Midway State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $65 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(716) 386-3165
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 41 acres, Midway State Park lies in Chautauqua County, about 12 miles northwest of Jamestown.
Popular activities here are ice fishing and fishing.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Regular Operating Days | Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — | |
| Other — Unique Days | Sat | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Wed–Fri | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Other — All Non-Regular Operating dates | Mon, Tue | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Wed, Fri | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — | |
| Wed, Fri | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
Official wording
View the 2026 Operating Calendar
Regular Operating Days: Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, Sunday & Monday June: Saturdays & Sundays only: Saturdays & Sundays only: July 2 thru August 23: Wednesdays thru Sundays Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Sunday & Monday ALL rides and attractions will operate 11am - 6pm; Gates open 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Plus - July 3 to August 16, Mini-golf is open until 8:00pm on Fridays & Saturdays
Unique Days: July 11, Saturday: Rides and Attractions open 11am-10pm with fireworks at 10:15pm to celebrate Midway's Anniversary. August 19-21, Wednesday-Friday: Rides and attractions open regular hours (11am-6pm), but ride availability may be limited.
All Non-Regular Operating dates: All Mondays & Tuesdays (except May 25 & Sept 7), and August 26-28. Playground, picnicking and restrooms are available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Please call the park office for additional information: 716-386-3165 School Picnic Days & Open to the Public May 27-29: Wednesdays thru Friday, limited rides, 10am-2pm June 3-26: Wednesdays thru Fridays, limited rides, 10am-2pm
2026 Operating Season
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Please note: The Every-Kid-in-a-Park 4th Grade | Free · child |
| Attraction Ticket | $5 |
| $0.01 - $5 per play | $0.01 |
| $0.01 - $5 per play | $5 |
| Regular Operating Days: Wristbands | $15 |
| School Picnic Days: Wristbands | $8 |
| Single Ticket | $1.25 |
| Value Pack (10 Tickets) | $11 |
| Child Passes | $75 |
| Adult Passes | $65 |
| Family Passes (4) | $265 |
| Each additional | $70 |
| Replacement fee | $5 |
Official wording
Every-Kid-In-A-Park Pass Please note: The Every-Kid-in-a-Park 4th Grade Free Entry Program does not apply to rides and attractions wristbands, tickets or passes. Attraction Tickets Required for Mini-Golf and Go-Kart drivers. Attraction Ticket - $5 Arcade $0.01 - $5 per play Wristbands Include all rides except Mini Golf & Go-Karts & Water Wars, which are non-transferable. They can only be used by one person per purchase. Regular Operating Days: Wristbands $15 School Picnic Days: Wristbands $8 Regular Tickets Individual tickets optional in lieu of wristbands for most rides Required for Go-Kart Passengers & Water Wars Rides require 1 - 2 tickets each ride Single Ticket: $1.25 each Value Pack (10 Tickets): $11.00 Not valid for Mini-Golf or Go-Kart Drivers - See Attraction Tickets Group Permits/Rates Note: Under NYS Park Regulations (Section 372.7 (l)(1), Groups of over 25 are required to have a permit. Please contact the park at 716-386-3165 if you are planning to have a group of more that 25 people for an outing or picnic at Midway. There's also a discount available for groups purchasing more than 25 wristbands for Regular Operating Days! Season Passes Season Passes are good any operating day. They are the same as a wristband and do not include Mini-Golf, Go-Karts or Water Wars. They must be purchased at the park office. Previously purchased season passes cannot be combined into a family pass. Passes purchased prior to 4/30 are priced at a 15% discount. Child Passes $75 Adult Passes $65 Family Passes (4) $265 Each additional $70 Replacement fee $5
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingIce fishing
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Weather: Midway generally operates in the rain, except:
Weather: • Rain will close certain rides that cannot run wet.
- Thunder/Lightning will close ALL of our rides until 30 min after the last strike.
- High winds will close the Ferris Wheel, Slide and Climbing Wall.
Weather: Refunds due to weather are NOT available.
Getting there
- Address
- 4859 Route 430
Bemus Point, NY 14712 - Nearest town
- Jamestown — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.2009, -79.4224
- Phone
- (716) 386-3165
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Carousel Midway Park Jul 12.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Pubdog
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology