Midway State Park

Need to get out of the house? Mini-Golf at Midway is Open! Reservations Only (call 716-386-3165) Wednesday-Sunday 12-5 pm, last tee time is 4:15 pm. Masks must be worn on the course at all times and at least one hole must be maintained between groups. Scorecards are not available. ... Water, Gatorade and Ice Cream Novelties are also available at the Mini-Golf Stand this year!

Need a shopping spree? Midway's Gift Shop is now open! Wednesday thru Sunday, 12-5 pm. Our gift shop has been enhanced with one of everything on display to choose from and staff will retrieve the items you choose from the stockroom to complete your purchase. Masks are required to shop and social distancing guidelines are in place.

Midway is now offering mini-golf at the Putt-A-Round Chautauqua course by RESERVATION ONLY. Please call the Park Office, 716-386-3165, to register at least an hour in advance of desired tee time. Beginning, Saturday, August 1, hours of operation are Wednesday-Sunday,12pm-5pm, with the last tee time at 4:15pm. The Midway Gift Shop is also open 12pm-5pm. ALL OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND RIDES REMAIN CLOSED. All visitors must observe proper social distancing rules and wear a face covering on the mini-golf course and in the gift shop.

Update: Midway has not yet established dates for amusement operations in 2020, however the general grounds are open daily 8 am-4:30 pm for recreation under applicable social distancing, group size limitations, and all applicable park rules. Pavilions and ride areas remain closed. Please follow us on Facebook for periodic updates.

Midway has not yet established dates for amusements operations in 2020, however the general grounds will be open daily for solitary or immediate household family group recreation under applicable social distancing guidelines starting May 23rd. Pavilions and ride areas remain closed. Please follow us on Facebook for periodic updates.

COVID-19 UPDATE: State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others. Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bike, or visit a park or state lands is a healthy way to stay active, spend time with your immediate household family members, and reduce stress and anxiety while practicing social distancing. While indoor spaces and restrooms at State Park facilities may be closed to prevent com...munity spread of COVID-19, parks, grounds, forests and trails are open during daylight hours, seven days a week. For the safety of all visitors, all State Park playgrounds, athletic courts and sport fields are closed. Visitors are asked to #recreatelocal, choose parks that are close to their home and follow CDC/NYSDOH's guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu and COVID-19. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this public health crisis together. Learn more about COVID-19 and its impact on NY State Parks. Visit: https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/ Early Season Camping and Pavilion/Shelters: Due to the global health crisis, all campsites, cabins and pavilions/shelters are CLOSED through May 31st. All visitors with reservations will be issued a full refund. We ask for your patience as refunds are processed. For those with cottage reservations, there is a possibility the stay restriction will be lifted prior to June 1. Campgrounds are open for recreation in daytime. Camping Reservations and Pavilion/Shelter Reservations: New York State has suspended all new camping, cabin and cottage and pavilion/shelter reservations for the 2020 season until further notice. We are assessing campground and pavilion status on a daily basis. If you've made a reservation for the season beginning June 1, and we determine your facility is safe to open, your reservation will be honored. However, visitors who wish to cancel an existing reservation may do so and receive a full refund. Thank you for your patience as we work to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Swimming: State Park pools and beaches will remain closed to swimming through May 31. State Parks continues to review plans to reopen swimming facilities, and will announce any change in status.

COVID-19 UPDATE: State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others. Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bike, or visit a park or state lands is a healthy way to stay active, spend time with your immediate household family members, and reduce stress and anxiety while practicing social distancing. While indoor spaces and restrooms at State Park facilities may be closed to prevent co...mmunity spread of COVID-19, parks, grounds, forests and trails are open during daylight hours, seven days a week. For the safety of all visitors, all State Park playgrounds, athletic courts and sport fields are closed. Visitors are asked to #recreatelocal, choose parks that are close to their home and follow CDC/NYSDOH's guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu and COVID-19. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this public health crisis together. Learn more about COVID-19 and its impact on NY State Parks. Visit: https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/ Parking Limitations in Effect:To encourage physical social distancing at popular parks, trailheads and scenic areas, State Parks may reduce the number of available parking spaces on high visitation days. Have a plan ready to visit a different park or another park area. Early Season Camping and Pavilion/Shelters: Due to the global health crisis, all campgrounds, cabins, cottages, and pavilions/shelters are CLOSED to visitation through May 14. All visitors with reservations will be issued a full refund. We ask for your patience as refunds are processed. Camping Reservations & Pavilion/Shelter Reservations: New York State has suspended all new camping, cabin and cottage and pavilion/shelter reservations for the 2020 season until further notice. We are assessing campground and pavilion status on a daily basis. If you've made a reservation for the season beginning May 15, and we determine your facility is safe to open, your reservation will be honored. However, visitors who wish to cancel an existing reservation may do so and receive a full refund. Thank you for your patience as we work to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Golf: Golf Courses are closed through May 7. State Parks will continue to evaluate the situation and will announce when the park facilities will open

Our Allegany Region Naturalists have been hard at work coming up with fun projects that can be done at home: We hope everyone is staying safe and practicing social distancing. We've been seeing a lot of posts about rainbows in windows, and we know some of you are looking for new craft ideas! Here's an easy sun catcher you can make at home! Materials: ... 2 pieces Waxpaper, equal size Towel(s) Scrap Paper Colored pencils or Crayons Iron or Microwave Directions: 1. Draw a picture on a piece of waxpaper, preferably using crayons (the extra wax will help later). 2. Heat your drawing: - Iron: lay a towel on a table and ask an adult for help with the iron. Place your drawing face-up on the towel, cover the drawing with the second piece of wax paper, and lay your scrap paper on top. Next, ask the adult to iron the papers until the two wax pages are stuck together. (The towel will protect your table, and the scrap paper will protect your iron.) - Microwave: lay a piece of scrap paper (no metal) in your microwave, place your drawing face-up on the scrap paper, cover the drawing the second piece of wax paper, and lay another piece of scrap paper on top. Lay something microwave safe on top to press the layers together (we used a microwave safe ceramic plate) and heat for 90 seconds. 3. Cut out your creation and tape to a window! Tip: if you want to add pieces on, simply microwave or iron on the pieces using the same method described above, or just glue it.

*****NOW HIRING***** Midway is now hiring for summer seasonal staff: maintenance, grounds, ride operators, arcade, cashier, & office. Please send completed application to:4895 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY 14712 or email to [email protected] https://parks.ny.gov//FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicat

Important Information about visiting NY State Parks during this time. More information and updates at:https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/

New York State Parks remain open to the public for outdoor activities. However, to encourage social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, Midway is canceling our Spring Fest and Egg Hunt that was scheduled for Saturday April 18, 2020. We appreciate your patience and understanding with this decision. For more information on steps to take to protect your health by following the CDC/NYSDOH’s guidelines, please visit: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.

REVISED OPPORTUNITY!!! Put your bid in now to operate your business at Sunset Bay State Marine Park - Only $500 minimum annual lease!. Call 716-354-9101*229 for the full packet. Proposals due by 3pm 2/21/2020.

It may not look like much just yet, but the foundation footers for the Ferris Wheel have been poured! The Twister foundation is also being done this week. We will be continuing to work on the refurbishment of the rides thru the winter. There are still opportunities to help us finish it - donations to the project can be made through the 501c(3), Natural Historic Trust, online: https://parks.ny.gov/natural-herit/support-state-parks.aspx or by contacting the park. All donations are held in trust and can only be used for this project.