huge ice blocks are blown ashore. April 17, 1939 - Mr. Carr, who takes up residence in Maple Springs, buys the park outright from the rail company. March 1, 1951 - Martin "Red" Walsh purchases the park from the estate of Thomas Carr. 1953 - Martin Walsh incorporates Midway Park when his brother Frank joins him in the business. The Walsh brothers begin to expand and develop the facility, adding new rides and attractions. October 1984 - Michael Walsh, Martin's son, and his wife Janis, purchase the park from Martin Walsh. July 12, 1998 - Midway Park celebrates its centennial with "The Birthday Party Of The Century". Free birthday cake is distributed, and a Big Band Ballroom Dance is held to mark the occasion. 2005 - An agreement is reached between the owners (Michael & Janis Walsh) and New York State for purchase of the park. Actual ownership transfers after the 2006 operation season. May 25, 2007 - A Grand Opening Ceremony is held. March 13, 2009 - The park is designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. 2010 - Articles of incorporation signed to create "Friends of Midway State Park" - a non-profit organization to support the long term mission of Midway State Park. July 1, 2016 - Opening of new mini-golf course: Putt-A-Round Chautauqua at Midway State Park. Facilities Currently, Midway Park has 18 child-oriented rides, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts, a climbing wall, and water games. Many of the kiddie rides were manufactured by the Allan Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York. Guests use the picnic shelters for their family reunions and company picnics. The family arcade, meanwhile, includes games such as skeeball, Pac-Man and Galaga. Midway operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with a limited June schedule. Current rides Carousel Climbing Wall Dodge 'Ems Fun Slide Go-Karts Handcars Helicopters Kiddie Boats Little Dipper Coaster Little Puffer Train (miniature railway) Mini-Golf Roadway Roto-Whip Skyfighter Jets Tilt-a-Whirl Tubs of Fun Tugboat Paddlers Water Wars Gallery References External links New York State Parks: Midway State Park State parks of New York (state) Parks in Chautauqua County, New York Amusement parks in New York (state) Amusement museums in the United States History museums in New York (state) Museums in Chautauqua County, New York 1898 establishments in New York (state) Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Historic districts on