Mid's Park

    Main Street , Lake Placid, NY 12946
Two women and a dog sit in Adirondack chairs next to a calm lake with fall foliage around.
A lakeside park is filled with people in lawn chairs watching a concert in an outdoor bandshell.
A man takes a photo of another man posing on a giant Adirondack chair in a snowy park with mountains in the background.
Several rows of children in winter and Santa hats sing in a lit, outdoor bandshell.
Five women in winter clothing laugh in front of a snowy lake and sunset-lit mountains beyond.
Two children play on a rock in a green park, with other people lounging on the lawn.
A sunny summer day at a green park with lake and mountains in the background.
A man takes a photo of another man posing on a giant Adirondack chair in a snowy park with mountains in the background.
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About

Lake Placid's best-loved park

Mid's Park is a Lake Placid favorite, for visitors and residents alike! A beautiful, green, open space, Mid's Park has spectacular views of Mirror Lake and the surrounding mountains. This is a sweet spot to take a moment to enjoy the views, savor a slice of pizza, an ice cream, or build a snowman!

Year-round activity

No matter what time of year, Mid's Park is a favorite location for events, particularly at the bandshell, from holiday events in winter to the popular Songs at Mirror Lake concert series in the summer. Summer events may be enjoyed from the land or from the water; paddling to the park for concerts is a local favorite!

During special events, Mid's Park is a hub of excitement; you're apt to find bobsleds to sit in, marshmallows to toast, and even athletes to meet and snap selfies with!

Why is it called Mid's Park?

The park is named after Mildred "Mid" Uihlein, who was instrumental in preserving the space as a public park. She loved Lake Placid dearly and generations of benefited from her efforts. The beautiful bandshell is named for Dr. Paul White, who created the Lake Placid Club Sinfonietta. The Lake Placid Sinfonietta performs in the bandshell at the park every summer in an evening concert series.

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  • Main Street , Lake Placid, NY  12946
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  • 518.523.2591
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