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Welcome to Poland, NY

Overview

Poland is a town in southeastern Chautauqua County, on the eastern edge of the county and bordered to the north by Ellington, to the east by Cattaraugus County (town of Randolph), to the south by Carroll and to the west by Ellicott. Poland has no villages, but has four hamlets, including Kennedy, the primary settlement in the town. Poland is just minutes from the city of Jamestown, the largest municipality in Chautauqua County. The economy in this rural community used to be based on forestry, but has been focused on farming for years.



Essentials

For grocery shopping, the hamlet of Kennedy has Kennedy Super Market, a full-service grocery store, and a smaller-scale Aldi’s store. Jamestown, just eight miles southwest of Poland, has lots of grocery options, including a Wegmans supermarket, two Tops Friendly Markets stores and smaller stores like Save-a-Lot and Schwan Food Co. Tops Friendly Markets also has a store in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, about 10 miles east of Poland.



Recreation & Entertainment

This is an agricultural community whose main attractions are of the outdoor variety. Fishing in Conewango Creek and activities like camping, hiking and hunting are popular in Poland. Jamestown again is your best bet for more to do and see, including the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (for concerts, major shows, hockey and conventions), the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (called the “Showplace of the Chautauqua Region”), the Lucille Ball Little Theatre (which hosts five major productions annually), the Spire Theater and the Willow Bay Theater. The nearby Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood has a movie-theater multiplex.



Transportation & Traffic

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and Route 17) passes through the northern part of Poland. Route 62 and Route 394 also pass through the town.



Pros & Cons

Poland is a wide-open town with lots of space for outdoor activities. But it’s also a quick drive to Jamestown, which has more things to see and do and places to shop.