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Providing fun, healthy ways to run, eat, bike, paddle and more across WNY!
Independent Health and the Independent Health Foundation are excited to work with a variety of local partners to help Western New Yorkers get healthy, stay active, and have fun in the sun! Independent Health members receive a discount with their ID card at select locations.*
- August
Fitness and Fun Day at Wilkeson Pointe
Join us for a day of Fitness and Fun at Wilkeson Pointe! There are kayaks and bikes available to rent, and the new Park Golf course to test out. Everyone gets the Independent Health member discount – a 20% savings! Plus, there will be free outdoor fitness classes offered throughout the day. It all starts at 10 a.m. Look for our RedShirts with free giveaways, while supplies last.
As the Official Health and Wellness Partner of Outer Harbor, Independent Health is proud to sponsor a variety of health and wellness activities from May through August. At Wilkeson Pointe, this includes kayak and bike rentals, a public kayak launch, and a new Park Golf course for all ages. There’s also a variety of tracks and trails at Lakeside Bike Park presented by Independent Health, a series of free outdoor fitness classes for all abilities, and the Independent Health Wellness Trail stretching three miles along the waterfront. Plus, if you’re headed to Terminal B for a concert this summer, you can skip the traffic and travel by bike – anyone who uses the Bike Valet presented by Independent Health receives a free giveaway (while supplies last).
Locations: Fitness classes, 325 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo; and Lakeside Bike Park, 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo.
Reddy Bikeshare
Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is celebrating its 10th season! With 520 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at 128 stations across Buffalo and Niagara Falls, we’re making it easy to help you commute to work, ride to school, visit your favorite park or take a leisurely roll. Wherever you go, it’s a great way to get healthy, have fun and explore our region by bike! Independent Health members receive discounts on annual passes.
In honor of the milestone season, Reddy Bikeshare is giving away limited-edition swag and other prizes (while supplies last) to riders who pedal at least 10 miles starting in May! Be sure to follow Reddy Bikeshare on Facebook and Instagram for all the ways we’re celebrating the 10th season.
Dates: April – October
Fitness in the Parks
Fitness in the Parks is still going strong! Independent Health and the YMCA are teaming up once again to bring a variety of outdoor fitness classes to a park near you all summer long. With more than 500 classes offered at parks across Western New York, there’s something for everyone – Zumba®, yoga, Pilates, circuit training, barre, and more. All classes are led by certified YMCA instructors, and all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join. Parking is always free, and registration is never required. With Fitness in the Parks, you never have to trade good weather for a workout again!
Dates: June – August
Food Truck Tuesdays
Larkin Square is the place to be on Tuesday nights! Join us for food, fun, and free live music during Food Truck Tuesdays sponsored by Independent Health. More than a dozen different food trucks fill the square each week, providing a unique outdoor dining experience – and every food truck offers at least one Healthy Options® menu item that’s lower in fat, sodium and cholesterol, thanks to the Independent Health Foundation.
Join us for “Independent Health Night” on August 26 for FREE giveaways (while supplies last)!
Dates: June 3 – August 26
Location: Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street
Outer Harbor Buffalo
Free outdoor fitness is back at Outer Harbor! Join us for scenic views and a great workout all summer long. Classes take place at 325 Fuhrmann Boulevard, just south of Wilkeson Pointe along the Independent Health Wellness Trail. The trail is a 3-mile stretch connecting Wilkeson Pointe to Lakeside Bike Park, perfect for walking, biking, running, jogging and more. The bike park is open year-round and features a variety of tracks and trails for riders of all ages and skill levels. If you’re headed to Terminal B for a concert this summer, skip the traffic and travel by bike – anyone who uses the Bike Valet presented by Independent Health receives a free giveaway (while supplies last).
Locations: Fitness classes, 325 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo; and Lakeside Bike Park, 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo.
Wellness Walks at Tifft
Looking for a way to enjoy the fresh air while getting your steps in? Join us every Thursday morning at Tifft Nature Preserve for Wellness Walks presented by Independent Health! All ages are encouraged to attend these free weekly walks, guided by a knowledgeable volunteer, while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm the walks will be taking place each week.
Location: Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Good for the Neighborhood
Improve your health with the Independent Health Foundation’s Good for the Neighborhood program! Join us at various dates and locations across Buffalo and Niagara Falls to receive FREE fruits and vegetables (while supplies last), as well as health and wellness resources that can help you eat better, be more active and connect with your doctor. Check the program website for the most current schedule.
