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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.*
- March
- April
- May
Buffalo PAL PlayStreets
PlayStreets presented by Independent Health is back for the winter! Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the Police Athletic League of Buffalo brings FREE outdoor sports programming and fitness equipment to youth ages 5-18 in the City of Buffalo. This seasonal program is designed to promote physical activity and mental health. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Dates: January 6 – March 18 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Times: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Varies
Buffalo RiverWorks
Join us for adventure at Buffalo RiverWorks! As the official health and wellness partner, our members ice skate and roller skate for FREE on select dates – plus, save 20 percent on healthy activities like the ropes course, curling and more. Eligible members can also use their Health Extras card to cover the cost. Staying for a bite to eat? Look for the orange Healthy Options® sticker on the menu – these items are lower in fat, cholesterol, and sodium thanks to the Independent Health Foundation.
Location: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, 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. Every participant receives a free giveaway, while supplies last, courtesy of Independent Health. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm the walks will be taking place each week.
Dates: Every Thursday
Times: 10 a.m.
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.
Spring Recess at RiverWorks
Join us for Spring Recess at Buffalo RiverWorks! FREE roller-skating courtesy of Independent Health is available to everyone in the community during the break:
- Saturday, April 4 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday, April 6 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 8 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- *Thursday, April 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discounts on skate rentals and the ropes course are also available during the week. No rollerblades allowed. Ice skating may be available, weather pending.
*On Thursday, Independent Health’s RedShirts will be at RiverWorks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with FREE giveaways (while supplies last), character appearances, family-fun activities and more.
Can’t make it? No problem! As the official health and wellness partner of Buffalo RiverWorks, Independent Health members skate for FREE during all open skating events – plus, you save 20% on skate rentals and other Adventure Activities throughout the year. Eligible members can use their Health Extras card to cover the cost. Visit Buffalo RiverWorks online for the latest schedule of activities.
Staying for a bite to eat? Look for the orange Healthy Options® sticker on the menu for items that are lower in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Thanks to the Independent Health Foundation, they’re making it easy to eat healthy when dining out.
Reddy Bikeshare
Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is back for the 11th season! With 500 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at more than 100 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. Email info@reddybikeshare.com to receive the discount code. Plus, Reddy Bikeshare is bringing back its annual 100-Mile Challenge, rewarding riders who log at least 100 miles on the bikeshare network before the end of summer, September 21.
Pickleball at Larkin Square
April is National Pickleball Month! The pickleball courts sponsored by Independent Health at Larkin Square are now open. There are two courts available for free on a first-come, first-served basis – and they are the only public courts in Buffalo! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines the likes of badminton, tennis, volleyball and ping-pong. It can be played as a singles or doubles game. Players must provide their own equipment. Whether you’re just starting out or playing competitively, it’s a great way for all ages and skill levels to get outdoors and get active this spring!
Location: Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street
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. Every participant receives a free giveaway, while supplies last, courtesy of Independent Health. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm the walks will be taking place each week.
Dates: Every Thursday
Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Outer Harbor Buffalo
Outer Harbor is open year-round for all to enjoy! Bring your bikes down to Lakeside Bike Park presented by Independent Health where you’ll find three mountain bike tracks that are perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels. There’s also a pump track, skills loop and tot track for little ones. From there, you can hop on the three-mile Independent Health Wellness Trail down to Wilkeson Pointe while enjoying scenic views of the lake and cityscape – perfect for walking, jogging, skating, and more.
Locations: Wilkeson Pointe, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard; Lakeside Bike Park, 825 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.
Bike Month
May is National Bike Month! Independent Health is excited to once again partner with GObike on all the ways you can celebrate bicycling in Western New York. Join us for bike breakfasts, mobile repairs, bike to work and school events, and so much more. All ages and riders are welcome! Look for our RedShirts on select dates with free giveaways, while supplies last.
We’re also offering Western New Yorkers the chance to win a prize by telling us in 350 words or less why you love biking. Submit your story and a photo by May 22 for the chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card and a prize pack with goods from GObike, Reddy Bikeshare and Independent Health.
Contest Dates: May 1-31
Reddy Bikeshare
Reddy Bikeshare in partnership with Independent Health is back for the 11th season! With 500 Reddy and Reddy+ bikes at more than 100 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. Email info@reddybikeshare.com to receive the discount code. Plus, Reddy Bikeshare is bringing back its annual 100-Mile Challenge, rewarding riders who log at least 100 miles on the bikeshare network before the end of summer, September 21.
Kids Run
Registration is now open for Kids Run! Brought to you by the Independent Health Foundation, this family-friendly event encourages individuals of all ages to participate in a 1.8-mile walk or run through Delaware Park. There’s also a mini-dash for the littlest ones! Join us for a day of exciting, healthy and FREE fun. Teams are encouraged and space is limited so be sure to register by May 22.
Buffalo RiverWorks
Join us for outdoor adventure at Buffalo RiverWorks! As the official health and wellness partner, our members save 20 percent on healthy activities like zip lining, the ropes course, kayaking and more. Eligible members can also use their Health Extras card to cover the cost. Staying for a bite to eat? Look for the orange Healthy Options® sticker on the menu – these items are lower in fat, cholesterol and sodium thanks to the Independent Health Foundation.
RiverWorks is also offering its annual Sports Adventure Camp for kids, sponsored by Independent Health! A variety of healthy activities are offered each week for ages 9-13, including ziplining, kayaking, the ropes course, roller skating, yard games, scavenger hunts, team-building activities and more. All activities are fully supervised and run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week, July 6 through August 28. Cost includes lunch, snacks, and a T-shirt.
Location: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo
Outer Harbor Buffalo
Enjoy the great outdoors at Outer Harbor Buffalo! From Memorial Day through Labor Day, you’ll find kayak rentals, a park golf course and free outdoor fitness classes presented by Independent Health. Our members get discounts on kayaks and park golf – just show your member ID card!
There’s also free public access to the Independent Health Kayak Launch and Independent Health Wellness Trail, which stretches three miles from Wilkeson Pointe to Lakeside Bike Park. It’s the perfect way to take in the sights and sounds of nature year-round while walking, biking, jogging and more.
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).
Don’t have a bike? No problem! Reddy Bikeshare now has three stations along Fuhrmann Boulevard at the Outer Harbor.
Locations: Wilkeson Pointe, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard; Lakeside Bike Park, 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard
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. Every participant receives a free giveaway, while supplies last, courtesy of Independent Health. Please call (716) 825-6397 to confirm the walks will be taking place each week.
Dates: Every Thursday
Times: 10 a.m.
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.