This Summer get FIT for FREE in a park near you!
It has been awesome to see the success of this great program sponsored by Independent Health & YMCA!
Independent Health’s FREE Fitness in the Parks program starts June 3rd and runs through August 31st. I absolutely LOVE that they offer this FREE exercise class, which gets me excited about working out. It’s much more fun with a pal too, so grab a buddy and get fit this summer!! My friends and I really enjoy taking the Zumba and Yoga classes together.
Head over to Independent Health’s website to see the schedule of classes available at various parks around town. Note this is a FREE service to ALL Western New Yorkers of all ages and skill levels, not just a benefit for Independent Health insurance members. Certified YMCA instructors lead these FREE exercise classes. NO registration is required – just show up!
More about Fitness in the Parks:
- FREE exercise classes led by YMCA-certified instructors to encourage physical activity and a healthier lifestyle
- 26 different parks across WNY, including longtime favorites like Delaware Park, Outer Harbor, and Chestnut Ridge Park!
- More than 500 classes – including Yoga, PiYo, Cardio Dance, Pilates, Zumba® and more!
- FREE parking at all locations
- No registration is required; just show up!
Fitness in the Parks classes being offered this year:
Amherst
Bassett Park
Classes take place by the bandstand
Tai Chi: Tue, 6 p.m.
Yoga: Fri, 6 p.m.
Garrison Park
Classes take place near corner of Garrison and Park Drive
Zumba®: Wed, 5:30 p.m.
Yoga: Wed, 6:15 p.m.
University at Buffalo South Lake Village Apartments
Class takes place near the Community Center patio
Yoga: Tue, 9:15 a.m.
Buffalo
Bidwell Park
Class takes place near Elmwood, across from farmer’s market
PiYo: Sat, 10:15 a.m.
Buffalo RiverWorks
Class takes place on the Independent Health Sport Court
Circuit Training: Mon, 5:30 p.m.
Delaware Park
Class takes place near the back side of the Rose Garden
Yoga: Sun, 10 a.m.
Yoga: Wed, 6 p.m.
Larkin Square
Classes take place near the pickleball courts
Zumba®: Mon, 5:30 p.m.
Zumba®: Sat, 10 a.m.
Outer Harbor (Terminal B)
Class takes place on the sound stage lawn (behind Lakeside Bike Park)
Yoga: Tue & Thu, 6 p.m. (no class 7/4, 7/9, 7/11, 7/18, 8/1, 8/6)
Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga Town Park
Classes located between shelters 12 & 13 (park behind library)
Yoga: Tue & Thu, 10 a.m. (no class on 7/4)
Losson Park
Classes take place in the small parking lot before the playground
Zumba®: Tue, 9:30 a.m.
Cardio Dance: Thu, 9:30 a.m. (no class on 7/4)
Clarence
Clarence Town Park (Main Street Park)
Class takes place next to the bandshell
Pilates: Fri, 10 a.m.
Gasport
Royalton Ravine Park
Class takes place near the pond
Yoga/Pilates/Fusion: Tue, 6 p.m.
Grand Island
Veteran’s Park
Classes take place near the Grand Island Memorial Library parking lot (near the big yellow and white tent)
Yoga: Mon, 6 p.m.
Zumba®: Fri, 10:15 a.m. (no class 7/5)
Jamestown
Ellery Town Park
Class takes place near the tennis courts
Pound®: Thu, 6 p.m. (no class 7/4)
Hartley Park (Lakewood Beach)
Classes take place near the gazebo and tennis courts
Pilates: Tue, 9 a.m.
Pound®: Tue, 5 p.m.
Lucille Ball Memorial Park
(Celoron Park)
Class meets on the walking path
Walk to Better Health: Tue & Thu, 10:30 a.m. (no class 6/4, 6/6, 7/4)
Class takes place near the bandshell
Strength & Movement: Wed, 11 a.m. (no class on 6/5)
Lancaster
Westwood Park
Classes take place next to the next to the Lancaster/Depew Baseball facility off Pavement Road
Core & More: Mon, 6 p.m
Circuit Training: Wed, 6 p.m.
Lewiston
Academy Park
Class takes place next to the bandshell (across from Syro’s restaurant)
Yoga: Sun, 10 a.m. (no class 6/30, 7/14, 7/28)
Lockport
Day Road Park
Classes take place near the gazebo
Yoga: Mon, 10 a.m.
Beginners Qigong: Tue, 6:30 p.m.
Zumba®: Thu, 5:45 p.m. (no class 7/4)
Yoga: Thu, 6:30 p.m. (no class 7/4)
Goehle Marina
Classes located near Cold Springs Road North and Lake Avenue South
Pilates: Thu, 9:30 a.m.
Meditation: Thu, 10:30 a.m. (no class 7/4)
Barre: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Outwater Park
Class takes place between the overlook and blue water tank
Yoga: Mon, 7 p.m.
Pendleton Park
Class takes place near the playground (behind Town Hall)
Yoga: Fri, 10 a.m.
Niagara Falls
LaSalle Waterfront Park
Class takes place on the waterfront near Buffalo Avenue
Cardio Dance: Fri, 5:30 p.m.
Orchard Park
Chestnut Ridge Park
Class takes place near shelter #15 off Newton Road
Yoga: Tue, 6 p.m.
Circuit Training: Thu, 6 p.m. (no class 7/4)
South Buffalo
Cazenovia Park
Class is located in front of the Crotty Casino building
Circuit Training: Wed, 5:30 p.m.
Tonawanda
Ellicott Creek
Classes take place by the outdoor fitness center
Core & More: Mon, 6 p.m.
Yoga: Thu, 6 p.m. (no class 7/4)
