ERIE WALKS! EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR ERIE COUNTY PARKS

Guided walks designed for people of all ages

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Western New York residents are invited to participate in any of three guided walks through Erie County Parks through the Erie Walks! in the Park 2021 program.

Coordinated by the Erie County Departments of Health, Senior Services, and Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and the Erie County Movability Team, these hour-long walks will tour three County parks. Health-related vendors and health education information will also be available at these events. Registration begins one hour prior to scheduled start time, and meeting places will be posted at the park entrance.

Walkers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, to bring an umbrella if rain is forecast, and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Schedule:

Friday, September 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Emery Park, Shelter 12
2084 Emery Road, South Wales, NY 14139

Friday, October 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Akron Falls Park, Shelter 4
44 Parkview Drive, Akron, NY 14001

Monday, October 18, 3-6 p.m.
Ellicott Creek Park, Shelter 13 (changed from Shelter 14)
1 Ellicott Creek Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
This walk is designed for families and children

For more information, contact Julia Gruspier at julia.gruspier@erie.gov. 

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• Live Well Erie: www.erie.gov/livewellerie
• Erie County Department of Health: www.erie.gov/health
• Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry: www.erie.gov/parks
• Erie County Department of Senior Services: www.erie.gov/seniorservices

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