Find Healthy Activities in Indiana
Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA)
CIBA is a bicycle club with more than 2000 members and a focus on bicycle touring. However, our membership has an interest in all areas of cycling, including commuting and racing. www.cibaride.org
FitCity
FitCity‘s mission is to provide children and adolescents, and their caregivers, in an eight-county region (Marion and seven surrounding counties) with messages about obesity, good nutrition, physical activity and healthy weight, and prompt them to be more active and eat healthier. FitCity will also identify relevant community resources and needs and connect people to appropriate resources. www.fitcity.info
Indiana BikePort
Indiana BikePort is a public-private partnership creating bicycle facility solutions to encourage bicycling as a transportation choice. Indiana BikePort is part of a state-wide initiative to support and create bicycle friendly communities. www.inbikeport.org
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick is a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path that connects neighborhoods, Cultural Districts and entertainment amenities, and serves as the downtown hub for the entire central Indiana greenway system. www.indyculturaltrail.info
Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding and snowmobiling are all activities available at Indiana State Parks. www.in.gov/dnr
Indiana Racewalkers‘ Club
The Indiana Racewalkers‘ Club was formed in 1989 and has a stated mission to promote and train people in the sport of race walking. As a club, they are interested in providing all levels of walkers the opportunity to learn how great race walking is. www.irwc.org
Indianapolis Tennis Center
Open to the public, the Indianapolis Tennis Center offers court time, lessons and activities for both adult and junior tennis players as well as tourists and visitors to the Indianapolis area. www.indytennis.iupui.edu
Indiana Trails and Indy Greenways
The Greenways Foundation is a charitable trust working to promote the growth, enhancement and use of Indiana greenways. To accomplish that, they solicit donations and make grants in support of greenway development, enhancement and operation. www.indygreenways.org
InShape Indiana
INShape Indiana, the Governor’s health initiative created 18 months ago to help Hoosiers live a healthier lifestyle. www.in.gov/inshape
Indiana White River State Park
In Indianapolis, it requires only one trip to White River State Park. Located in the heart of downtown, Indiana‘s only urban state park offers an awesome array of attractions and entertainment. Whether you‘re exploring on your own or visiting with friends and family, White River State Park has your memories-in-the-making. Attractions include the Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field and the Indianapolis Indians, Eiteljorg Museum, The Indiana State Museum and IMAX theater and the NCAA Hall of Champions. www.in.gov/whiteriver
Indy Runners
Indy Runners is a volunteer, not-for-profit “club“ that serves to promote running and walking as a healthy lifestyle activity and as a competitive sport. The club serves to meet the member needs by creating opportunities for group runs/walks, social functions, volunteer leadership, organized races, fitness education and communication between members. www.indyrunners.org
IU Natatorium
The IU Natatorium houses a 50-meter competition pool with eight racing lanes. New movable Stark Bulkheads allow for long or short course events as well as hosting water polo and synchronized swimming. Hours for the public to swim are available, as well as camps for varying ages. www.iunat.iupui.edu
IUPUI WORK/LIFE BALANCE
A place where the IUPUI family can find a supportive culture wherein they can balance work, personal and community aspects of their lives. Site includes resources for all aspects of life. www.hra.iupui.edu/worklife
Ken Long & Associates (KLA)
As a specialist in the field of fitness and athletics, Ken Long & Associates provides clients and participants with the best product at the least possible cost. KLA understands the necessity of proper planning and administrating all facets of running and walking events. www.kenlongassoc.com
Tuxedo Brothers Event Management
This full-service company specializes in Running/Walking & Multi-sports events. Incorporated in 1988, Tuxedo Brothers offers full event management services as well as computerized timing and scoring. www.tuxbro.com
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound is working to impact the growing rate of obesity by increasing physical activity through a creative and fun approach to physical fitness, e.g., dog walking. Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound is also working to address the “plight” of homeless animals and increase their adoptability through provision of exercise and socialization as well as increase community awareness of the issues related to animal welfare. www.walkahound.org