In preparation for the 2026 East Side Garden Walk this weekend, the Buffalo United Front headquarters (which we share with East Side Bike Club and the Friends of Freedom Park) on East Delevan got a little sprucing up for the occasion. We thank the folks who helped us out so we can look our best.
2026 marked another great weekend of Family Fishing in Freedom Park. Two days of Fishing, Food and Fun along the water brought our community and our families closer together in ways many events wish could happen.
This event is not just about getting free things. For 19 years, we have educated the young and old about the history of Freedom Park. The park is the sacred ground of the Underground Railroad. The Friends Of Broderick Park/ Freedom Park hope to make those in attendence aware what Our Ancestors Experienced during Slavery Time. The fishing rods, bike giveaways, Hotdogs and Hamburgers, Fish-fry, games and much more, helps get everyone here to learn the stories of Freedom Park.
Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and those who attended. We hope to see you all back in 2027 for the 20th anniversary of Family Fishing Days in Freedom Park.
You don’t want to miss this Date, This year marks 19 Years of teaching Kids and Kids at Heart fishing.
We are always in need of Volunteers and Donations, Please come join the Fun.
This is a free event. You’re invited to join us for a great weekend along the water
The Friends of Freedom Park has a Memorial Stone in the Park to recognize the Fishermen that have passed on.
If you have an Obituary you would like to add and join Our Ceremony at Our 19th Annual Family Fishing Day June 28th at the Park. Please call George Johnson at 716-818-3410.
It was an honor to speak to some young amazing scholars visiting Freedom Park from Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you Ms Lena Barbee and your awesome team at Shaker Heights City Schools Shaker Middle School and the Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars. They learned about the history of Freedom Park and the Underground Railroad Crossing to Canada 
. We also discussed the Meaning of Juneteenth, and the importance of celebrating our freedom.
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