This Beautiful Piece of Public Art Showcases the Importance of The Batten Kill to Manchester The public “unveiling” of the Riverwalk Mural will take place on October 10, 2026. “Unveiling” is a bit of a misnomer, however, because the mural has been created fully in the public eye by the artistic duo of Garrison Buxton and Bill Strecker, notable muralists. The celebration that day will be more about the completion
Manchester Riverwalk
in the heart of Manchester Center, Vermont
The Next Steps – Pun Intended
The New Riverwalk Mural!
Riverwalk Needs You
Join Us for the Culmination of A Dream
The Arrival of the Bridge!
The 2025 Manchester Riverwalk Annual Meeting
The Bank of Bennington Foundation Grant
Thank You!
The Next Steps – Pun Intended
What’s Next? In 2026, Manchester Riverwalk Association opened it’s bridge across the Batten Kill. The result of 10 years of planning and fundraising. It has been wildly successful and has put a spotlight on the river, which was a long-neglected asset in the middle of town. Now that we have brought people over the river, it’s time to improve their access to the river’s edge. What about the Steps that
Winter on the Riverwalk
We would like to share with you these stirring words from Henry David Thoreau: “What are the natural features which make a township handsome and worth going far to dwell in? A river with its waterfalls, meadows, lakes, hills, cliffs, or individual rocks, a forest and single ancient trees. Such things are beautiful. They have a high use which dollars and cents never represent.” “If the inhabitants of a town
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Become a member of Manchester Riverwalk. Your participation and support will make this dream a reality even sooner. With your membership, you will be kept up to date on events and developments. On our work days, you can come, don your gloves, and spend a couple of hours in a beautiful Vermont setting with a hard-working, welcoming crew. Membership is very reasonable and also offers you the opportunity to vote at
