The Bank of Bennington Foundation Grant

Thank You!

Welcome To Riverwalk

Riverwalk is an important way for all ages to experience the beautiful town of Manchester, Vermont, on foot and away from cars and traffic, yet close to shopping and restaurants. Like a number of other beloved trails and walks in communities across New England, our dream is that Riverwalk will be another compelling reason to visit Manchester and the Northshire community.

Mill Pond Waterfall at Manchester Riverwalk in Manchester, Vermont.

Winter on the Riverwalk

We would like to share with you these stirring words from Henry David Thoreau’s Wild Fruits: “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

Manchester Riverwalk's proposed bridge across the West Branchof the Battenkill in Manchester, VT.

Manchester Riverwalk Bridge

What Do We Want to Do?  Manchester Riverwalk Association seeks to build a bridge over the West Branch of the Battenkill to connect the Town Green with Old Main Street.  Why Do We Want to Build This Bridge?  The Battenkill is a storied river. It is precisely why Manchester exists today. It was also key in making Manchester a favorite retreat from the cities. Today, the river is crucial to

Become a Member

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

2 volunteers raise their hands in joy during a clean up day by the river

Celebrate the River

Several times a year, volunteers gather to clean up the paths along the river.  From May to October, on the first weekend of the month, from 10AM to 12 noon,  whoever is around will gather to clean up the trails, remove invasives and plant native flora. Sometimes debris gets deposited by the river and sometimes visitors drop litter, knowingly or unknowingly. Whatever the source, the Riverwalk Committee and interested volunteers