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!

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.

"Pathway closed" sign

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

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: “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

Manchester Riverwalk board of directors meeting in person post-COVID

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

The Vision

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. Our vision is to create a series of walkable paths by the Battenkill River that runs through the