Welcome to the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation Website

The McHenry Riverwalk Foundation is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the riverwalk, a vital asset that not only beautifies our downtown area but also plays a significant role in boosting the local economy. By focusing on projects that improve and extend the riverwalk, we aim to create a more inviting environment for both residents and visitors.

Downtown Holiday Walk

Downtown McHenry Holiday Walk Weekend
November 22nd -24th, 2024

Breaking New Ground

In Summer of 2019, McHenry Riverwalk Foundation completed Phase Three, delivering on its promise of a newly constructed walkway joining the Pedestrian bridge at South Riverside Drive to Miller Point with a newly constructed walkway that lines the northern shore of Boone Creek.

Learn How It All Began

It started as a doodle on a cocktail napkin that eventually became the first phase of the McHenry Riverwalk. Learn how local business owners made a dream a reality.

Riverwalk Napkin Drawing

Did You Know?

3,125,000+

MILLION BRICKS have been used to build the McHenry Riverwalk so far.

Become a partner to see how you can help complete the mission that links a proud past to its promising future.