Friendly by Nature
The Village of Port Barrington is a small town nestled in the Fox River Valley (pop. 1517, 2010 Census.) Established in 1927 and Incorporated in 1969, the Village of Port Barrington changed its name from Fox River Valley Gardens in 2003. This recreational community, located in both Lake and McHenry Counties, has walking, biking and snowmobile trails, boating, fishing, and several parks and marinas within its boundaries. The Fox River Preserve of the Lake County Forest Preserve is also within the boundaries of Port Barrington, offering its own marina, pavilions, and connecting trails for more outdoor enjoyment.
Hometown Hero Award: Wayne Krcmar
October 9, 2025
At this year’s RiverFest in September, Village Officials honored our 4th annual Hometown Hero–Wayne Krcmar! ...
LRS Waste Hauling Contract Renewal
October 1, 2025
After going through a standard bid process, residents of our Village received letters in their ...
Leaf Clean Up Scheduled: October 28th & November 18th
October 1, 2025
One way to get rid of fallen leaves is to take advantage of two curbside ...