Friendly by Nature

Welcome to Port Barrington

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.

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News & Events

May 21, 2013 |

FLOOD Damage & Sandbag Removal

McHenry & Lake Counties have been included in the declared disaster area, based on the storms, straight-line...

April 29, 2013 |

Village Vehicle Stickers

The Village of Port Barrington Board has voted to change the policy regarding vehicle stickers.  In previous...

December 31, 2012 |

Village Meeting Schedule

The following meeting schedule for 2013 Regular Committee of the Whole and Board Meetings was approved at the...

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