Riverwalk Legacy Gift Opportunities

The commemorative brick/stone program is administered by the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation. The program continues to offer the opportunity to purchase a variety of legacy gifts to ...

• Honor a friend
• Remember a loved one
• Commemorate a milestone

To inquire about any of these items, please contact:

Bricks, Stones and Benches

Commemorative Bricks

4” x 8” Brick - $200

These pavers will be placed in the soldier course along the walkway somewhere between Washington Street and Hillside Drive.

• Each paver offers a 3-line message with 12 characters per line
• Letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces are all considered characters

8” x 8” Brick - $300

These pavers will be placed in the plaza surrounding the Exchange Club Memories Fountain in Fredenhagen Park, located on the east side of Washington Street.

• Each paver offers a 6-line message with 12 characters per line
• Letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces are all considered characters

Commemorative Granite Stones

18” x 12” Granite Stone - $2,500

These granite stones are located immediately surrounding the Exchange Club Memories Fountain wall in Fredenhagen Park located on the east side of Washington Street.

• Each stone offers a 5-line message with 14 characters per line
• Letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces are all considered characters

Commemorative Bench

Standard Riverwalk Bench includes One 8” x 8” Engraved Brick - $5,000

• Any existing bench located throughout the Riverwalk that is not currently named
• One 8” x 8” paver will be placed in the pathway in front of the bench
• Each paver offers a 6-line message with 12 characters per line.
• Letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces are all considered characters

All gifts to support the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation are tax-deductible.

FAQs

What form of payment do you accept?
We accept a personal check, certified check or money order payable to the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation. Please mail your payment and order form to: Naperville Riverwalk, c/o City of Naperville, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville, IL 60540.

How often are the bricks ordered?
The bricks are ordered twice each year. The deadline for the spring installation is March 15 with installation in May. The deadline for the fall installation is Sept. 1 with installation in October.

How long does it take to produce my brick?
It takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks from the time the bricks are ordered until they are delivered.

Can I pick the exact location of my brick?
Yes, you can ask to be informed of the installation date and, on the installation date, you may come to the installation location to indicate where you would like your brick placed.

Can I engrave a logo on my brick?
Only the characters regularly found on an English-speaking keyboard can be engraved on the brick, plus the following symbols: ♥ or ●