Scarecrow Walk

SCARECROW WALK 2025

September 26 - October 31

Riverfront Park East End (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville)


The Scarecrow Walk is BACK, and We Want to See Your Best Scarecrow Creations! Get ready to unleash your creativity this fall as the Scarecrow Walk returns to Yorkville! Whether you’re a family looking for a fun autumn project or a business wanting to stand out, this is your chance to shine. Go all out with your scarecrow—make it spooky, silly, simple, or spectacular—just make sure it’s family-friendly and full of personality! The Scarecrow Walk is located in the woods on the Eastern end of Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) and will be available beginning September 26th throughout the month of October. Please contact the Recreation Department at recreation@yorkville.il.us with any questions!

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Interested in creating a scarecrow this year? Fill out this form!

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES!

Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity to showcase your brand and creativity—join the 2025 Scarecrow Walk by crafting your very own scarecrow! It’s a fun, festive way to get your business noticed by the entire community. Let’s make this fall unforgettable together!

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

After walking through the trails at Riverfront Park, vote for your favorite scarecrows! Simply scan the QR code on any scarecrow's sign and pick your top 3. Winners will be announced on the United City of Yorkville and Parks and Recreation Department Facebook pages at Facebook.com/YorkvilleParksandRec. 

Not sure what to look for? See the Scarecrow Sign Example to help you identify these signs in the park.

Scarecrow Sign Example

GUIDELINES

Overall the design and creation of your scarecrow is up to your group; however, the following are some general guidelines for consideration when building your scarecrow:

  1. Be as creative and fun as you want! Spooky is okay, but please be sure your scarecrow is appropriate and family-friendly.
  2. The Scarecrow Walk is along a trail at Riverfront Park which is open to the public and not consistently monitored. Items may get stolen.
  3. Due to the unpredictable weather in October and the presence of wildlife along the trail, the materials provided for your scarecrow may get dirty, torn, and/or damaged.
  4. Scarecrows can be made with any materials; however, please incorporate a support structure to assist in hanging/placing your scarecrow along the trail.
    1. An example of this would be a wooden "T" or cross that the scarecrow is secured to, or that is placed within the clothing of the scarecrow.
  5. Scarecrows will be returned to the organization once taken down at the end of October. You will be contacted with pick-up information at that time.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SCARECROW

All scarecrows must be dropped off by Monday, September 22nd in the parking lot of City Hall (651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville) between Noon-4:30pm to be added to the walk. Please ensure that you have incorporated a support structure into your scarecrow design to assist in hanging/placing your scarecrow along the trail.

Submission form can be filled out by following this link.