Main Street Skowhegan is raising funds for the Skowhegan River Park (Run of River) via grants, private donors, and foundations. Since 2016, we've raised nearly $8 million to cover the cost of environmental permitting, updated preliminary designs, final construction design, pre-construction services, and construction. Due to rising costs associated with three years of federal permitting delays, Main Street Skowhegan is actively engaging potential donors to raise additional funds for Phase 1 construction of the Northeast's first adjustable river surf and kayak wave. 

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Skowhegan River Park - Construction Phase 1

$6.1 million has been reserved for Phase 1 construction, but additional support is needed to complete the project due to rising construction costs associated with permitting delays. Main Street Skowhegan is actively engaging potential donors to raise additional funds.

South Shore River Access
Access path to water from Debe River Walk

Enhanced Whitewater
The Northeast's first adjustable wave for paddling and river surfing

Viewing Areas
Places to linger while watching action in the river

Riverfront Boardwalk - Construction Phase 1

 Main Street Skowhegan has raised $2 million to cover the costs of Phase 1 construction of the riverfront boardwalk sited for downtown Skowhegan. Additional phases will require additional funding support, and Main Street Skowhegan is actively engaging potential donors to raise these funds.

North Shore River Access
North bank stairs (from downtown)

Downtown Riverfront Promenade
Riverside boardwalk from the Old Mill Pub to the Municipal Building

Additional Viewing Areas
Places to linger while watching action in the river, including a deck wrapped around the side of The S.P.A.C.E. on the River

Future fundraising phases will cover costs of other project elements, including: 

• Trail expansion—including single-track mountain bike trails—for an estimated 50+ miles of trails, with most accessible via downtown Skowhegan
• A second wave feature for whitewater playboating in the downtown river gorge
• Infrastructure for a slalom course to host whitewater slalom kayak and canoe events and competitions 
• An extended promenade that will stretch all the way to Kennebec Banks Rest Area on Route 2 (2 miles east of downtown)
• A third wave feature at the end of the gorge/mouth of the Big Eddy
• Maintenance and operations funding to ensure sustainability of river park infrastructure