River Surfing Trend
At river parks in the western U.S., surfing has overtaken kayaking as the primary activity, with dozens of surfers standing in line to get on the wave. Our surf wave will enable us to take advantage of this …
Only Adjustable Wave in N.E.
The Skowhegan River Park will feature the ONLY adjustable surf wave in the Northeastern U.S.
Inclusive Whitewater Rec
Beginners can start out on the river park with an inexpensive body or boogie board, making this sport accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status. Better yet—locals can borrow a bodyboard for free from Main Street Skowhegan’s growing …
Positive Community Impact
A river park and 50 miles of trails will attract recreation enthusiasts to visit and relocate to Skowhegan, bolstering our economy and our workforce. New businesses will open to meet new product and service demands, which will create …
Reliable Whitewater
With features designed to perform at a wide range of flow levels, the park will provide reliable whitewater and offer an excellent setting for trainings and whitewater programming and events.
Views from the Promenade
The downtown riverfront promenade that will offer striking views of the gorge and park activity. During festivals and competitions, the promenade will be a prime viewing location.
Connecting the River to Downtown
The promenade will be constructed along the edge of the gorge, encouraging downtown businesses to develop the back sides of their buildings and revitalizing Skowhegan’s historic riverfront.
Riverfront Activity
The promenade will bring walkers, joggers, strollers, cyclists, food trucks, and others who want to enjoy river views within a stone’s throw of downtown amenities.
Trail Network
In addition to the river park, the recreation area will include an estimated 50 miles of trails—including double-track for walking and single-track for mountain biking—for four-season use, all accessible via downtown.
River Restoration
An industrial river for many years, the Kennebec is in need of some TLC. We’ll be removing old railroad bridge debris from the flood of 1987, helping to restore our section of the Kennebec River. Improved river access …