The Town of Skowhegan and Main Street Skowhegan are raising funds for the Skowhegan River Park (Run of River) via grants, private donors, and foundations. To date, we've successfully raised funding for:

1.  A feasibility study ($24,000) preliminary design ($81,000)
2.  An economic impact study ($13,350)
3.  Environmental permitting and updated preliminary designs ($490,000; U.S. Army Corps permit app submitted July 8, 2022, MaineDEP permit submitted August 12, 2022)
4.  Final Construction Design ($600,000; to begin in 2023)

We are now fundraising for construction. 

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Skowhegan River Park - Construction Phase 1
Fundraising Goal = $6.1 million

South Shore River Access
Access road & shoreline path

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

Viewing Areas
Places to linger while watching action in the river

Skowhegan River Park - Construction Phase 2
Goal = $4.3 million

North Shore River Access
North bank stairs (from downtown)

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

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

Skowhegan River Park - Construction Phase 3
Fundraising Goal = $5.1 million

ADA River Access
South shore river access path

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

• Trail expansion—including single-track mountain bike trails—for an estimated total of 50 miles of trails all accessible via downtown Skowhegan
• 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