Main Street Skowhegan is raising funds for the Skowhegan River Park via grants, private donors, and foundations. Since 2016, we've raised $12.5 million to cover the cost of environmental permitting, updated preliminary designs, final construction design, pre-construction services, and construction of both the whitewater park and boardwalk. 

• Construction of Boardwalk Phase 1, a fully funded $2.3M project, will begin in June 2026.
• Construction of Boardwalk Phase 2 will begin in summer 2027 and is also fully funded at $3.125M.
• Main Street Skowhegan is actively raising funds for Phase 1 Construction of the Whitewater Park, as well as the remaining phases of the boardwalk. 

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Skowhegan River Park - Construction Phase 1

Main Street Skowhegan is actively engaging potential donors to raise additional funds.

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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

Main Street Skowhegan has raised $5.4 million to cover the costs of construction phase 1 and 2  of the riverfront boardwalk in downtown Skowhegan. We are anticipating an additional $6 million will be needed to complete the 1,000-foot boardwalk from the Old Mill Pub to the municipal building. 

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

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
• An extended promenade that will stretch all the way to Kennebec Banks Rest Area on Route 2 (2 miles east of downtown)
• Maintenance and operations funding to ensure sustainability of river park infrastructure