- Coburn Park Concerts
Park Location/History
William Philbrick Gazebo Dedication - Reservation


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- Coburn Park Concerts
- July 2006 Bluegrass at Philbrick Gazebo
- Coburn Park Concerts
- July 9 to August 27 A Tribute To Our Veterans

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Skowhegan

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Philbrick Gazebo
Coburn Park is located on the eastern end of Water Street in Skowhegan.   The land on which this park is located was originally known as the "Russell Lot" and owned by the former Governor, Abner S. Coburn and his brother, Philander Coburn.   In 1885, by his will, Abner Coburn, a Skowhegan native, gave to the Town his share of the land for a community park.   Twenty years later the Town accepted the remainder of the "Russell Lot" from the heirs of Philander Coburn. Land has also been donated by the Skowhegan Water Company and Somerset Woods Trustees.

Coburn Park consists of approximately twelve and one-half acres, located on the bend of the beautiful Kennebec River.   Since 1903, citizens each year have improved the park by planting flowers, shrubs and trees.  At the present time there are well over 200 species of trees growing.  The park is for all to enjoy, the young and the old alike. We welcome visitors from near and far.  All that we ask is that you share with us the responsibility of keeping Coburn Park a very special place for all.    (From the beautiful plaque painted by Ben Gilbert and attached to the bandstand in Coburn Park and is courtesy of the Skowhegan Community Action Group .



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Thanks and deep appreciation are extended to Mark Frazier of Fraz Landscaping for the stone work and the Bloomfield Garden Club under the direction of master gardener Patricia Horine for the planted shrubs and flowering plants. Patricia Horine continues to maintain the gazebo and area. The GFWC/Dove Society maintains the Margaret Chase Smith Rose Garden, the Peace Garden and the GFWC/Dove Society Garden. The Bloomfield Garden Club maintains the Hospice Garden. The GFWC/Semper Fidelis Club this year planted a Domestic Violence Garden (all purple flowers) in recognition of the General Federation of Women's Clubs signature project of Domestic Violence Awareness.
COBURN PARK CONCERTS

PHILBRICK GAZEBO
COBURN PARK
WATER STREET
SKOWHEGAN
Sundays in July and August

5:00 pm to 6:15 pm


PROVIDING A VARIETY OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!


- Commissioners

Peter Foxwell, President
22 Free Street
Skowhegan ME 04976
474-6894
lfoxwell@beeline-online.net

Robert Haynes, Vice President
27 Elm Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
474-8653
b4haynes@myfairpoint.net

Davida D. Barter, Secretary/Treasurer
28 Greenwood Avenue
Skowhegan ME 04976
474-3996 or 474-3324
dbarter@mainelegal.net

Violet Ferland
9 Dennis Street
Skowhegan ME 04976
474-9657
vivi48@myfairpoint.net

Evalyn Bowman
40 Chandler Street
Skowhegan ME 04976
474-9579
evybl@myfairpoint.net

- This Website Contacts:
dbarter@mainelegal.net
kb@skowhegan.com

Concerts are scheduled to begin at 5 pm at the Philbrick Gazebo.   It is a good idea to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on.   Many bring picnic lunches to eat beneath the shade of the trees.
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To reserve Coburn Park for weddings or other functions, please contact Davida Barter, Commissioner, at 474-3324. There is an application to be filled out and payment of $50 fee for the use of the gazebo and/or band shell. There is no fee for the use of any other portion of the park.