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 .

Back To Top 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! 2010 Entertainers To Include: July 11 - KENNEBEC VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS GROUP July 18 - BORDERLINE EXPRESS July 25 - BARBIE & THE BAND August 1 - SKOWHEGAN BRASS & QUINTICENTIAL WINDS August 8 - BOB LOVELACE August 15 - OLD LIBERTY STRING BAND August 22 - SKOWHEGAN COMMUNITY BAND August 29 - AFTER SIX Check Back For UPDATES - above info provided by Davida Barter - Concert organizers and participants acknowledge the support of the Coburn Park Commission for making these concerts possible. Donations will be accepted at each concert toward the sprinkler system at the Opera House. For more information, contact concert organizers: Betty Austin, 474-0527; Darla L. Pickett, 474-2306 and Gene Rouse. Park Commissioner Davida Barter may be contacted at dbarter@mainelegal.net The above information provided by The Coburn Park Commission - May 17, 2010 - 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. This Page Sponsored by Coburn Park Commission Association WebDesign KBenner - Skowhegan -  Return To Top