Hollie Madore, left, and Coby Dangler ride their skateboards on paths at Head of Falls near the Kennebec River in Waterville on Tuesday. The city is hoping to turn the area into a riverwalk park.

Lisa Hallee, a member of the Riverwalk Advisory Committee, makes a point during a discussion of various plans for a walking path and other features at Head of Falls in Waterville on Tuesday. At right is City Manager Mike Roy and at left is Councilor Sydney Mayhew and committee member Gary Hammond.

Riverwalk Advisory Committee member Peter Garrett speaks about different possible concepts for a riverside walking trail at Head of Falls on Tuesday. At left is City Councilor Rosemary Winslow.

An image of what a gate at the entrance to a proposed riverwalk at Head of Falls in Waterville could look like. City officials hope to move forward on plans for the vacant area on the banks of the Kennebec River.

A concept for a riveralk park at Head of Falls in Waterville. City officials hope to move forward on plans for the vacant area on the banks of the Kennebec River.

A concept for a riveralk park at Head of Falls in Waterville. City officials hope to move forward on plans for the vacant area on the banks of the Kennebec River.