As you explore the old part of Portland, chances are that you will eventually walk uphill into the newer area of town. Rather than retracing your steps head east and find this lovely waterfront trail. It's hard to imagine that the construction of this trail...More

Although it rained the day we visited, the eastern promenade is an oasis for city dwellers and tourists alike. It's a lovely walk/retreat with Portland's seafaring coast viewed from one side and it's grand mansions where the beautiful people live on the other.

On the positive side this promenade starts from Old Port, so is ideal if you are staying there and need to run. But nothing spectacular. Also, around the water treatment area the smell is unpleasant. I preferred the the park at Fort Williams over this.

We walked here with our dog. Some open-space zones are specifically marked for dogs to be off leash, which is nice as long as the dog is friendly and the people in that area like dogs. It is not fenced in. People do seem to...More

We visited Portland in October, when it was getting colder, and enjoyed a brisk walk along this paved path that winds along the coastline in eastern Portland. We walked from Congress St. down to the Eastern Promenade path each morning, then walked along the paved...More

... our only complaint, where can one go fishing?? There is no dock or waterfront place to do so :-(

beautiful views there is playground for kids, at summer there are free concerts I Highly recommend for a walk or picnic