The Eastern Promenade was designed in 1905 by the Olmsted Brothers landscape firm, renowned for creating New York’s Central Park and the Boston Commons. Today, the 68-acre historic landscape on the northeastern slope of Munjoy Hill (east end of Portland peninsula) offers unparalleled views of Casco Bay and Portland Harbor, as well as abundant opportunities for public recreation and enjoyment in all four seasons.
The two-mile Eastern Promenade Trail is Portland’s finest harbor-side stroll. It begins in downtown Portland and connects to the Back Cove Trail and Bayside Trail. The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad runs along the edge of the Eastern Promenade with special trains all season.
There are tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, a playground, and multi-use trails that snake alongside the shoreline. It’s a popular spot for picnics, frisbee, kite flying, walking, running, biking, winter sledding, marathons, fundraising walks, swimming events and band concerts. All activities add life and joy to the park.
📸 Friends of the Eastern Promenade
