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Western Promenade
4.7 ★★★★★ 606 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Western Promenade's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
18.1-acre park featuring scenic trails around bluffs, plus statues & stately 19th-century homes.
What runners say about Western Promenade
“Remarkable neighborhood of late 19th century homes and duplexes well maintained and surrounded by beautiful yards.”
“Remarkable neighborhood of late 19th century homes and duplexes well maintained and surrounded by beautiful yards.”
A tranquil park to visit if you want stress-relief and relaxation. We explored the West End as tourists and enjoyed seeing the beautiful old houses in this area. This seems like an area with affluent residents. A good number of people are relaxing on the park or jogging/walking with their dogs.
Remarkable neighborhood of late 19th century homes and duplexes well maintained and surrounded by beautiful yards. Highly recommend taking 30 minutes to get out of the car and walk. On clear days Mt Washington, NH is visible to the northwest from the park.
A beautiful park on top of the hills near Maine Medical Center. It's a good place to view sunsets and planes as it overlooks the airport on the other side. It's also a good place to see beautiful mansions adjacent to the park. However, I feel like eastern prom is more beautiful than this.
Very pretty, historic homes, well maintained walking/ running surface. Benches and a picnic table area as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Amazing place with amazing view, I went there a couple of times while I was visiting Portland ME and the view was astonishing.”
Plan your run at Western Promenade
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websiteportlandmaine.gov
- Phone+1 207-808-5400
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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