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The Baltimore Promenade extends roughly 7 miles along Baltimore’s historic inner harbor, linking the waterfront to nearby neighborhoods for pedestrians and cyclists.
About the route:
Spanning Baltimore’s inner harbor, the Baltimore Waterfront Promenade provides a scenic urban path for pedestrians and cyclists. The trail is flat, mostly consisting of red brick with some sections of asphalt or cobblestone.The trail offers views of the Patapsco River, historic ships that date from its time as a shipbuilding hub, and access to the public spaces and attractions along the harbor, including the National Aquarium. The promenade helps ensure continuous access to a cherished historic site and natural asset, connecting neighborhoods and commercial areas along the waterfront.
Trail History:
The concept of the promenade was established in the 1960s as a key part of the Inner Harbor Master Plan, which proposed a large redevelopment of the historic harbor. As the harbor has developed, city guidelines have required developers to set aside a 20-foot-wide public easement along the water’s edge to ensure the creation of the 12-foot-wide walkway. Construction began in 1973 and continued over roughly 40 years as the city worked to complete the promenade. While some parts of the promenade remain under construction or with temporary pedestrian access, the goal is for the promenade to extend from Canton Crossing in Canton to the Baltimore Museum of Industry in Federal Hill.
Area/Amenities:
The Baltimore promenade provides access to a wide variety of amenities and attractions including parks, museums (including the Maryland Science Center, American Visionary Art Museum, and the National Aquarium), and local restaurants and shops.
Users can access the Baltimore Waterfront Promenade from almost any point along the trail where a city street meets the harbor, with easy access at Canton Waterfront Park, Fells Point, and Harbor East. Canton Waterfront Park offers a free parking lot, and paid parking garages can be found close to the trail.
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