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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Category: Active Life Parks Parks [Edit]
Columbia HeightsBrooklyn, NY 11201
Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
- Nearest Transit:
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Clark St (2, 3)
High St (A, C)
Court St (N, R)
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
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122 reviews for Brooklyn Heights Promenade
122 reviews in English
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Review from Justin L.
Brooklyn, NY
11/19/2011
View
Of the
City that
Reminds you of
How amazing this crazy town can be. -
Review from Ryan K.
New York, NY
11/9/2011 9 Check-ins Here
Brooklyn Heights Promenade...without a doubt the most beautiful, care-free spot in the city.
Sitting on a bench, looking at the Manhattan skyline as the sun sets is my choice way to let the stress of the week go.
Bring a lover, bring a close friend or just bring your thoughts and enjoy the space. It's one of the city's few free pleasures, and it's a breath-taking experience. -
Review from Leslie D.
10/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's a front row seat to downtown Manhattan..... and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Plus it's clean, lighted, safe, and easily accessible. If you want a beautiful view of this city, come here. Also if you have the money (and the reservation) go to the River Cafe which is at the end of it towards the bridge for a delish meal. -
Review from Kelly S.
1/19/2012
I walk my dog from Gowanus down to the Promenade so we can both enjoy the special views and special smells...he particularly enjoys chasing the squirrels and sniffing butts. I prefer sipping a coffee and taking in the water, the skyline, and the people-watching.
Listed in: My Neighborhood, A Dog Grows Up in Brooklyn
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Review from Gloria D.
10/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
It blows my mind that I have lived in NYC for almost my entire life and have never been to the promenade before last night.
First, although I am somewhat over this town, there is something to be said for that view of the skyline all lit up at night. Simply breathtaking.
Second, the surrounding neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights is equally fabulous. Gorgeous brownstones, beautiful luxury rentals, cobblestone streets, great restaurants and bars. Yikes! I fell in LOVE with this 'hood last night and if rent wasn't $4000 per month, I'd sign a lease TOMORROW.
Third, The Promenade itself is well maintained, clean, lovely, and oddly enough, not at all smoggy or filled with car exhaust considering that it is strategically placed directly above one of the busiest roadways in NYC, the BQE.
I loved it, the gorgeous pictures my husband took, the ambiance, the neighborhood, ALL of it. We will most certainly be making that a regular stop.
Oh and it's a GREAT spot for a romantic night date. -
Review from Lili K.
9/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Hmmm...I want to give this a lower rating because we came here and went, "That's it??" But there's a view and it's nature-esque, so ok.
Walk along the promenade and see the view of Manhattan. Come here at sunset, and hold hands. Etc, etc.
I like the Brooklyn Bridge better, but that spot does get crowded.Listed in: free spots
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Review from M P.
Brooklyn, NY
9/29/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Brooklyn Heights. Fabulous brownstones. Fabulous view of lower manhattan, the bridges, the empire state building.
A great place for a date, a dog, or a simple walk outside. The DUMBO and its park is not far away either. -
Review from Jin Y.
11/13/2011 2 photos
Compare to other public places in Brooklyn like the Brooklyn Bridge Park which doesn't have any shade especially in the summer, Brooklyn Heights Promenade actually have trees and benches to hide under the sun. There's a great view of Manhattan and great to stop by if you're dining in the area.
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Review from Varun V.
7/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Top notch views of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge, plenty of spaces to sit, and the hum of cars on the BQE.
Do you love all things NYC? Then run here (or walk/bike over the bridge) -
Review from Molly L.
7/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
All of the other views have raved on and on about the views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge, so I won't bore you there. Yes, they're amazing. Yes, you should check them out, especially at night with someone you love. Pictures don't do it justice.
But my favorite thing about the Promenade is the walk there. Specifically the real estate on the walk there. Brooklyn Heights is real estate heaven! I love looking at all the gorgeous brownstones and fantasizing about which one I would like to live in. There are some amazing homes along the Promenade itself, too. I like to peek in their windows and imagine having that view from my kitchen.
I could spend all day here.Listed in: New York State of Mind
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Review from Michelle W.
New York, NY
6/22/2011
Gorgeous.
The boyfriend and I took the train into Brooklyn and for some reason, I decided to trust him with the directions. We did eventually get there, but it took us about 30 minutes to walk from the train station when we finally realized we got off about three stops too early.
When we finally got there, it was amazing. We went at night and it was packed, but the view was breath taking and made the walk worth it. After our 30 minute walk to the Promenade, we walked the entire Promenade and then walked over to the new park under the bridge. Needless to say, my legs were about to fall off...and I wasn't even close to home yet.
This is the PERFECT place for a first date and definitely worth heading over to at least once in your life. -
Review from Sean S.
4/14/2011
Brooklyn Heights is a gorgeous neighborhood. It's so picturesque. Very very date friendly, and holding hands. You'll eventually find your way to the end of Montague street, and there you walk out onto one of the most picture perfect promenades I know of in NYC. It's as exciting to go the 100th time as it was the first time I walked here.
Your heart skips a beat, and it reminds you why you moved here. Wow -
Review from Elaine C.
3/24/2011
The view from the Promenade is spectacular. One of the best views in NYC. It's one of the many reasons I love Brooklyn. Whenever friends or family come to visit, I take them here. Also, it's a relaxing spot. Whether you come here in the winter, summer, fall, or spring, it's lovely.
When I moved to Brooklyn, I was excited for morning jogs/runs on the Promenade -soaking in the Manhattan skyline every morning. Sounds great doesn't it? Unfortunately, there is a highway directly below the Promenade. The smog from the morning traffic below is disgusting and when you are jogging, you breathe in every little bit of it. It makes the run just a bit unpleasant.
I believe the smog is worse on weekday mornings because of the number of trucks that drive through. It isn't so bad outside of that time.
This is a great sightseeing spot. Not the best location for a morning jog. -
Review from Will T.
Manhattan, NY
We live in NYC! Just went to a free funk concert here and daaaaang, what a blessing it is to live in this city.
Beautiful scenery. Picnic. Awesome music. Live in the moment of your company. Thursdays nights. Concerts. Hit this place up!
360 turnaround. You feel high on life!
Can't really explain it, but spring is here. Get on out.
Here's the website where I found all my info:
http://www.brooklynbri...
See you on the flip side...that is if you live in Manhattan. -
Review from Liz S.
Cambridge, MA
10/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a great thing to do on a nice day. Love it.
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Review from That G.
Brooklyn, NY
7/9/2011
The view from this park is breath taking. Go at night, bring someone who's visiting or better yet, pack a romantic picnic for late night snacking and cuddle up with someone special. This place is one of Brooklyns brightest gems. It makes me swoon every time I go.
It's also good for kids in the day time. -
Review from Nicole M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2011
This is my happy place.
When I have eaten too much and need a walk, I walk here and I am happy. When I am sad or lonely, I walk here and I am happy. When I am feeling romantic, I walk here and I am happy. When a friend visits, I take her there and we are happy.
There is no where else that makes me feel SO happy to live in Brooklyn and so proud to be a part of New York City.
After the Blizzard of 2010 two walking paths were shoveled along the promenade. Streets were not plowed and garbage was not picked up for a week, but someone understood that we needed the promenade.
Go here in you are looking for happy. Move nearby if you are looking for your eternal happy place (dog, baby, S.O. optional). -
Review from Caroline K.
Astoria, Queens, NY
4/30/2011 1 photo
Falling in love with NY all over again. You get a great view of the Manhattan skyline. Plus the weather's warming up so going outside seems enjoyable rather than just merely bearable.
I don't mind being a tourist if it means I can get a great photo op. -
Review from Laura D.
New York, NY
1/28/2011
If you happen to be a fellow from Brooklyn wooing a girl from another borough, this is the spot to take her to win her over and convince her to make treks to this borough to visit you. I'm just sayin'.
Take some 5 Guys and grab a bench for dinner with breathtaking views of the city. In the late summer, it can get a bit windy, so girls: bring a wrap (or guys: bring a jacket to loan your girl). -
Review from Leo F.
Brooklyn, NY
10/6/2011 2 photos
This is my favorite place to get a view of the lower Manhattan skyline at night. While I would visit the nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park during the day, I would visit the Promenade at night. It's a romantic place and there is easy access to the Clark St subway station.
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Review from Diana R.
Brooklyn, NY
5/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is classic NYC all the way.
Take a stroll through the neighborhood and down the Promenade on a gorgeous spring or fall day and you will be convinced (as I am) that NYC is the most beautiful and best city on the planet.
Unbeatable East River/Lower Manhattan views, plus usually some good people watching too.
Put this on your "NYC To-Do List" -
Review from Hector M.
4/11/2011 5 photos
This is the best view in NYC - no where else can you see every major NYC landmark:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Empire State Building
- Statute of Liberty
- South Street Seaport (maybe I'm stretching it)
My only problem is the eyesore directly in front of the promenade. How can the greatest city in the world (I'm a little biased) not get passed the bureaucracy? There are plenty of free benches to people watch, dozens of languages being spoken, and (if you're lucky) you can get serenaded by a homeless man singing Ol' Dirty Bastard: "Oooh baby I like it raw...." -
Review from Heather V.
New York, NY
5/10/2011
Do yourself a huge favor: Get off of Yelp and go to the promenade. Now. Nothing in the city tops it.
I've spent countless days and nights wandering along the curved pathways taking in the incredible view. The skyline is completely unprecedented.
[P.S. - Pictures don't do the promenade or its view any justice. It's just one of those things you have to experience.] -
Review from Rachel A.
8/21/2010
Reason #14 to Love Brooklyn- Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Skip the therapist* and just go to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. It's free and will do wonders for you in a good way.
After a long and disappointing walk along the undeveloped piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights Promenade salvaged the day. The promenade also provides for a long walk but one that is pleasant and not on gravel. There are few people and it is peaceful and quiet. The backdrops are beautiful with the old apartment buildings on one side and the skyline on the other. There are more than enough benches for everyone and there are so many little details worth taking notice of if you care about that sort of thing. One detail not to miss would be the different snapshots of lower Manhattan in different decades. This dates back to the 1800's. The plaques are inlaid in the ground so look down and appreciate some of New York's history.
I want to go back during the evening because I am convinced that the Brooklyn Heights Promenade will be even more captivating then than it is in the day time. I love lights at night**. The view right across will surely light up Manhattan and I want my gaze to get lost in it. I wish I could insert the Brooklyn Heights Promenade into a syringe and inject it into my veins. The promenade is my new happy place.
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*What is Google trying to insinuate by strategically choosing a 1-800- http://Therapist.com ad for this Yelp page?
**Please do not suggest Times Square to me.Listed in: Let's Go Parking
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Review from Alysha R.
Brooklyn, NY
8/23/2010
I don't know how/why I've taken so long to leave a review for The Promenade..when I've been visiting this place since I was a kid....
What more can I say that hasn't already been said?
*The view is spectacular....
*Its romantic.....
*Its the perfect place to take a stroll with friends...out of town guests when you want to show them the NYC skyline... or walking with that special someone.....
Every time I have dinner on Montague St....my night is not complete - until I stop for ice cream at Haagan Daz....and walk along the water's edge..until I've finished my cone.....sit down on the benches....and just admire the view....
I've witnessed at least 20 marriage proposals here ..over the years...
Watched many older couples walk hand in hand....taken countless pictures of couples....given directions.... restaurant recommendations.....written a few solid journal entries......and maybe I've taken a few naps too.... ;)
So next time you're in this area....don't go home without taking this stroll.....Listed in: Brooklyn Baby!, NYC Parks/Outdoors & Such
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Review from tom k.
Brooklyn, NY
7/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
What can you say bad about this place? If you don't like it go the frak back to where you came from...
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Review from Jamie C.
8/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
I drive by looking at the view of the city all the time. I don't know why it took me so long to visit the promenade. Such a nice place to sit and look at the city during the day and night. Man, those people who live here overlooking this view are so lucky!
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Review from Pinky and the B.
New York, NY
4/15/2011 8 photos
I used to really love the Promenade as evidenced in my pictures. You will see I posted one of me before 911 , I think it has always been a great picture taking spot and I still do to an extent but I will never get used to seeing the sky line without the WTC. I always had a sentimental attachment to the WTC for reasons that it would take me too long to explain but you can't dispute how the sky line changed after 911 as evidenced in the before and after pictures. The tribute beams on 911 are such a moving tribute a ghost of what was there.
It is still a nice place to walk and take pictures but the missing WTC makes it a painful reminder of what happened. The sky line now after 911 looks similar to many other world cities with sky lines.The Promenade and the sky line are linked. So I feel the missing buildings and people very strongly and always will.
But it is still a nice place to walk and take pictures.Listed in: Brooklyn we go hard!, Where to take your out of town…
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Review from claire p.
Las Vegas, NV
8/26/2011 1 photo
Can't find a better view of the skyline than this at night. Truly breathtaking. Its one of my favorite spots in nyc and those who have the pleasure of walking the brooklyn promenade surely know how special it is.
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Review from Jeff L.
Brooklyn, NY
9/20/2010
Like everyone else: great view. Do yourself a favor though and avoid eating on Montague. Instead walk up north into deeper Brooklyn Heights and go somewhere like Noodle Pudding or Jack The Horse Tavern.
Oh, sometimes it's so sickening romantic here that i go into anti-romantic mode. I may read a thick math text book on the bench. Or interrupt marriage proposals by saying, 'what a bag of dicks". Seriously though, it is a nice place to spend some time. -
Review from Chante R.
7/17/2011
Last summer I fell in love with this spot....perfect views of the Manhattan skyline and my fav bridge (Bk Bridge). Don't worry about sharing this with a few hundred people...there's plenty of space ;) When people take a trip to the Bk, visiting this spot is a MUST!
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Review from Donna A.
11/25/2010 4 photos
If you live in NY and you've never been to the Promenade then you've never lived. O.K. with all drama aside this is a beautiful view of BK and the NY skyline. It's a great place to enjoy the diversity that NY offers with a beautiful backdrop.
It's a perfect place for a stroll after dinner in BK Heights, walking around with friends, family, or that special someone. -
Review from Julia B.
4/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I've been walking a yellow Lab this past week along the Promenade and I love it. The view of Manhattan is breath taking, it's serene (especially at 7am) and it gives me another reason why I wish I could afford living in Bk Heights.
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Review from Peter D.
1/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Let's say you take a girl out for a nice dinner, and then for a walk along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. When you pause to admire the skyline, if you can't pull a kiss right then, you CAN'T. Just give up. On life.
(OK, maybe not on life, but give up on that girl. Unless she immediately gives a good reason, such as:
1. She has vomited recently.
2. You have vomited recently.
3. She finds you to be so blindingly gorgeous that she's afraid if she kisses you, she will immediately fall in love and never recover.
I get that last one a lot.
Of course, after leaving, she might come to her senses, and, regretting everything that transpired, THEN she might vomit.
That's happened too.)
There is something magical about the Promenade, about strolling along the water, looking out on an entire world lit up by the lights of the city. It's enthralling and yet comforting, bewitching and seductive, all at once. It's a special moment to share with another person, and by yourself, it can be downright spiritual.
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Other Brooklyn Heights Promenade Advice.
-Buy a sandwich (maybe from Lassen & Hennigs), or whatever strikes your fancy, and eat it on one of the benches. It will taste better than it will anywhere else.
-Watch the kids skate down Columbia Heights Hill. But don't (visibly) laugh at the ones who fall. If you've ever seen the movie Kids, you know that being beaten by skateboards doesn't end well.
-Don't offer to take pictures of the tourists walking by, because all of a sudden you are the Official Brooklyn Heights Promenade Photographer, and you won't be able to leave for half an hour. -
Review from Cynthia M.
Long Island City, NY
5/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful view of Manhattan and the water. I love to come here during nice weather with my lunch and just sit and appreciate the view. This promenade and this view makes working in downtown Brooklyn worthwhile.
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Review from Shawn A.
Astoria, NY
10/27/2010
Nice walks aren't hard to come by in Brooklyn Heights, but unsurprisingly this is the cream of the crop. Treelined brownstones behind you, a great view of Manhattan from a non-traditional vantage point, and all the food of Montague Street at your disposal.
So take a walk, grab a bench, and zone out playing count the helicopter. -
Review from Oriana J.
New York, NY
12/17/2008
As a teen, I spent my summer vacations smoking menthol cigarettes, pondering the meaning of life, and gazing across the river with my guy friend on the benches.
As an adult, I spend my summer staycations smoking other green things, pondering the meaning of life, and gazing across the river with my boyfriend on the benches.
As an old lady, I will prolly spend my retirement knitting green things, pondering the meaning of life, and gazing across the river with my husband on the benches.
I like this plan.Listed in: Wanna get in my pants?
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Review from Danielle S.
New Orleans, LA
5/5/2008
Hold hands, sunsets, sunrises, kiss kiss, park benches, ice cream, dogs, dogs, dogs, funny people, old people, fat people, skinny people, more hand holding, hipsters, break dancers, more kisses, skateboarders, rollarbladers, kids, kids, kids, more hand holding, kiss kiss kiss.
And what a view.Listed in: You Rule!, Hangin' in Brooklyn, yo., Big Apple musts for both…
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Review from Victor L.
Brooklyn, NY
4/20/2007
Anybody who gives this less than 5 stars probably thinks that they could come up with better scenery in World of Warcraft.
its the kind of view at the end of the day that makes troubles go away, or makes them deeper, in a TV movie of the week kind of way where there's a slow montage of you sitting on the bench thinking about why your girlfriend dumped you, or why you stole those baseball cards, or why your bathroom keeps flooding.
You'll want to experience a first kiss here. Not necessarily 9 and 1/2 weeks Rourke/Basinger, you're still sort of in public, but smooch factor is high. (That reminds me of American Pie where Sherman goes, "Confidence is high, I repeat, confidence is high." good job Sherman. pull up your pants).
The way it curves on one end as you slope down to hit the very large and wide walk area going south, its perfection. -
Review from Jeff O.
Woodside, NY
11/7/2008
Here is my tip: Find this by walking down the village streets. Do not think that just because this is on the water, you should just walk to the water and then go south. You will find yourself on a long stretch of concrete on a shady highway for at least half an hour.
I've done this twice.
