Brooklyn Heights Promenade

I recently visited the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and it was a great spot to view the New York City skyline, specifically lower Manhattan, from the Brooklyn side, which was a new perspective for me. I've always seen the skyline from Jersey City, but seeing it from Brooklyn was even more beautiful.

Although it was raining heavily that day, limitingour enjoyment, the promenade offers a nice lookout with plenty of seating to relax and take in the view of the skyline and the bridge. Definitely worth a visit for the views!

Best view of lower Manhattan and it's FREE.

This is a must visit regardless if you're a native New Yorker or just visiting.

There's a lot to do in this area, and a walk along the promenade has such gorgeous views of NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge!

After several trips to Manhattan, we decided to spend more time in Brooklyn and explore as much of the borough as we possibly can. We spent an evening in Bedford Stuyvesant around Christmas and, a few weeks ago, spent the day in the DUMBO district. One of the best parts was Brooklyn Heights Promenade! After walking all day, this was a beautiful, peaceful way to just sit, relax, and take in the amazing skyline. I actually dozed off for a couple of minutes on one of the many park benches that are available. Not a necessarily long promenade or huge park, Brooklyn Heights Promenade provides some of the best views of the East River and Lower Manhattan. It's surrounded by a really nice residential area of Brooklyn and allows you to escape the noise and hustle and bustle of the busy borough. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, and there were very few people around. It was very cold and windy along the river, so that may have been the reason, but as the weather warms, I'm sure this is a really popular spot, especially in the evenings. I can only imagine what this view is like at sunset. I want to see that nighttime skyline on our next visit to Brooklyn!

I'll never get tired of the promenade. From the pedestrian-friendly layout to the killer skyline views, it's become an essential part of almost every day for me. I love coming here, alone or with my dog, to wander and clear my mind.

It's really easy to access from multiple streets throughout Brooklyn Heights (mostly at or north of Montague), and the northern end leaves you right next to a dog park, and a short walk away from DUMBO/the waterfront.

Even if you don't live nearby, the promenade is worth a visit. It's a great way to be close to water and away from the usual city noise.

Keepin it real out here in Brooklyn Heights
The promenade is such a popular hidden gem if that makes sense. I never regret making the walk down during my lunch breaks or whenever i'm in the area. The view is one of the best, comparable to the Gantry LIC view imo. The view is always different depending on the time you visit. The sunrise and sunset is truly something else. I hope to one day become those early joggers before sunrise, go out for an early jog and cool down at the promenade to the sunrise.

Great place to take a peaceful walk and enjoy the fresh air, trees and just plain relaxation. You can try to find street parking or park in the small parking lot near the water. It's fun to walk all the way up the stairs, ramp bridge and more hill! There's a great coffee place near by - Kaigo, you can also park for 15 minutes. Enjoy the promenade! Beautiful homes.

Can I rate this place 10 stars? Lol. This spot was pretty much the highlight of my short NYC trip. I visited during the day and night. During the day there was surprisingly not a lot of people here (even for a weekend). Great view of the NYC skyline. Plentiful benches here to sit down and absorb the sight.

BUT!! You HAVE to go here at night! The view of the skyline at night here is GORGEOUS! There were only a few people around during this time (mainly locals walking their dogs), so this time can definitely be treated as a recovery period away from all of the hustle and bustle of NYC. Very peaceful (with the white sound noises of cars driving on the Brooklyn Bridge off to the distance).

If you're already planning to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park then might as well stop by here (about a 10 minute walk, though got to deal with uphill/downhill elevation change). Pretty accessible via train (also about a 10 min walk from a couple of the train stations nearby).

My Brooklyn Heights promenade is one of the most amazing beautiful sites in yes I stated in NYC. This Brooklyn Gal never gets tired of this iconic landscape in Brooklyn NY USA. Check it out it's amazing.

I am in love with it. I am not here as often as I used to, but it is still one of the best ones. I am happy when I do find time. Usually weekends.