Promenade

A promenade is a large, multi-level public area that houses civilian commercial and service-based shops. It is usually the hub of civilian activity aboard a Starbase or outpost. They are wide-open spaces to give the impression of a traditional marketplace. They differ in design and decor, although promenades aboard Federation stations are often decorated with plants, aquariums, artwork, and museum pieces. There are usually designed to have some of the best views out into space. As the centerpiece of civilian life, the promenade can be accessed through several turbolifts, elevators, airlocks, and even stairs.

Just about any civilian enterprise can be found on a promenade, from restaurants and bars to corporate offices and shops. It is not uncommon to find Diplomatic Facilities such as consulates or religious establishments such as churches or temples there as well. Entertainment venues such as holosuites, casinos, bowling alleys, amphitheatres, and Parrises Squares courts are also intregal parts. Because so many people pass through it, there is often a Security Station in close proximity to assist visitors and keep the peace. Information kiosks and interactive displays help guide people around, explain the station's rules and regulations, and offer the latest news from around the galaxy.

Because the promenade is so prominent in day-to-day activities, it is common for it to become the locale of many events. Political debates, circuses, memorial services, auctions, and weddings are just some examples of activities that take place there.