In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Q: An esplanade or promenade is a long , open , level area , usually next to a river or large body of water , where people may walk .
A:
An esplanade is a long , open , level area .