Race Street Pier, located along the river at the intersection of Race Street and Columbus Boulevard opened in 2011 as the first park to be completed by DRWC. The design of Race Street Pier is a nod towards its original function as a bi-level shipping pier built-in 1896.
The Pier, situated south of the Ben Franklin Bridge and just north of Cherry Street Pier, has an upper level with a grand sky promenade and a lower level for passive recreation and social gathering. A sun-filled lower terrace supports a multi-purpose lawn, planting beds, and seating. The two levels are linked by amphitheater-style seating that wraps around the end of the pier and amplifies the sense of magic associated with being on the edge. The Pier allows for rare views of the River, Bridge, and Center City skyline all at once.
Race Street Pier is open year-round, seven days a week from 7 am - 11 pm.
The park serves as a main stop along the Delaware River Trail, which will connect with the East Coast Greenway and the Spring Garden Greenway, making it a key part of The Circuit.
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Review our official Summer guide to plan your next visit.
Review our official Summer guide to plan your next visit.
