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Park Updates: Race Street Pier and Cherry Street Pier

Heads up! Cherry Street Pier is closed on Monday, September 9, and Tuesday, September 10. Race Street Pier will be closed on Tuesday, September 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon. Please note that Cherry Street Pier will open at 4 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Thank you for your patience. Updated: 9/11/2024

Race Street Pier

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...

DIRECTIONS TO RACE STREET PIER

FROM THE NORTH Take I-95 South to Exit 22 (676/Central Philadelphia / Independence Hall / Callowhill Street). Exit will split, follow 676 East / Callowhill Street. At the light at the end of the ramp, make a left onto Callowhill Street. Follow Callowhill Street approximately 3 blocks where it ends at Columbus Boulevard. Make a left onto Columbus Boulevard. Continue South on Columbus Boulevard...

Race Street Pier Soundwalk

From the creator of the Best of Philly app, The Empty Air, comes a new aural journey featuring the Delaware River Waterfront and the Race Street Pier. Philadelphia musician and sound designer Michael Kiley’s Animina: A Race Street Pier Sound Walk is the second in an original series of location-based compositions to be experienced via a uniquely immersive iPhone app, which can be downloaded at the...

Race Street Pier Promenade

On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, from 6-9pm, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will again host the Race Street Pier Promenade. The promenade will celebrate this spectacular park, which is one of the most exciting and new public spaces in Philadelphia. Funds raised from this special event will support arts programming that will enliven the waterfront and animate Race Street Pier. The event...

Directions and parking to Race Street Pier

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FAQ RACE STREET PIER

What are the hours of the Race Street Pier?The hours of the Race Street Pier are 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m Can you use skateboards, skates or a recreational scooter on the Race Street Pier?No Can I park or ride a motorized vehicle onto the Race Street Pier or on the side walk in front of the Pier?No, unless you have a specialized permit. What if I wanted to promote my company/business from the Race...

Race Street Pier Closed Today - April 11

Race Street Pier is closed today - Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - due to maintenance. The Pier will reopen on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For questions please contact our team at info@drwc.org.