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  • VIDEO: 5 Reasons To Be Excited about the Delaware River Trail

    The Delaware River Trail (DRT) is changing the game on how you experience your Philadelphia Waterfront. Gone are the days when you were cut off from the water. Thanks to the completion of the trail (officially completed in April 2022), we are increasing accessibility and ushering in an era where foodies, vacationers, staycationers, photographers, workout enthusiasts (or not), families and friends...

  • One step closer to a brand new bike trail

    Natural Lands Trust, in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC), has recently acquired a key parcel in the building of the Southern portion of the Delaware River Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, and will provide a crucial bicycle network connection for the city and region. Using $832,500 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...

  • Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween on the Philly Waterfront

    By Jarreau Freeman   Halloween is on the way and if you have no clue on what to do, don’t let that haunt you. We have something for everyone on the Philly Waterfront -- from a kids Halloween bash and a Día de los Muertos celebration to an out-of-this-world art exhibition and frightfully fun markets, we’ve got you covered.  So, come in your most hair-raising mask (that covers your nose and...

  • 4 Must-Go Places to Experience the Waterfront Independence Day Weekend

    By Darnell Schoolfield Independence Day Weekend on the Philadelphia Waterfront is bigger and better than ever! In grandiose fashion, your favorite parks along the Waterfront  (Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and the new Cherry Street Pier) unite for an extended Independence Day extravaganza filled with plentiful, heavenly eats, unmatched views,...

  • Parking and Directions

    Planning to visit the Waterfront? We have options beyond driving and parking to help you get to the Waterfront. We look forward to welcoming you whether you stroll on foot, cruise in by bike via the Delaware River Trail, or hop on public transit.  Are you looking for simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ways to kick off your day or wind down your evenings on the Delaware River...

  • Tuesday Waterfront Reads

    A roundup of our weekly reading list, featuring articles about the Delaware River waterfront, other waterfronts around the country, public placemaking, and anything else that peaks our interest. Delaware River Waterfront The planned development of Pier 53 (via the Philadelphia Inquirer) A review of the Spring Garden Street Connector project (via PlanPhilly) Plans approved for the Canal Street...

  • DRWC hosts a bioblitz part of the South Wetlands Park community engagement efforts

    DRWC hosted a community engagement event on Saturday, October 12, at Pier 70 as part of the South Wetlands Park project.   On a sunny afternoon, DRWC staff and community members gathered for a bioblitz at Pier 70 (adjacent to Pier 68) to identify and record as many living organisms as possible to understand the Pier's ecology. Expert ecologists were also on-site to help.   Participants also...

  • The Delaware River Trail Is Complete and Open for Business

    (Philadelphia, PA) A major milestone in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail (DRT) is complete and fully open for public use and enjoyment, transforming the way Philadelphians and visitors can access and benefit from everything that the Delaware River Waterfront has to offer including wonderful public spaces such as Penn Treaty Park, Race Street...

  • New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUGARHOUSE NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT ARE RAIN OR SHINE  It’s that time of the year again when fireworks, resolutions, and spending time with family and friends fill the city with joy. Some of you may already have plans or parties, while others are still looking for that perfect evening to celebrate the New Year. We hope that your plans include events along...

  • Park at Penn's Landing Construction: Market Street Ramp to I-95 South Remains Closed through Early March

    Great news! If you are making your way to the Delaware River Waterfront today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that southbound Interstate 95 has reopened between I-676/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and the Morris Street on-ramp in Center City Philadelphia. These exits were closed Feb. 24 - Feb. 26 due to the I-95 CAP construction.  The Market Street ramp to I-95...

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