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Summer on the Waterfront Kicks into High Gear with the Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park on Wednesday, May 26
Spruce Street Harbor Park, a stroll down Philadelphia’s Urban Boardwalk will lead you right into the return of Summer on the Waterfront just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Between Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park, Philadelphians and visitors will once again have ample space to relax, dine, soak in the views, and have fun on...
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Philadelphia Makes National Geographic’s Best Trips List for 2020
National Geographic Magazine named Philadelphia one of the best places to visit in the world in 2020, with Delaware River Waterfront parks Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink, and Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest - among the must-see destinations. Read All About It, by downloading the full article by Johnna Rizzo. With the publication of its annual Best...
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Special Event Janitorial Services RFP
DRWC seeks formal estimates from special event janitorial services company primarily for our summer season of events, May 2019 – October 2019. The selected janitorial company will be required to furnish all necessary labor and supervision to satisfactorily perform janitorial services. DRWC produces and facilitates approximately 50 (fifty) events that are free and open to the general public....
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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 DRWC is awarded the 2013 Award of Excellence for their Master of Plan for the Central Delaware Waterfront by the American Institute of Architects (Urban Affairs Coalition) Newly...
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RFP: Special Event Security Services
DRWC is seeking contracted special event security services primarily for our summer and winter season of events, May 2023 – October 2023 and November 2023 – March 2024. DRWC produces and facilitates 100+ (one hundred plus) events that are primarily free and open to the general public. The events encompass festivals, concert events, fireworks, ship visits, facility rentals, art installations,...
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DRWC Is Committed to Safety
Last updated: Monday, April 25, 2022 At DRWC, our top priority is the safety of our staff and guests. Our resiliency, commitment to the community, and health and wellness protocols will continue as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. As valued members of the Waterfront community, we hope that you are safe and sound during this uncertain time as we react and respond to the pandemic. PLEASE...
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Cumberland Street Connector
The Cumberland Street Connector Project enhances safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists traveling to and from the waterfront. In 2011, Cumberland Street was designated as one of the 20 primary street connectors in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. The DRWC Street Connector Program aims to create clear, safe mobility corridors, ensuring Philadelphia residents have...
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Trail Extension — Columbia Ave. to Lehigh Ave.
Review the Delaware River Trail Planning Study that explores recommendations for the trail exspansion from Columbia Avenue to Lehigh Avenue along with neighborhood connections. Download the Project Map. Review the Planning Boards. With the completion of the Delaware River Trail (DRT) from Penn Treaty Park to Pier 68, DRWC is focused on closing the gap in the trail network to Allegheny Avenue...
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Special Event Security Services RFP
DRWC is seeking contracted special event security services primarily for our summer and winter season of events, May 2019 – October 2019 and November 2019 – March 2020. DRWC produces and facilitates approximately 50 (fifty) events that are primarily free and open to the general public. The events encompass festivals, concert events, fireworks, ship visits, facility rentals and mobile tours at...
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Media Advisory: Ring in the New Year With Philadelphia's Best Views For the Rivers Casino New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
WHAT: Ring in 2023 with the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Both the 6 PM and 12 AM shows will be synchronized to their own unique, themed soundtrack that will be played on speakers at free viewing locations at Penn’s Landing and outside Rivers Casino and simulcast on KYW Newsradio 1060AM and 103.9FM so revelers can tune in from wherever they are. The 6 PM fireworks...
