Choose Your Waterfront Adventure: The Foodie Itinerary

By Jarreau Freeman Ideas for great places to eat and drink along Philly’s Delaware River Waterfront for foodies near and far.  No adventure is complete without an itinerary to guide you to the best places to eat and drink. Places where you can discover carnival eats, signature Philly favorites, and amazing Mexican cuisine from a James Beard-nominated chef. Ideal for now, or a few weeks from now...

Spruce Street Harbor Park Extended

Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) opened on June 27th, 2014, to great fanfare throughout the city and region. Due to tremendous public demand, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) will be extending the season through Sunday, September 28. The hours of operation of both the park and the Garces Group-operated Blue Anchor restaurant and bar will remain the same. DRWC will continue to run...

10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day on the Delaware River Waterfront in Philadelphia

We love you a latte. That is why we are providing you with the ultimate Philadelphia Valentine’s Day guide to fun on the Delaware River Waterfront. By Jarreau Freeman From a simple outing with the family; a lavish date night; or a day on the town with the crew, here are the top 10 reasons why celebrating Valentine’s Day on the Waterfront and beyond will guarantee you sweet deals, and even...

7 parks and public spaces that will transform Philadelphia

Here’s a look at some of the parks and public spaces currently in the works throughout the city including the new Park at Penn's Landing and Graffiti Pier.   7 parks and public spaces that will transform Philadelphia  

Event Update: Yoga Canceled on Sunday, August 18

Wellness on the Waterfront, presented by Independence Blue Cross, is canceled on Sunday, August 18, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope you will join us for the Philadelphia Caribbean  Festival on Sunday, August 18, at Cherry Street Pier from 12 pm to 8 pm. 

Delaware River Trail Preliminary Design Report

This report, commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), contains a summary of preliminary design recommendations and conceptual plans developed by The RBA Group for the advancement of the Delaware River Trail between Pier 72 South/Mifflin Street and Lehigh Avenue. These recommendations are an outgrowth of the initial vision established by the Master Plan for the Central...

August 1 Event Updates

Heads up! The following events have been canceled or postponed for today - Thursday, August 1, 2024:   Live and Local at Spruce Street Harbor Park featuring Ruby the Hatchet has been postponed. Check back for updates on the rescheduled date.   Wellness on the Waterfront at Race Street Pier, presented by Independence Blue Cross, was scheduled for 6 p.m. but has been canceled due to...

Summer on the Waterfront 2018

Video: Penn Street Trail

The Penn Street Street Trail, located north of Spring Garden Street, was completed in 2013 as part of the Delaware River Trail. The trail links with a public section of trail built by Sugarhouse Casino (currently Rivers Casino). The Casino further lengthened this trail as a part of its 2016 expansion.    The trail was improved in the south from Tasker to Pier 70 in 2018. A northward...

Fun Continues Along the Waterfront with Fall Happenings

    Cherry Street Pier celebrates its first year with exciting new programming, while Spruce Street Harbor Park continues favorite traditions with Fall Fest and the North American Premiere of Ghost Ship on the Delaware River. As summer winds to a close, the DRWC invites Philadelphians and visitors to soak up the last warm nights and welcome cooler afternoons with a host of free events...