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...

Planning Study: Delaware River Trail - Columbia Ave. to Lehigh Ave. Extension and Neighborhood Connections

The Planning Study for the Delaware River Trail Extension is complete. Review the full study to learn how we plan to bridge the gaps in the trail network between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue. 

Affordable Family Fun for All

PHILADELPHIA (January 18, 2024) – It has been a festive season for the books along the Delaware River Waterfront. The 30th Anniversary Season of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest started out with free skating - and there are still so many opportunities to save and enjoy winter on the Waterfront with numerous specials, promotions, and deals. And of course, the most romantic event of the...

WHYY: Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years

In the past decade, private developers invested about $1 billion into the Delaware River waterfront — mostly for mixed-use and residential developments, according to an economic impact report commissioned by the nonprofit Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.   WHYY: Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years  

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest 2017-2018 Season

SugarHouse New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront 2018

Cherry Street Pier Press Releases

Delaware River Trail

News about the completion of the Delaware River Trail was featured in several media outlets such as Philly Mag, Visit Philly, CBS Philadelphia, and several others:    Philly spring trail preview: 8 new, improved, and upcoming trails to explore around the city (Billy Penn)   Philadelphia opens Delaware River Trail, along the riverfront at Penn's Landing (Fox29 Philadelphia)   11...

Hidden City: Plans for Park at Penn's Landing Move Forward

Plans for the Park at Penn's Landing are moving forward. The project consists of two main elements: the extension of the South Street pedestrian bridge and the Park at Penn’s Landing. The latter will be built on the “cap” that will extend over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard from Front Street to the river and north to south between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, creating an 11.5-acre park. Plans for...

Visit Philly: 14 Awesome Bars & Restaurants on Philly's Delaware River Waterfront

The best places to eat, drink, and take in amazing views are the eateries along the Delaware River Waterfront. Check out this piece by VisitPhilly.com that provides a rundown of the best places to do just that.   14 Awesome Bars & Restaurants on Philly's Delaware River Waterfront