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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...
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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
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Survey: Take the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Survey for Your Chance to Win Cool Summer Prizes!
Take the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest survey to win prizes that will prepare you for the warm-weather season! Take the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Survey Today Another season is over, and we want to hear from you. Your feedback is important to us as we continue to enhance your experience each season. Complete our brief survey on Independence Blue Cross...
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Ice Skating Tickets
Closed for the season Skate Admission: $5 Skate Rental: $12 The quantity of ice skating tickets is minimal, and reserving your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Exchanges: If you need to adjust your purchase, you can change your ticket for another date/time of equal value via the self-service ticket exchange option on your Showclix account. Again, tickets can be exchanged,...
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Video Series: Delaware River Waterfront - Discover More
The Delaware River Waterfront is open, accessible, and excited to welcome visitors to explore, bask in, and enjoy its fantastic offerings, including MORE of what they have come to love along the 6-mile stretch of Waterfront from Oregon to Alleghany Avenues. The Delaware River Waterfront is open, accessible, and excited to welcome visitors to explore, bask in, and enjoy its fantastic offerings,...
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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...
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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...
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FAQs
When is Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest open? What are your hours? We are open from May 23, 2025, to September 1, 2025, seven (7) days a week, including holidays. Please note that all activities close 30 minutes before the park's closing time. For updates on our hours and weather-related closures, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Will you have skating?...
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Food and Drink Faves That Will Make You Feel Like You’re on the Philly Waterfront
By Jarreau Freeman The summer celebration season is just around the corner, kicking off with a time-honored tradition -- Memorial Day Weekend along the Philly Waterfront. Honoring this tradition will look and feel much different this year as we practice physical distancing, but we’re here to share how it can be just as fun. We've curated a list of recipes and cocktail combos from some...
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Nine of the Coolest Things About Cherry Street Pier
It’s here — it’s open! The massive 64,000-square foot Municipal Pier 9, just a 100 feet south of the stunning Race Street Pier underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, is officially the city’s newest, coolest space. Open seven days a week to the public, year round, Cherry Street Pier is poised to be a massive hub of arts, culture, community, and innovation in Philadelphia. In what is sure to be a...
