Washington Avenue Connector Update - Spring 2026

Significant progress is underway on the Washington Avenue Connector as crews push through the winter to keep this important project moving forward.  Over the past few months, major upgrades have taken shape along the corridor between 4th Street and Columbus Boulevard, including: Installed new drainage inlets and fire hydrants Added new streetlights and pedestrian lighting to improve safety...

Parking Update: Walnut Street Park Lot Temporarily Closed Beginning Nov. 27

Please note that the Walnut Street Parking lot will be temporarily closed beginning November 27 due to construction. It is slated to reopen on Friday, December 1. Check back for updates.      

News Update: Walnut East Parking Lot

Please note that the Walnut East Parking lot will be closed for parking on Monday, May 30 at 5 pm through Wednesday, June 1 at midnight.   Parking will be available in the Walnut West and Market Street Parking lots. We apologize for any inconvenience this may present and thank you in advance for your cooperation.   For questions or parking inquiries, contact parking@drwc.org or visit...

I-95 CAP Construction Questions and Inquires

Individuals are encouraged to contact PennDot for questions and inquiries about the I-95 CAP Construction project. As the I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) project, which includes a new Park at Penn’s Landing and an extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge, begins residents can visit 95revive.com for demolition, construction, mitigation, detours, and transportation impacts. For...

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest opens November 27, kicking off a Weekend of Holiday Fun with free Zinadelphia Concert and Tree Lighting on November 29

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2, 2026) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced that tickets and reservations are now available for the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, opening for the 2026-2027 season on November 27. The announcement comes as the popular waterfront winter destination has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Ice Skating...

Weather Update; August 9

Due to inclement weather conditions, Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink will be closed today, Friday, August 9, 2024.          

Philadelphia Magazine: The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia

DRWC President Joe Forkin was named one of the most influential people in Philadelphia for spearheading development projects and connector street upgrades up and down the Delaware River from Allegheny and Oregan Avenues, including the new i-95 CAP and Park project that will connect Old City to the Waterfront.   The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia  

National Hammock Day at Spruce Street Harbor Park