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I-95 CAP Update: Lombard Circle Closed on April 7 for Two Years due to CAP Construction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that the Lombard Circle ramp to northbound I-95 at Penn’s Landing will close for approximately two (2) years beginning Monday, April 7, 2025. Please note: Due to inclement weather, the closure was instituted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The closure is for demolishing the existing concrete pier between the ramp,...
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South Wetlands Park
The southern section of the Waterfront offers a unique opportunity to establish a "Wetlands Park" between a series of abandoned piers, enhancing and revitalizing the area's resiliency and ecological vitality. The project stems from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which identified this part of the riverfront as ideal for ecological restoration. The South Wetlands Park project...
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Waterfront Arts Plan
The Waterfront Arts Plan is a framework for DRWC and its partners to operationalize the Waterfront Arts Program and begin commissioning public art, documenting opportunity sites, and translating the values the community identifies as themes they would like to see emerge in creative works along the Delaware River Waterfront. This plan was developed by DRWC, Philadelphia-based Interface Studio,...
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(Ticketed) Workshop Wednesdays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Jun 04 6:00 pm – Aug 27 8:00 pm
Workshop Wednesdays return to Independence Blue Cross RiverRink on select Wednesdays this summer. Hosted by local artists, including the Cherry Street Pier resident artists and programming partners, all ages are welcome to learn a new skill. Workshops are ticketed. Some may require registration, and others are pay-as-you-go. Schedule June: June 4: Botanical Dye a...
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Graffiti Pier Park Spring 2020 Project Update
AS YOU MIGHT RECALL, IN THE SUMMER OF 2019, WE SELECTED A TEAM LED BY STUDIO ZEWDE TO CONDUCT A PLANNING STUDY AND CRAFT A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR THE SITE KNOWN AS GRAFFITI PIER. THEY WERE TASKED WITH INVESTIGATING THE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF THE PIER AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT ITS FUTURE DESIGN AND USE AS A PUBLIC SPACE. Knowing how special and beloved the site already is, public...
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Free Bingo Thursdays at the Lodge Jun 12 7:00 pm – Aug 21 9:00 pm
If you loved Free Bingo Thursdays at Independence Blue Cross Winterfest, get excited because we’re bringing it back. Join us on select Thursdays this summer for Free bingo in our air-conditioned Lodge with friends and family. Win exciting prizes and enjoy the festive, welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on the chance to relax, have fun, and take home a prize. All ages are welcome. The...
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FAQS: Delaware River Trail (Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street)
Where did the idea for the trail come from? The creation of a continuous, multi-use trail running the length of the waterfront was a critical element of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the community-driven guiding framework for the transformation of Philadelphia’s central waterfront that was completed in 2012. The Master Plan specified that in the southern and northern sections of...
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Hours of Operation
Open May 23, 2025, through September 28, 2025 Hours of Operation Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm Friday - Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm General admission to the park is free and open to the public; food and drinks are available for a pay-as-you-go fee. SSHP is a dog-friendly site. However, dogs are not permitted on the barge or in the hammocks. Please note: All activities close at least 30...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction: CAP Demolition to Close I-95 South for 36 Hours February 24-26 in Center City Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is making great progress on the I-95 CAP construction project. Because of this, southbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, February 24, to Monday morning, February 26, between I-676/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and the Morris Street on-ramp in Philadelphia. PennDot is replacing and expanding the existing...
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Top 5 Waterfront Milestones of 2020
Although 2020 was an unpredictable and uncertain year (to say the least) the future of the Philly Waterfront is bright. Here at the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), we’re celebrating this year’s success with a year-end list of the Top 5 Philly Waterfront Milestones. The great news is, if you live, work, or play in or near Philly, these projects are going to make your life better for...
