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In Remembrance of Jodie Milkman
On behalf of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) Board of Directors and Staff, we share our profound sadness over the passing of our beloved Executive Vice President, Jodie Milkman. Jodie was more than an exceptional leader—she was the heart and soul of the Delaware River Waterfront for over 30 years. Her dedication to enhancing the lives of millions of residents and visitors in...
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Know Before You Go: Top 5 Things to Know About Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is back for its 32nd season, now through March 1. And although the site looks a little different, your favorite amenities are back and better than ever. To help you plan your visit to the Delaware River Waterfront this winter, here are the top five things you need to know before you go. These tips are handy to ensure you have the best time in...
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Hours of Operation
Closed for the season Hours of Operation Mon. - Weds.: Closed Thurs.: 5 pm to 10 pm Friday: 5 pm to 11 pm Saturday: 1 pm to 11 pm Sunday: 1 pm to 10 pm Park hours are subject to change. Check back for updates. General admission to the park is free; food, drinks, and amusements are available for a pay-as-you-go fee. Summerfest is a dog-friendly site. However, dogs are not permitted...
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Food and Drink
Open November 27, 2026 - February 28, 2027 Concession Hours Vendors are open from 4 pm Monday through Friday and from 11 am on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are subject to change. Please note: Vendors close 60 minutes before the park closes. Skating closes 30 minutes before the park closes. Park hours are subject to change. The Lodge Enjoy tasty, seasonal fare in our warm winter...
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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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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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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
Closed for the season Hours of Operation Check back for updates. 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 minutes before the park closes. Special Hours Memorial Day...
