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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 *May 23, the park opens at 4 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:...
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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...
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Graffiti Pier Park
Check out Voices of Graffiti Pier! Then, please take our survey to let us know how we can continue to make the Pier's rich past part of its vibrant future. Port Richmond and Olde Richmond waterfronts mark the northernmost boundaries of DRWC’s planning area and have long been underserved regarding waterfront access. While this space was historically a hub for shipping and commerce, the site...
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Waterfront Transit Study
DRWC, with its consultant team led by Foursquare ITP and other project partners like SEPTA and City agencies, has completed a comprehensive transit study and near-term action plan to boost access and improve the experience of getting to and from the Delaware River Waterfront and the many new parks, trails, and other destinations that are drawing more and more people every day. The Waterfront...
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Planet Rock: 80s DJ Nights May 31 7:00 pm – Aug 16 10:00 pm
Skate late to the best in '80s music. Enjoy retro rock sounds on select Saturdays through August from 7 pm to 10 pm at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Skate admission is $5, and skate rental is $12. Reserved now at RiverRink.com....
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Cherry Street Pier
Funding for the project was provided by the City of Philadelphia, the William Penn Foundation, The Board of Directors of City Trusts and the Delaware Avenue Fund, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Created for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River...
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Penn’s Landing Market Street ADA Ramp Installation
In DRWC’s continued effort to make the waterfront as accessible as possible to all visitors, the Market Street stairs will be replaced with an ADA compliant ramp structure. This new ADA ramp will provide a fully accessible route to and from the waterfront, greatly improving the visitor experience. The stairs will be closed to the public on August 8th, 2016. Detour signs will be placed to...
