-
Workshop Wednesdays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Jun 04 – Aug 27
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 and require registration. Schedule Wednesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 11 Wednesday, June 18 Wednesday, June 25 Wednesday...
-
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...
-
Free Bingo Thursdays at the Lodge May 29 7:00 pm – Aug 16 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...
-
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...
-
Hours of Operation
Open May 23 - Early Fall Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 4 pm - 10 pm Friday - Sunday: 11 pm - 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 minutes before the park's...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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....
