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Happy World Wetland Day
It’s World Wetland Day! DRWC’s future South Wetlands Park will aim to recreate the intertidal zone that once fringed the Delaware River by repurposing the human-made elements of Piers 64-70 to allow habitats to flourish and the public to engage with this unique landscape. Before these areas were bulkheaded in the 19th century, the South Philadelphia Delaware Riverfront below Washington...
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Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Invites Visitors to “Make Summer Yours” with the Return of Spruce Street Harbor Park, Independence Blue Cross Summerfest & the RiverLink Ferry
PHILADELPHIA (April 25, 2025) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) invites visitors to “make summer yours” as it officially welcomes the seasonal reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on Friday, May 23. The RiverLink Ferry returns May 10 for weekend service and begins full 7-day-a-week service on Friday, May 23. Making their...
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Celebrates 30 Years With a Ribbon Cutting, Free Skating and Fireworks
BIG NEWS! Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Celebrates 30 Years with a ribbon cutting, free skating, and fireworks this Friday, November 24 (opening day). Get ready for an action-packed day with FREE skating courtesy of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, which will be accented by a fireworks display at 6:15 pm. It all kicks off with a celebratory ribbon-cutting at 10:45...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction: Chestnut Mall Restrooms Accessible through Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Only
The public restrooms located under the Chestnut Mall on Penn's Landing will not be accessible from the Great Plaza during the I-95 CAP construction. Those restrooms will only be accessible through Independence Blue Cross RiverRink during the site’s operating hours. We appreciate your patience with the public and apologize for any inconvenience. Questions or concerns about the I-95 CAP...
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News Update: Dredging in the Penn's Landing Marina Starting February 17
Heads Up! The Penn’s Landing Marina will be experiencing dredging work, the process of removing mud, weeds, and debris from the waterway, starting Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8 am through mid-March. The work will be completed by Michels Construction who will be responsible for removing 17,000 cubic yards of sediment using a hydraulic dredge, with the aim to create a 6’ depth at low tide to...
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New Year's Eve at Cherry Street Pier
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(EXCLUSIVE DEAL) Family Fun Day Sunday Pass
Download our exclusive Family Dun Day Sunday Pass for amazing deals at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Weekends on the Delaware River Waterfront just got even better. On Sundays through September, bring your whole family out for a day of summer fun at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Download our exclusive pass to receive the following: One (1) FREE kids skating admission (ages 12 and...
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RFP: Summer Concession Opportunities at Spruce Street Harbor Park & Pop-up Concession Opportunities
DRWC is seeking proposals from prospective restaurateurs, restaurant groups, artisan food vendors, or individuals to license and operate high-quality food and non-alcoholic beverage concessions within Spruce Street Harbor Park and/or other DRWC operated parks (pending availability) for the Summer 2022 season. Timeline Request Released on March 22, 2022 Questions in writing can...
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Celebrate Independence Day with Music and the Return of Yoga on the Pier
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has planned an exciting lineup of Summer events and activities leading up to and throughout Independence Day Weekend with concerts, markets, art exhibits, roller skating, the Wellness on the Waterfront yoga series presented by Independence Blue Cross, great eats, and more! “With restrictions lifted, we’re thrilled to be once again working with so...
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Week 3: Wellness on the Waterfront
Watch Now! THE WELLNESS ON THE WATERFRONT VIRTUAL SERIES IS PRESENTED BY INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS FEATURING YOGA-AT-HOME CLASSES WITH EXPERIENCED YOGA INSTRUCTORS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDIO 34 YOGA. Yin Yoga: Wall Practice with Kathy Revelle Using the wall in yoga practices, including yin, can add another supportive element into the mix. Kathy will demonstrate how we can use our...
