Summer Guide 2022

#MyPhillyWaterfront

Summer 2022

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D E L AWA R E R I V E R WAT E R F R O N T CO R P O R AT I O N

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to design, develop, program and maintain public amenities along the central Delaware River Waterfront.

We aim to transform the Waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for residents of and visitors to Philadelphia.

We believe in creating public spaces that are accessible and welcoming to everyone and invite you to enjoy your summer days and nights with us.

And while you’re here, share your photos and videos using the #MyPhillyWaterfront hashtag for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

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Columbus Boulevard at Market Street

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Columbus Boulevard at Spruce Street

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Columbus Boulevard at Cherry Street (Just South of Race Street)

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Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street

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Columbus Boulevard at Race Street

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Columbus Boulevard at Washington Avenue

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Columbus Boulevard at Pier 70 Boulevard

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Columbus Boulevard at Dock Street

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Delaware River Trail

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Revel in Summer Fun

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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is the perfect summer destination, featuring all of your favorite seasonal activities in one spot. With roller skating, miniature golf, boardwalk rides and games, plus tasty eats, cool cocktails, and craft beer, there’s something here for everyone to live their best summer.

See the Current Park Hours Here » Open 7 days a week including holidays

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Columbus Boulevard at Market Street #MyPhillyWaterfront

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Celebrate Summer at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park is Philadelphia’s vibrant urban oasis. Live the good life, and kick back in a hammock underneath the all-new colorful light show. Satisfy your taste buds with mouthwatering fare from Philly Taco, French Toast Bites, Frozen Delights, and Chickie’s & Pete’s.

Soak in those waterfront views and breezes with a local craft beer or frozen cocktail. Enhance your experience for you and your guests and rent a private Riverside Hammock Lounge.

Spruce Street Harbor Park Summer Happenings Taco Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm: Feast on taco and beer specials Fridays, 6:30pm-9:30pm: Dance along to live music Saturdays, 12pm-5pm: Shop craft markets from local makers Sundays, 12pm-2pm: Enjoy rotating family fun activities See the Current Park Hours Here » Open 7 days a week including holidays

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Columbus Boulevard at Spruce Street

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There’s Something for Everyone

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Cherry Street Pier is the place to be this summer with incredible exhibitions, unique markets, thrilling festivals, and exciting performances.

And don’t get us started on the fantastic food and drink options at the Pier. French Toast Bites is perfect for the sweet tooth, and a beautiful outdoor restaurant, showcasing the best views of the Waterfront and Ben Franklin Bridge, is ideal for grabbing dinner or drinks with friends.

Park Hours Monday through Thursday, 12pm–10pm Friday, 12pm–11pm Saturday, 11am–11pm Sunday, 11am–10pm The Garden Restaurant Hours Tuesday through Thursday, 4pm–10pm Friday, 4pm–11pm Saturday, 12pm–11pm Sunday, 12pm–10pm CherryStreetPier.com Cherry Street Pier

Columbus Boulevard at Cherry Street

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(Just South of Race Street)

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Artists at Cherry Street Pier Meet our ultra-talented collective of resident artists working in a multitude of mediums from mixed-media art, painting, and illustration to sculpting, photography, and classical music. Visit them at the Pier to learn more and shop their unbelievable works of art.

Acori Honzo

Ana Thorne

Athena Scott

Corey Sempler

Daniel Cappello

James B. Abbott

Nyambi Royster

Orchestra 2001

Sculpture, Painting, African-American Dolls

Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Portraits

Sculpture, Painting, Print, and Drawing

Family Herbalist, Educator

Graphic Designer, Illustrator

Oil Paint, Natural Pigment Paint, Printmaking, Mixed Media Sculpture

Photography

Contemporary Classical Music

Portside Art Center

Sharif Pendleton (PLAID)

SpArc Services

Thomas Sendgraff

Thomcat23

Timothy Prettyman

Walls for Justice

We are the Seeds

Visual Arts Programming

Multidiscipline Arts Program

Illustration, Comic Book Art

Mural Painting

Product Design

Watercolor, Oil, Paint, Stained Glass

Acrylics

Arts Programs, Cultural Events, and Workshops

Events at Cherry Street Pier HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS PRESENTED

BY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE NYAMBI ROYSTER Recurring series on various dates.

View workshops here » EL MERCADO CULTURAL June 19, July 24, August 21, September 18; 11am–4pm LIBERTY FLEA MARKET June 25 and 26, July 30 and 31, August 27 and 28; 10am–5pm PORTSIDE ON THE PIER SUMMER ARTS CAMP Multiple sessions beginning June 27 WAWA WELCOME AMERICA’S OUR AMERICA NOW: EXPRESSIONS OF FREEDOM AND FIREWORKS July 1, 6pm–10pm TINY ROOM FOR ELEPHANTS FESTIVAL FEATURING ART AND MUSIC July 8 through 24 SUNKISSED SUNDAYS WELLNESS MIXER July 31, August 28, September 25; 12pm–2pm WE ARE THE SEEDS INDIGENOUS ARTS AND CULTURE Part of the PECO Multicultural Series September 3 and 4, 12pm–5pm FEMINIST FLEA September 9, 6pm–11pm TASTE OF THE PHILIPPINES PART OF THE PECO MULTICULTURAL SERIES October 1, 11am–5pm AND MANY MORE EVENTS TO COME! Stay tuned to CherryStreetPier.com for more exciting announcements. Information was accurate at press time, but is subject to change.

Cherry Street Pier Exhibitions DANIEL CAPPELLO’S TONIC/CLONIC Now through June 26 This exhibition explores rhythm, pattern, and form in both two and three-dimensional works. Four large-scale prints feature the artist’s signature, hard-edge style. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a folded-paper sculpture, which evokes the patterns of an EEG and is inspired by the artist’s experience of living with epilepsy.

ACORI HONZO AND JAMES B. ABBOTT’S B.E. (BLACK EXCELLENCE) Now through June 30 Acori Honzo shares his art and acknowledge of black excellence.

Collaborating with James Abbott, the photography breathes life into the pieces and gives people the ability to focus in on smaller details that are not easily caught when looking at the actual piece. Together, they create a beautiful visual experience that is more than just art. It is imagery that makes an impact.

ATHENA SCOTT’S SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Now through June 30 In honor of Juneteenth, artist-in-residence Athena Scott showcases selected works in her newest exhibition.

THOMCAT23’S JUNETEENTH 3000 Now through June 30 What would Black American life look like 1,135 years after the Emancipation Proclamation? Here’s hoping that it is a party, a vacation, or a dance as Black lives are lived unbothered, adapting, and thriving in a world of rising tides and shifting sands.

JEAN SHIN: FRESHWATER June 17 through November 6 Freshwater celebrates and pays tribute to the freshwater river mussel, while asking us to consider our responsibilities towards the health of the river and its ecosystem. Featuring a public fountain that doubles as a living laboratory and sculptures that draw on the luxurious appeal of mussel shells, Freshwater invites viewers to consider the sight of living mussels with wonder, while also reflecting on the histories of industrial consumption and excess that caused mussel populations to decline across the United States.

SPARC SERVICES UPCOMING EXHIBITION Opening August 5 For updates on current and upcoming exhibitions, visit CherryStreetPier.com.

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Festivals, Fireworks, and Concerts Return

The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing is packed with free, fun events for the whole family this summer! With incredible concerts, spectacular fireworks, and awe-inspiring cultural events, Penn’s Landing is heating up with summer fun.

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Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street

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Events at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Fireworks Dates WAWA WELCOME AMERICA INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND FIREWORKS AND U.S. ARMY BAND’S “PERSHING’S OWN” CONCERT July 2, Concert at 8pm, Fireworks at 9:30pm LABOR DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS September 3, Fireworks at 9:30pm PECO Multicultural Series PHILADELPHIA IRISH FESTIVAL June 4, 12pm–7pm ISLAMIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL July 11, 2pm–8pm CONCILIO’S HISPANIC FIESTA July 9 and 10, 2pm–8pm ACANA AFRICAN FESTIVAL August 7, 2pm–8pm FESTIVAL OF INDIA August 20, 12pm–7pm CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL August 21, 12pm–8pm BRAZILIAN DAY PHILADELPHIA September 4, 1pm-7pm MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL September 18, 2pm–8pm

Take in the Waterfront Views

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Visiting Race Street Pier is like being in a postcard. Relish the picturesque sights, while enjoying maximum relaxation with a stroll, picnic, meditation, and a couple photos to take back home with you.

Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross Now through September 4, take part in free fitness classes including yoga and Pilates from Three Queens Yoga.

Fitness Schedule: Mondays at 6pm; Thursdays at 6pm; Sundays at 10am PECO Multicultural Series at Race Street Pier Celebrate Asia, August 6

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Columbus Boulevard at Race Street

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Soak in New Perspectives

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Get away from the city life, and enjoy the natural beauty of Washington Avenue Pier. Take advantage of the Pier’s walking path allowing visitors to reach the tip of the pier and touch the water, an elevated boardwalk allowing visitors to pass over wetland habitats below, and ecological enhancements.

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Columbus Boulevard at Washington Avenue #MyPhillyWaterfront

Cast a Line

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Experience all the peaceful serenity of Pier 68, Philadelphia’s fishing hideaway.

Grab your fishing pole, a book, or perhaps just a lunch, and take in the calm surroundings within this Waterfront gem.

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Columbus Boulevard at Pier 70 Boulevard #MyPhillyWaterfront

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On foot or wheels, take the trail!

The Delaware River Trail has now arrived!

This scenic, multimodal trail runs over 3 miles along the Waterfront, connecting from Pier 68 in South Philadelphia to Penn Treaty Park in North Philadelphia.

The new trail makes it easier than ever to travel to all our parks by foot, bike, skateboard, or anything on wheels. Between Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier, don’t miss Weaver’s Knot: Sheet Bend, an astounding installation from Studio Ball Nogues and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy.

While you’re on your journey, show us how you trail by capturing photos or video and using #howitrailchallenge.

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Columbus Boulevard between Pier 68 and Penn Treaty Park #MyPhillyWaterfront

ON THE HORIZON Graffiti Pier

Pier 18, originally part of Philadelphia’s industrial history as a coal pier and now affectionately known as “Graffiti Pier,” has played an important part in Philadelphia’s art scene, helping put the city on the map for some of the most creative street art in the world. DRWC’s conceptual design for the pier is inspired and informed by the diverse community of artists and neighbors who have made the space what it is. The concept takes a “light touch” approach that buffers the pier from surrounding development and sea level rise, enhances waterfront access for nearby neighborhoods, and allows for the continued creation of art while still retaining the special character of pier as it is now.

Wetlands Park

The southern section of the Waterfront offers a unique opportunity to establish a “tidal wetlands park” between a series of abandoned piers to enhance water and land habitats for ecological resiliency. Over the coming decade, the Waterfront from Washington Avenue and Pier 70 Boulevard will be transformed into a wetlands park. With assistance from the Natural Lands Trust, DRWC purchased the pier and berth spaces with an eye towards improving the riparian ecology and restoring the tidal wetlands while offering unprecedented public access to a naturally reawakening river.

New Park at Penn’s Landing

Stretching from Front Street to the Delaware River and Chestnut to Walnut Streets, the new Park at Penn’s Landing will feature 11 acres of green space, play areas, dining, a performance space, introspective gardens, water features, unparalleled water views and much more.

In collaboration with PennPraxis, DRWC convened meetings in neighborhoods across Philadelphia and asked residents how they want to experience this new public space, the results of which will inform the Park’s design. Thanks to city, state, and philanthropic leaders, the Park at Penn’s Landing construction is anticipated to begin in early 2023.

DONATE We wouldn’t be able to do this without you! If you’ve enjoyed roller skating at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, strolling through exhibitions at Cherry Street Pier, relaxing at Race Street Pier, or any of the free programs we produce throughout the year, please consider making a donation so that we can continue to transform the Waterfront for all of Philadelphia and its visitors.

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Philly rolls The Blue Cross RiverRink is a prime destination for Philly fun all summer long. Enjoy outdoor roller skating, boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks seven days a week! Independence Blue Cross is the RiverRink’s founding sponsor, and Independence members get free skating admission when they show their member ID card.

Learn more about member perks at ibx.com/discounts.

Ride the RiverLink Ferry Your link between attractions on the Philadelphia and Camden Waterfronts

For tickets and more information please visit:

www.riverlinkferry.org

COVID-19 Safety Precautions and Guidelines DRWC’S HIGHEST PRIORITY IS THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STAFF, PARTNERS, AND VISITORS. Our resiliency, commitment to community, and health and wellness protocols will continue as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

As valued members of the Waterfront community, we hope that you are safe and sound during this uncertain time as we react and respond to the pandemic.

Visitors are encouraged to wear masks if they have not been vaccinated, as well as practice physical distancing, maintaining at least 3 feet of space between other people.

HERE AT DRWC, WE ARE DOING OUR PART BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING STEPS: • Conducting thorough, deep cleanings of all public spaces, administrative offices, and interior spaces daily • Cleaning and disinfecting public restrooms frequently • Providing hand sanitizers at various locations throughout the Waterfront • Ensuring all staff onsite wear appropriate personal protective equipment • Monitoring capacity at all Waterfront parks • Continuously evaluating best practices and recommendations from experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) We will continue to work closely with the City of Philadelphia and follow state and federal guidelines to ensure we are doing our part to help stem the spread of this virus so that we may all enjoy Summer along the Delaware River Waterfront.

Follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for updates.

DelawareRiverWaterfront.com 215-922-2386 Delaware River Waterfront @DelRiverWFront DelawareRiverWaterfront JOSEPH A. FORKIN President, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation A L A N P. H O F F M A N N Chairman, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Information was correct at press time, but is subject to change.

Photography by Jim Abbott, Jeff Fusco, Neil Santos, Matt Stanley, Maria Young Design by Roni Lagin & Co.

Public programming on the Waterfront would not be possible without the continued support of our partners: