Spruce Street Harbor Park will reopen May 12 for the summer of 2023
Spruce Street Harbor Park on the banks of the Delaware River will reopen to the public on Friday, May 12th. The park’s summer opening coincides with the return of the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest at nearby Penn’s Landing.
The entrance to Penn’s Landing Park at 301 S. Columbus Blvd. is free and open to the public. It will host every Friday night After Work Sessionswith live music curated by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment.
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Changing markets are held in the park every Saturday, starting with the Global Handicrafts Market hosted by the Welcoming Center. Sundays are here pop-up games and family-friendly crafts.
Each month there is a free presentation hosted by one of Cherry Street Pier’s resident artists, beginning with a free tie-dye workshop with Nyambi Naturals on May 20th.
Through May 29, Spruce Street Harbor Park will be open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Opening hours will be extended after Memorial Day and reduced again from Labor Day, September 4th through September 24th.
Use of most hammocks in the park is free and applies on a first come, first served basis. The Riverside hammock lounge rental can be booked online in 90-minute blocks for a fee of $75.
Also in Spruce Street Harbor Park, visit the Barge Bar Oasis, which sells craft beer, cocktails and frozen drinks, or stroll the boardwalk and indulge in food from Chickie’s and Pete’s, Philly Tacos, Ay Burrito, Frozen Delights and French Toast treat Bites and Humpty’s Dumplings.
In addition to the events in the park summer party Visitors can roller-skate, ride a Ferris wheel, and play arcade games and miniature golf.
