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Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) has served as a Delaware River waterfront oasis since 2014.
The beloved warm-weather destination offers visitors the chance to lounge on colorful hammocks, enjoy an impressive schedule of programming appealing to visitors of all ages, and indulge in tasty snacks and cold sips.
The seasonal waterfront park is free and open to the public from May 23 through September 28, 2025. Concessions and select activities are pay as you go.
Note: Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing is undergoing an exciting period of reinvention, bringing new amenities, more public spaces and increased accessibility to the riverfront. Spruce Street Harbor Park is open amidst the ongoing construction.
Developed by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn’s Landing serves as a spring and summertime must-do in Philadelphia thanks to its floating gardens, colorful LED lights, lively entertainment schedule and cozy open-air seating with a riverfront view.
The park is known for its iconic Grove, full of colorful hammocks welcoming the lazy days of summer in Philly. Shady spots in the Grove are free to all and available first-come, first-served, with private rental areas available on the Barge Oasis.
— Photo by Beaumonde Originals for Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Once the sun sets, the park lights up with hundreds of multi-colored LEDs strung among the tree canopy, creating a brilliant evening spectacle.
Day and night, the park’s alfresco eateries serve favorites reminiscent of summers at the shore as well as homegrown Philly flavors (think: cheesesteaks, fries and sweet treats).
— Photo by M. Young for Spruce Street Harbor Park
To top it all off, SSHP brings guests of all ages a fabulous lineup of seasonal programming highlighting talented local performers and DJs.
In addition to all the classic SSHP experiences, here are some returning offerings to keep an eye out for in 2025:
— Photo by M. Stanley for Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
In addition to food, fun and open space for lounging, Spruce Street Harbor Park hosts an array of free and open-to-the-public events and programs throughout the season, with a couple of new additions for 2025.
This season’s schedule of events includes:
Philadelphia area bands and DJs set the scene in the park during this free, all-ages evening concert series (select Thursdays).
Tonight, we dance! Learn from the pros and show off your moves at this brand-new weekly dance social. The free dance nights are open to all ages, and themes include country line dancing in June, swing dancing in July and salsa in September (Thursdays).
The perfect way to kiss the workweek goodbye, this free weekly dance party at the Blue Anchor Barge — hosted by Shekhinah B. — features live DJ sets, special performances by surprise guests and fun giveaways (Fridays).
Music lovers unite: This free high-energy party hits the Lazy Hammock with a lineup of top-tier DJs spinning beats on old-school vinyl each month (select Saturdays).
Enjoy cool breezes and chill vibes on the water, with all-ages live entertainment by HHH Radio, showcasing local artists and performers (select Saturdays).
This vibrant music bash caps off each month with a free concert showcasing a lineup of new and established bands from Philly and beyond (the last Saturday of every month).
— Photo courtesy Spruce Street Harbor Park
Newly revamped for 2025, this series of family-friendly afternoons features free make-and-take activities — from boat building and puppet making to lawn games and DIY catapults — each week from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served while supplies last (Sundays).
For more events, including additional dates and details, visit the official website.
The Delaware River waterfront and Penn’s Landing are accessible via public transportation, by bike (try Indego!) and on foot.
If you’re walking, head to Columbus Boulevard at Spruce, Market or South streets. Please note: Access to the Delaware River waterfront is no longer available via Chestnut and Walnut streets due to construction.
— Photo courtesy Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Using the Philly PHLASH, simply hop on at any of the serviced attractions and hop off at the Penn’s Landing & Independence Seaport Museum stop, on 2nd & Market streets.
By SEPTA, take the L (Market-Frankford) subway line to 2nd Street or use one of the numerous buses that stop at or near Penn’s Landing.
For those traveling by car, a Delaware River Waterfront Corporation-owned parking lot is located at Market & Lombard streets. Additionally, several nearby attractions and independently owned lots offer parking.
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