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Spruce Street Harbor Park
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Park Worth the Drive

Spruce Street Harbor Park

301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hours

11 AM – 11 PM

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Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Mon 11 AM – 10 PM
Tue 11 AM – 10 PM
Wed 11 AM – 10 PM
Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM

Last checked 2026-09-14

Cost
Free
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Typical visit
3 hr
Stroller friendlyBathroomsLittle shadeFood on siteParking usually fine

Seasonal waterfront park with hammocks, floating gardens, food vendors, and string lights. Open May-Sep. Best for late afternoon/evening. 40 min from Wilmington.

Family Logistics

Free admissionStroller friendlyBathroomsFood on siteWorth the drive

Admission

Free admission

General admission to the park is free. Concessions, games, and select activities (like paddleboats or reserving hammock lounges) are pay-as-you-go.

Hours, in the venue's words

Seasonal (late May-late Sep). Typically: Thu-Fri 4pm-10/11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10/11pm. Closed Mon-Wed. Most vendors open at 4pm. Check website for exact seasonal dates and holiday hours.

Seasonal hours

Open seasonally from late May through late September. For 2025, it is scheduled from May 23 through September 28.

Parking

No dedicated on-site parking. Paid parking available in nearby lots and garages, such as the DRWC-owned lot at Market & Lombard streets, or other garages found via services like SpotHero, typically within a 5-10 minute walk.

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