Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park has become a must see destination in Philadelphia the past two summers. Located on the Delaware River, SSHP is picturesque and a place for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to play a game of giant chess, lounge in a hammock, or try some delicious food, SSHP has it all.

Spruce Street Harbor Park is definitely the most entertainment driven beer garden I have been to. It is a fun place to bring the kids during the day because there are so many activities. The giant chess and checkerboards, arcade game trailers, and swan boats are only a few of the fun activities the kids will enjoy. For the adults, there is a full bar area that is located on a giant U-shaped dock in the harbor. There are picnic chairs located all along the dock and even floor hammocks that are suspended over the water. There are also many large hammocks hanging from the trees away from the dock with colors changing lights hanging above to really create a romantic date night setting at night. There is also a boardwalk over the river where one can look at the ships docked in the harbor that are surrounding Spruce Street Harbor Park.

The food and drinks are a bit pricey and you are definitely paying for the location and the experience. Along with all of the aforementioned activities there are also certain nights throughout the season when live music is performed near the hammocks under the color changing lights. There are also Art Star Pop Up Markets and Punk Rock Flea Markets set up during the day every Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Spruce Street Harbor Park is open seven days a week and is open from Memorial Day Weekend until September 27^th. Please visit www.delawareriverwaterfront.com for more information about specific hours and events taking place every day.