Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park
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anderson213
Hannibal, MO831 contributions
Jul 2022
After a busy day, this was a nice way to start the evening--just an hour or so to sit, lay in hammocks, play corn hole and connect four, and enjoy a slight breeze. Nice view of the Delaware River. Some of the lights were beginning to turn on, and one could tell that this park would have a special ambiance within a few hours.
Written August 2, 2022
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Jaskel08
California374 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We recently stayed at the Hilton Penn’s Landing along the waterfront in Philadelphia. When we got back to our hotel, we happen to notice a lot of excitement in the adjacent park that is just footsteps to the hotel.
And what a treat!
What a fun family friendly location to hang out in the evening. Located near the old historic district, it’s a great place to go unwind, relax, and enjoy. There were so many fun family friendly activities to participate in. There is giant chess, giant checkers, giant Jenga, cornhole, large Legos, many hammocks for kids and families to play with. One other thing, it’s all free to enjoy. There are also restaurants, food vendors as well as multiple booths selling various items, products, etc. Located right along the riverfront, it’s also a great place to walk. Felt very safe with multiple security guards present. Lots of young families and kids of all ages.
And what a treat!
What a fun family friendly location to hang out in the evening. Located near the old historic district, it’s a great place to go unwind, relax, and enjoy. There were so many fun family friendly activities to participate in. There is giant chess, giant checkers, giant Jenga, cornhole, large Legos, many hammocks for kids and families to play with. One other thing, it’s all free to enjoy. There are also restaurants, food vendors as well as multiple booths selling various items, products, etc. Located right along the riverfront, it’s also a great place to walk. Felt very safe with multiple security guards present. Lots of young families and kids of all ages.
Written June 27, 2024
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Gabrielle
Orlando, FL24 contributions
Jun 2021
We came around 6:00pm on a Friday and it was very open we were able to find several hammocks open and enjoyed the views off of the water. There are also several food vendors and bars to enjoy while in the hammocks. Sharing the hammocks is encouraged for parties of two and they are quite comfortable!
Written June 22, 2021
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Charles S
Northamptonshire, UK1,037 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
On our visit to the city we stayed nearby to the urban Spruce Street Harbor Park and Penn's Landing. The park features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront type atmosphere. There are many hammocks hung between the trees which are illuminated at night. There are multiple restaurants and pubs or bars. At the weekends there is a market with many locally made items for sale.
Written October 2, 2023
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Wander
Philadelphia, PA204 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
I went to SSHP for the first time and it was so much fun! There are tons of food options for all kinds of people. The hammocks are the best part of it and we laid in one for well over an hour it was so relaxing. They have lights in the trees that turn on at night and it’s really pretty. I can’t wait to go back!
Written August 8, 2021
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tinylass
Sheffield, UK6,419 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We wandered to the area at night so it was closed but you could still access the sea front and see the ships and submarine parked up which was interesting. There were toilets and plenty of food places to eat. I can imagine it gets very busy during the summer but would be a lovely place to chill.
Written January 24, 2024
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WaJello
1,546 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
If you’re looking for a nice evening walk where the locals hang out, this is a good place. At night they have lights in the trees and there are hammocks to lounge in if you get lucky enough to find an empty one. At one end there is a place to play arcade games and get a drink and then along the pier there are a few food vendors before you reach the carnival area.
The carnival area is small but cute. They have carnival games, a roller skating area and a Ferris wheel. During the day that side also had swan peddle boats in the water you can rent.
There’s no admission fee for the pier, just the food and activities.
The carnival area is small but cute. They have carnival games, a roller skating area and a Ferris wheel. During the day that side also had swan peddle boats in the water you can rent.
There’s no admission fee for the pier, just the food and activities.
Written July 1, 2021
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RedLyght
Philadelphia, PA306 contributions
May 2019
We mostly go down when they are having an event (Live Music). It’s nice to grab some food from one of the vendors, some rosé or margarita (you can do beer lol), and sit anywhere and chill.
Never sat in the hammocks cause one, they are always full. Don’t know how early you gotta be there to get one lol. And two, I’m a slight germaphobe. It’s just too many people in a cloth contraption for to feel comfy relaxing in it. But it looks fun!
Never sat in the hammocks cause one, they are always full. Don’t know how early you gotta be there to get one lol. And two, I’m a slight germaphobe. It’s just too many people in a cloth contraption for to feel comfy relaxing in it. But it looks fun!
Written June 23, 2019
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SeniorTravelerTF
Fort Atkinson1,249 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Went to see the colored lights and hammocks in a grove of trees. What we saw was a third of the lights not working, all the hammocks hogged for the entire evening, and dirt over the whole area, no grass (or even chips, rubberized footing, anything ...). They also make a big deal about the barges, but we only found one barge (singular) and could not go on it because it serves alcohol and we had our granddaughter along who wanted to see it. Stopped to get food at one of the shacks and they had run out of propane to cook anything at 9:00 at night. We walked from our hotel, about a mile, felt safe the whole way going through restaurant/bar district.
Written August 7, 2018
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dpny2016
New York40 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Well I looked this place up on my way to Philly being that I wanted to be waterfront. Well I’m glad I did there is plenty of food vendors and adult drinks, seating was plentiful there were bistro tables, picnicking, games an a boardwalk. Something for the whole family prices were a little high and it gets crowded in the evening. I definitely plan to return.
Written July 11, 2018
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Hi! Two quick questions: 1) If you rent a hammock space, can you buy food within the Harbor Park and bring it in to the reserved space? 2) Is it still family friendly at night? Thank you!
Written May 22, 2024
Is this all outdoors or are their indoor restaurants and bars as well?
Written June 29, 2019
The harbor park is all outdoors. You can walk along the river to the first pier, then to Columbus Blvd to get to the Cherry Street pier which is indoors with food, drinks, ice cream and local art studios.
Written June 30, 2019
I think it closes in October. It's a seasonal activity.
Written October 8, 2017
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