Penn’s Landing

Great place to go during the holidays! It has a great view and m the fireworks show on New Year’s Eve were super fun. Dress warmly and bring your own drinks ad food there was nowhere to eat.

If I could give a zero I would. Bought $ 60 worth of tickets just to sit inside, not even ice skate. Wasted 3 hours trying to find a place to park because there is no where to park. Wasted time and money.

This place is super cool when spruce street harbor park is going on. It’s a kind of European feel with people talking, drinking, hanging around and enjoying each others company. You could come and not spend any money and enjoy yourself if you come with a group of friends that simply enjoy each other’s company.
I just went today (mid December) and it was empty. Not really sure what you do there when there isn’t a concert or food options open. I wish they would keep the lights up from the harbor park all year round!

Absoloutly beautiful viewpoint of both the city and the waterfront… this is one of my favorite spots in Philadelphia although a lil chilly in the winter season i like it better because there is rarely ever anybody down here in the winter especially walking the waterfront… during the summer though they have hammocks and food vendors and games and so much entertainment for the kids and adults. It is a Must if your in philly no matter summer winter sptibg or fall guys and gals well im off to take my walk GOD bless

A nice place to spend time in the summer. In the summer this riverfront area plays host to the Multicultural Series, a succession of outdoor festivals that celebrate cultural traditions from across the globe. There are also free concerts and the city’s only roller skating rink. The spruce street harbor park is listed separately on Unilocal,but it’s also a part of Penn’s landing. The only reason I only give it three stars instead of four is that the quality of the free concerts is on the decline. In 2015 I didn’t know any of the artists performing. Also note that some of the reviews are referencing a separate waterfront concert venue that is not free and not really a part of Penn’s landing. But past years have seen stars ranging from Demi Lovato to Kendrick Lamar to En Vogue to Bell Biv Devoe to Meek Mill to Shiela E. performing for free. But it seems the concert budget has been cut and those great free concerts are a thing of the past. Now you get some nice Jazz on Friday night’s in August but that’s not the same.
With the proper budget Penn’s landing could be back to 4 or 5 Stars in 2016.

We came here to see the world’s largest rubber duck. It was a cluster…$ 12 for a multi-​day pass. They had drinks and food — overpriced. The baby duck was on land available for photo ops while the mama duck was deflated… no bueno.
It’s hard to find parking here so I recommend taking public transportation. Spruce harbor park is located here (pop up beer garden in the summer). I wouldn’t usually come here unless it’s for an event.

At the end of dinner my bf and I decided to take a walk and walked Penns landing. It was a nice night out with the moon high in the sky. The walk along the pier was nice… perfect for a stroll, jog, or walking the dogs.

When you compare Penn’s Landing to other riverfront destinations like The Baltimore Harbor or the NYC waterfront, it falls short. It has so much potential and Philly has indeed steped up their game over the last 10 years with Penn’s Landing, adding the Spruce Street Harbor Park area and Festival Pier. But, the fact is, is that it’s still kind of dirty in and around the area. We were there yesterday visiting the Tall Ships and we constantly saw cleaning people picking up what the slobs either let fall to the ground, or purposely threw onto the ground. I know it’s a daunting task, but Philly only does this when there’s an event happening. If they kept up with it, it may stay clean longer. I love my city and want it to thrive. We have so much histroy. But, the city only seems to keep the area around the Liberty Bell and Indepence Hall well manicured. As a visitor, If you drift around and like to explore, you’ll find less and less care taken to the cleanliness of the streets the further you walk away from the US Constitution Visitors Center. C’mon guys! You’re killin me! There are people in the Center City District who have one job. Clean up. That’s all. Roving little hosekeepers that sweep up trash, cigarette butts, etc. But, they have either become lax in their jobs or just give give a crap anymore. I care! Let’s get back to caring about our city and keep it clean people. Penn’s Landing is generally a nice day out. I’d probably spend more of the day towards Spruce Street Park though.

Da uns der erste Parkplatz in der Chinatown suspekt war, haben wir unser Auto am zweiten Tag am Anfang der Market Street abgestellt. Hier befanden wir uns nur unweit vom Delaware River und Penns Landing.
In Penns Landing landete 1682 der englische Quäker William Penn mit seinem Boot und hat zum ersten Mal amerikanischen Boden betreten. Er war der Gründer der Stadt Philadelphia. Heute ist Penns Landing Bestandteil von einem großen Gebiet, das sich von der Market St. zur Lombard St. erstreckt.
Der Bereich des alten Hafens ist in einen Uferpark umgestaltet worden und in der Stadt ein beliebtes Naherholungsziel. Auf der schön gestalteten Great Plaza finden jedes Jahr das Riverblues– und das Jambalaya Jam — Festival statt. Auf der Blue Cross River Rink befindet sich im Winter eine beliebte Schlittschuhbahn.
Ältere Holz-​Segelschiffe liegen am Delaware River vor Anker, darunter die «Gazela of Philadelphia» als das ältestes Schiff. Es wird gleichzeitig als Museumsschiff genutzt. Es ist das letzte Schiff einer Kabeljau Angelflotte und war von 1883 bis 1969 in Betrieb.
In der Nähe befindet sich das «Independence Seaport Museum», das Marinemuseum der Stadt Philadelphia. Ein wirklich sehenswerter Teil der Stadt.

One of my favorite places in Philly, hands down!!!
Very relaxing place on a typical day or night, good place to spread out on a blanket and read a good book or sit by the water and be mesmerized by the water, bridge and boats. On days or nights like this, it is quiet and peaceful.
Great place to view fireworks on Independence Day/​4^th of July and to hear concerts, attend festivals and cultural exposes, although it gets packed. it’s a Philly experience not to be missed. On days or nights like this, it is active and loud. This year I had the pleasure of checking out the temporary Spruce Street Harbor Park complete with hammocks, beach chairs, live music, life-​sized games like chess, legos and shuffleboard, floating restaurants, etc. (will write a review on that too). While at the Spruce Street Harbor Park, it was mostly quiet or conversationalist level noise, people were mostly respectful towards the outside calming environment, although there were many people and lots going on.
Also, neat to walk around and learn about the history of Christopher Columbus and the early European settlers. There is also a ferry that goes across the river to Jersey.

Definitely a must for tourists!
Being a local, I visit this place quite often.

Hi Not really a review, but The Bass master’s is coming to Penn’s Landing on Friday Aug. 8^th thru Sunday Aug.10^th. This is going to be Huge, They are expecting 40.000 spectators to visit the Area. A huge economic boost for the community, An expected 30 — 40.000 dollar influx is possible.
Get out there and cheer on your personal favorite angler. It ‘s not every year the Bass Master comes to town !

Went here for a concert last night and it was great. The wind off the river cooled things down. The crowd was typical, drunk and dumb. But the location was great. I would love to go there again for something else. And after the concert, we stopped and chilled in a hammock at the Spruce Street Harbor Park. That was awesome.
The bathrooms definitely need attention. There were a few with no doors which created lines and by the end of the night, it was disgusting in there. No toilet paper and messy.

I love going to Penns Landing for all the festivals but they really need to clean up the bathroom. The green water in the fountains creep me out too. Just needs a little elbow work but thats not going to stop my from enjoying it.

First time I have been here in many years … Maybe 25? Even in 1990 the concrete structures that make up Penn’s Landing were getting old. Now, it is serviceable but really needs repair and a facelift.
It is true that the view is great and there are many activities (if you pick the right day) but the 1970’s design is very stale. It must be boiling hot when all this cement heats up during a hot summer day.
We attended a John Butler concert that was just fantastic. Beer, soda and food pricing were all decent and there is plenty of parking.
So, lots of good things and even more potential. Time to reinvest Philly.

We left the gorgeous parks by the art museum to come here on the suggestion of a local. It really doesn’t compare. There are more activities here to be sure like kayaking and paddle boating and checking out the Army Corp boat, but the view of Camden is well… ugly. There aren’t really that many parks or greenery. We didn’t have time to stay for the Jazz, but I would imagine that at night, its much nicer.

My sister told me that on nice days I could find some activities by the pier, so I took a nice walk to Penns Landing. There is an ice skating rink there and they have a concert space there too, but when I went none of that was going on, so I just enjoyed great company & weather while other people jogged, chased seagulls and took pictures by the river. It’s just a nice place to relax.

I been to Philly made times however never here. I’m glad I finally came and that it was such a beautiful Saturday day. Its a nice place to come for a walk, jog or even to sit around and enjoy the view.

Only 3 stars due to the overall condition of the space. Maybe they have plans for the future, but there are numerous areas where the grouting is crumbling and light stands are damaged or missing. We walked from the hotel (Penns View) but parking in the general area is very, very limited.
That said, it is a wonderful amenity for the city of Philadelphia, adjacent to the Maritime Museum. We were there on March 1 for the commissioning of the USS Somerset. The ship had pride of place at the base of the amphitheater — an awesome sight.
Next to the amphitheater an ice rink was in full use. There is a beautiful monument across the highway dedicated to Irish settlers who landed here.
Looks like a great place for any kind of festival so we will have to keep an eye on the calendar for a return visit in warmer weather.

Rather than trying to make a cohesive review of Penn’s Landing, let me describe the features of this concrete park and recreation area.
Fitness: Plenty of running spaces here, without worries of cars. But be mindful of the staff on golf carts, who frequently drive through. They won’t run you down, but they may startle you. There are grassy areas by the Columbus phallus where you can stretch and do ground workouts. There are plenty of ramps and stairs to get your hill work in. Philly is pretty flat so the stairs add a level of difficulty to your workout.
Festivals: Lots of special events in the pavilion, with a covered stage area. Many of the events are free, but there are some that are pay only. Thus, there may be times your full access will be blocked by these events.
Romance: The recessed seating areas along the water is make out point for lovers of all ages. I’ve done that myself, although it’s in full view of passers by. So keep it classy!
Food and Water: No food vendors unless there’s an event. This can be considered a good thing. There is limited access to water. I think there must be a fountain somewhere, but I use Race Pier for refreshment (2 blocks north of Penn’s Landing). Some people may think it’s gross that I drink from fountains, but back when I was a little girl, we didn’t have portable water bottles. Instead, we drank desalinated water sourced from our sweat and tears.
Reflection: The area in open at all times, I believe. It’s a good place to look at the water, see twinkling lights on the Ben Franklin bridge, and reflect on how lucky we are to be healthy enough to be able to enjoy the sights.

3.5 Stars. Penn’s Landing is fun gathering spot on the edge of the Delaware River. You can pay $ 7.00 to take the ferry over to the Jersey side if you’re going to check out the aquarium, catch a ball game at Campbell’s Field or jam out to your favorite band at the Susquehanna Bank Center.
However, they also host a number of varying events and concerts during the year, obviously concentrated around the nicer weather months. We had a ball viewing the crazies participating in the Redbull Flutag on the water last September. In the winter, you can enjoy testing out your leg muscles you forgot existed by skating around the seasonally constructed ice rink with friends/​family.
So, check out the calendar and find a reason to stop by Philly’s waterfront.