Looking for a boardwalk experience without leaving Philly? Skip the Jersey Shore traffic and make your way to Spruce Street Harbor Park! This urban beach features hammocks, life-sized games, delectable food, a floating dock, and LED lights brightening up the night sky.

Photographed by Matt Stanley

There’s so much happening each day and night as well as special events. You can reserve your own hammock in the private lounge area for any type of celebration, or go rollerblading nearby. There’s plenty of activities to do on the water too!

Their vendors include Garces’ Harborside Pizza as well as Distrito Tacos, Franklin Fountain, Federal Donuts, and Chickie’s and Pete’s. Throughout the summer, there are various events for all ages. These events include Second Sunday Cinema, Art Star Pop Up Market, Waterfront Live Music Sessions, and Philly Beer Week.

Spruce Street Harbor Park is open now through October 1st. Sunday through Thursday, the park is open from 11 am to 11 pm. Friday and Saturday, it’s open from 11 am to 1 am for your late night festivities. The park is located at 401 South Columbus Philadelphia, PA 19106.