Opening October 12th, 2018
Created for all Philadelphia residents and visitors by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Cherry Street Pier is a year-round, mixed-use public space on the Central Delaware River Waterfront.
a mixed-use public space
The Space
Cherry Street Pier featuring artist studios, marketplaces, installations, exhibitions, public programming, and culinary experiences. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a reflection of Philadelphia today— creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired.
More details on the spaceTransforming Municipal Pier 9
The Story
Formerly known as Municipal Pier 9, Cherry Street Pier is a 55,000 square foot warehouse and former shipping pier which was a vibrant part of Philadelphia’s shipping industry. Originally built in 1919, it has been carefully repurposed to preserve and celebrate its historic value including the original railroad tracks, steel trussed roof, and masonry headhouses.
Connection, Community, Creativity
A space for makers and a place for everyone
Created by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Cherry Street Pier is the next step in the evolution of the Central Delaware River Waterfront, connecting residents of Philadelphia with their waterfront in new and exciting ways.