Come join the Eastern Section of PA-DE ASLA for a fun, summer biketour along the water!
2 CEUs offered....
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) OR try out Philly's new bike share, click link for more info
Closest Bike Share to start is:
Spruce Street Bridge at Columbus Blvd. (at Spruce Street Harbor Park)
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015
8:30 am- 12:30 pm. Afterwards, stay and join in for lunch at a nearby restaurant or several other feasting options along the river!
Lunch and bikes are NOT provided.
Some water will be available, but be prepared for the summer heat! There are many opportunities to purchase food/ beverages along the tour.
Starting Point: At Delaware Avenue (Columbus Blvd) and Washington Avenue, near I-95 Washington Avenue exit
Fee: $20, members, $40 - non-members
Free for Students!!
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Parking at Walmart: 1675 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Meet and park in Row 1 of the parking lot (northernmost row).
Tour Highlights: Race Street Pier, Washington Avenue Pier, Spruce St Harbor Park, Penn Treaty Park, DRWC Trail
Commitments for Park/Pier Descriptions:
RBA Group - Tom Fein, RLA - Penn Park, Bike Trail
DRWC - Karen Thompson - Race Street Pier, Master Plan - or staff member
AKRF - Tracey Cohen - Pier 53 - Washington Ave Pier
Groundswell Design Group - staff - Spruce Street Harbor Park - pending
Anticipated Schedule:
Gather at starting point (parking at Walmart Parking Lot) - 8:30 - 8:45 am
Walmart – Race Street Pier – approx 15 min. 8:45 – 9:00 am
Race Street Pier Discussion - 45 min 9:00 – 9:45 am
Race Street Pier - Penn Treaty Park transit- approx 15 minutes 9:45 - 10:00 am
Penn Treaty Park Discussion - 30 min 10:00 – 10:30 am
Penn Treaty Park - Spruce Harbor Park transit- 20 min 10:30 - 10:50 am
Spruce St Harbor Park - 40 min (Restrooms) 10:50 - 11:30 am
Spruce St Park - Washington Ave Pier transit -approx 15 min 11:30 - 11:45 am
Washington Ave Pier - 30 min 11:45am - 12:15 pm
Return to parking lot - 15 min 12:15 - 12:30 pm