IT’S EASY TO FIND THE BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK!
The Blue Cross RiverRink is very accessible to SEPTA buses and train lines and there is a parking lot adjacent to the BCRR. All that convenience makes it easy to park and play at the Blue Cross RiverRink.
Directions to the Blue Cross RiverRink
FROM THE NORTH
- Take I-95 SOUTH to exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard / Washington Ave.)
- Exit to left, stay in left lane and make a left at the end of the ramp onto Columbus Boulevard.
- Dockside Apartments will be on your right.
- Remain straight for approximately ¼ mile.
- Enter the Blue Cross RiverRink on right at Walnut Street or Market Street.
FROM THE SOUTH
- Take I-95 NORTH to exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard / Washington Ave. / Penns Landing)
- At the end of the ramp make a left onto Columbus Blvd.
- Remain straight for approximately ¼ mile.
-Enter the Blue Cross RiverRink on right at Walnut Street or Market Street.
FROM THE EAST:
FROM NEW JERSEY:
From Commodore Barry, and Walt Whitman Bridges: follow bridge to 95 north. Refer to FROM THE SOUTH directions
FROM BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE:
- Follow the Bridge on right-hand side
- At the bottom of the ramp bridge make a left onto Sixth Street at the first light.
-Proceed on Sixth Street to Chestnut Street.
-Make a left onto Chestnut Street and continue towards the River.
-Cross over Front Street onto the Chestnut Street bridge.
-Make an immediate left down the scizzor ramp to Market Street.
-Make a right into the parking lot at Columbus Boulevard and Market Street.
FROM BETSY ROSS BRIDGE:
Follow bridge to 95 south. Refer to 95 south directions.
FROM THE WEST:
- Take 76 East to the Central Philadelphia Exit (676 East/Vine St. Expressway exit).
- Follow 676 East to 95 South (Philadelphia Int’l Airport).
- Follow 95 South to Exit 20 ( Columbus Boulevard / Washington Ave.)
- Exit to left, stay in left lane and make a left at the end of the ramp onto Columbus Boulevard.
- Dockside apartments will be on your right
- Remain straight for approximately ¼ mile.
- Enter the Blue Cross RiverRink on right at Walnut Street or Market Street.
FROM NJ TURNPIKE:
- Take NJ Turnpike to Exit #4.
- After paying toll, take ramp to Rt 73 north. (Signs indicate "Pennsauken" and "Tacony-Palmyra Bridge").
- Follow Rt. 73 north approximately 4 miles to entrance for Route 90 (it only goes in one direction).
- Signs will indicate Betsy Ross Bridge.
- Follow Route 90 about 1 mile, where it ends, leading you onto the Betsy Ross Bridge. ($3.00 toll)
- At far side of the bridge stay left and take ramp to Take I-95 South for Exit 22 formerly exit 17 (Callowhill St.)
- At the light at the end of the ramp make a left onto Callowhill Street
- Follow Callowhill Street About 3 Blocks where it ends at Columbus Blvd. (Delaware Ave.)
- Make a right onto Columbus Blvd to go to the Blue Cross RiverRink.
FROM DELAWARE:
Take 95 North. Refer to 95 North directions.
FROM BLUE ROUTE/476 SOUTH:
Take Blue Route South and Follow to 95 North. Refer to 95 North Directions.
FROM BLUE ROUTE/476 NORTH:
Take 476 North and follow to 76 East. Refer to 76 East directions.
BY BUS:
Septa Bus Routes for The Blue Cross RiverRink: Both 21 & 42 stop at Columbus Boulevard and Market Street. Routes 17, 33, & 48 stop at Front and Market Streets. From there head East over the Market Street Bridge. The Blue Cross RiverRink will be straight ahead, in the Market Street lot.
For more information on mass transit call SEPTA at (215) 580-7800.
BY RAIL:
Making the free interchange connection generated from many points at the 15th Street Station, take the Market-Frankford Elevated Line (the blue line) to:
The Blue Cross RiverRink (The Second Street Stop. From there head East over the Market Street Bridge.)
The Rink will be straight ahead.
For more information on mass transit call SEPTA at (215) 580-7800.
BY FOOT:
From the Historic District and Old City, make right on any of the following streets; market, Chestnut, Walnut or South Streets. Cross Front Street and walk over pedestrian walkways and down stairs onto Columbus Boulevard.
To the Blue Cross RiverRink
From South Street Bridge:
Walk up Columbus Boulevard 6 blocks past Dockside apartments, The Moshulu, and The Hyatt Regency. Make right on Walnut Street or Market Street to enter the Blue Cross RiverRink.
From Market Street Bridge
Make a left at the bottom of the staircase and walk towards the River.
The Blue Cross RiverRink will be straight ahead.
From Walnut Street Bridge:
Walk North or straight from the bottom of the staircase towards Market Street.
The Blue Cross RIverRink will be on your right.
From Spring Garden Street
Make right onto Columbus Boulevard. Continue straight approximately 8 blocks or .5 miles to Market Street. Past Dave and Buster’s and Cavanaugh’s River Deck. Make a left onto Market Street to enter the Blue Cross RiverRink.
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The Phlash is a quick and easy connection between the Center City attractions and most downtown hotels. It is one of the best ways to get around to 18 key locations in Center City and is just $1 each time you board! So hop-on and hop-off the purple trolley and see Philadelphia in a Phlash!

