Every city needs a Cira Green. This free public park is on top of a parking garage near the river. Clear signs point you to the elevator to the 11th floor. Soon you'll be on the rooftop with seating and grassy areas to picnic. There are clean restrooms. read more

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Visited Cira Green for the first time in a long time today. A lot has changed. Previously, this was just green space. It was really nice. What's changed: There are more places to sit now as well as a food and drink window to order from. You can order basic items like burgers and chicken wings. There were some vegan and vegetarian options but it seemed they cooked them on the same grill. Drink selection ranges. There was slushy drinks, (like a mango margarita), a few handful of draft and canned beers, wines, and other cocktails. The back side of the trailer is where you pick up your food once it's made. You'll know when you get it because they will send you a text. The service was friendly and prompt. There is a lot of green space for you to lay down a blanket and sit, there are also a good amount of benches. I didn't see any tables, however. That would had been a nice addition. A few games are laid out for people to play a giant game of Connect Four. The view of the city is spectacular and it makes a really cute putting for a date. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed Cira Green! It's a small park located on the 11th floor of a building. First thing I noticed when I arrived was that security was checking ids! I asked why and he said they've had a lot of issues with minors in the past so people under 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult. There isn't much shade on the grassy areas but you can always stay under their tent if you need shade. I arrived around 4pm and there was plenty of space. I chose the hilly part of the grass to set up my romantic lunch picnic. To the left there was a giant screen playing the Olympics and straight ahead was views of the city. They also had music playing but it wasn't loud or bothersome. It was a perfect day! I brought food so we only had few drinks at Sunset Social. My favorite was the mango daiquiri. I definitely want to return to bring my pups! There were so many!! Can't wait to visit again. read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A beautiful spot to just picnic outside or watch the sunset! They have a lot of nice green to lounge about. But unfortunately no cover for if it starts raining or if it's too sunny. read more

Great relaxing place to go if you are looking for a nice park with a view of the city. This place is basically a park on top of a garage so you'll enter through the garage. Nice place to chill if you're in the area. They also have a bar area you can get drinks but you don't need to buy anything to stay here. They have some games like corn hole and you can bring dogs and have a picnic! read more

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I love it here! Chilling on the grass, overlooking the city while enjoying some light fare and music. It's a wonderful feeling and when you add good company and conversation Cira Green is the perfect backdrop. read more

I had high hopes for this place but it's just bad. The first issue was that I came with two pals, and when we went to order drinks and food, they didn't have half of the advertised beer. The second issue and probably the one that I found most alarming is that I asked if the iced tea listed on the menu was unsweetened and I was told yes. When they took out the bottle (it's pre-packaged like all the sodas/non booze) I asked to look at the ingredients and saw it had 10g of sugars, so I was like "Oh you were mistaken, this is sweetened." And a woman behind the counter said "It's organic. There's no sugar." So I looked again and I was like "Literally the second ingredient is cane sugar." Yes, ORGANIC cane sugar, but... do these folx actually think that sugar that's organic is not actually sugar? Anyway, I'm diabetic, so I paid $4 for a plastic single serve bottle of diet coke instead. The view is fine, but there are plenty of rooftop bars across town, and unfortunately the only chairs they provide are insanely uncomfortable. They're the type with wire frames that have ropes going across to create suspension, but I am 99% confident these are meant to have some kind of PADS on top and there are none. Perhaps if you are BONE THIN this might be comfortable, but I ended up with a back ache after sitting in one for 3 hours hanging out with my friends. The other thing is they seem to show a movie every night on a huge projection screen on a building side, which I guess is fine, but if you're not there for the movie then you're going to find yourself desperately trying to talk over an insanely loud movie. Ours was Ghostbusters. Fun! And LOUD. :\ Wouldn't return, sorry to say. read more

Came here on a Saturday to enjoy the summer weather and was quite shocked at the view that presented itself! It's quite unassuming while you're riding an elevator in an empty parking garage, but once you're at the top, it's worth the odd entrance. There is a beautiful view of the city, with shaded seating available alongside a sloped grassy area that many people were sitting on. They have great frozen drinks to quench your thirst on a hot summer day at an excellent price point. If you're looking for great views, great vibes and good drinks, definitely check out Cira Green! read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just a great place to come for a date. Came here again with my girlfriend. We brought with us some drinks, fried chicken, and snacks. It was such a good vibe. We came around sunset and there was a movie playing too. If you wanna have a picnic date in the area, and you don't care to be around other people, then you should come here. read more

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Very nice atmosphere. Awesome view. Free to visit, not like some fancy rooftops where you have to pay just for your reservation. You can bring towels or a picnic and lay out. Super cute. They have a food and drink menu, not a byob location. I got the Rise & Shine cocktail which was basically an alcoholic jasmine green tea lemonade. It was good and refreshing. The drinks are made in bigh batches so they are somewhat unreliable. I had two of the same drinks, the first seemed way lighter and more tea heavy tasting while the second one was super lemonadey. They may need to be mixed better? Still good flavor. The big screen had obnoxious episodes of saved by the bell on the whole time we were there, not sure if it's always saved by the bell but I hate that show so major pass on chilling for the tv alone. Absolutely love the vibe tho - throwback TV is its own vibe. The view the view the view. It's absolutely beautiful. Visit on a nice day and just take it all in. :) read more

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What a great place to go high atop of the city to catch breath taking views and go to just chill. We just went to hang out and check it out and caught some awesome clicks of the city (pics) . We went during the day so we didnt get to see all of the lights. Lots of people still around after working hanging out and having a picnic or even take pics (grad pics & other ones). Nice place to go IN the city while escaping the city (if that makes sense). You can bring your own picnic or eat at the restaurant that was there. They do do bag checks tho but looked like you could bring your own liquor. I highly recommend checking it out if you are around that area and just wanna hang out and relax. There are some games, and chairs, and tables there to use. read more

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I've been to Cira Green a few times over the years as I have a friend who worked in the area and we met up there after work a few times. More recently I attended a meetup event with a group of 30 people. This is a beautiful go to space for any event. If you want to read a book, meet with folks, play with children, and have a date this is the place. The park has usual park hours and there are events there often during the summer. The most recent event was a rooftop block party sponsored by Sunset Social. There was a live DJ and a performance by Lady Alma. There were groups on towels, chairs, or standing and dancing. All the while with a beautiful view of the city of Philadelphia in a rooftop park. It couldn't get any more beautiful than that! The grass is well manicured, the high rises standing tall creating the view, and looking below by the glass barriers you can see the city moving below. To top it off, food and drinks available for purchase from Sunset Social. Great place and deserves every bit of 5 stars! read more

On a Sunday, late spring afternoon -- I grabbed my picnic blanket, book, & journal and headed to Cira Green's rooftop park. It was a nice day to just relax outside. I found street parking and used the meterUp Parking app while I was at the park to extend time (if needed). There's also a garage you can park in. The park is lovely to be on a building's 12th floor. Cira Green is a spacious sized area with flat surfaces, some hills to view the water/skylines, there's a tent (looks like it's used for events too; they were preparing for one when I was there), also chairs and tables to sit at, chairs to lay out and lounge, you can take in the scenery of the park from different angles or watch the film that's playing. There's also a section for dogs to play. The park had a good amount of people when I visited: many professional photographers and people taking pictures at the park, friends hanging out, good place for a date, a few kids were also there too. It was also comfortable to be at Cira Green solo! I ordered a burger, tots, and a pre-made cocktail from Sunset Social that was more decent than expected. They have a good selection of alcoholic beverages and food at this spot. Pretty much laid out and just enjoyed nature for a bit. Cira Green is pretty cool! read more

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Wonderful rooftop space in the city! I was surprised to find this rooftop bar especially because you enter via the parking garage. It seems to be a popular spot for Upenn events but you can just come on your own without a reservation to grab a spot on their green. They have standard drinks like seltzers, wine, etc but they also had some frozen specials we were able to get during HH. We ended up grabbing a seat near the green space to get a view of the city but there are other chairs you can get as well. Awesome space to walk around and very unassuming to find a view like the one you find here! Come early as well so you can watch the sunset and the cotton candy skies. read more

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Awesome public space in Philly with open seating and picnic options. If you have a chance to take a few minutes to hang out here, it's worth taking in the views and enjoying the space. There is also a giant screen and burger spot for those who may want more structured activities. read more

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NOTES: (1) Parking lot is right below and costs $10 on Saturdays (2) They will search your bags as you enter Cira Green (3) Dogs are permitted Looking for a nice green space with a big screen while having the skyline view on the background? This is your place! I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a small gathering and wasn't sure what to expect. It was absolutely beautiful though. There was a lot of green space for you to sit and have a nice picnic. You can also grab a drink and snacks from the restaurant. They have clean bathrooms around the corner and the parking lot is below which is super convenient. At the time, they were playing Toy Story which was great! Everyone was taking pictures of the scenery which was stunning. Definitely recommend stopping by if you just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather. read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a beautiful spot to view the Philly skyline! Amazing weather when we visited with a slight breeze. I enjoyed sitting on the grassy hill that provides the best view of the city. There is also a covered patio if you want shade with tables to enjoy the refreshments. They offered some drinks and food at the stand. There are also restrooms on the roof. There is a check-in where someone searches your bag to check you aren't carrying drugs or alcohol. It's conveniently right by 30th street station, so if you have the option, no need to drive/park. I love how it's free for such a wonderful space and a great hangout to chill with friends or family. read more

Cira Green is a neat idea, having a rooftop park essentially. The space has a lot of green grass, with plenty of spots to have a nice picnic. There are also a few benches and chairs scattered throughout the space if that's more your style. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks, which makes it a great place for a picnic. The view of the city is amazing from up there as well. The place has public restrooms available for use, as well as their own venue for alcohol and fast food. The place is overall very clean and open. The grass is maintained quite nicely, and the glass barrier is clean. The restrooms are above average as far as public restrooms go, but definitely still public park quality. The vibe is very party-like and feels very secure. There are a few security guards around, as well as at the entrance. There's music playing constantly which adds to the party vibe, as well as a huge projector screen that's usually playing a TV show (last time I went it was playing Dawson's Creek) or music videos. Definitely more of an upbeat place to have a picnic, but not a place you'd wanna go to for a quiet, intimate vibe. Overall, I'd recommend checking out Cira Green on a nice day at least once if you're near Philly. Whether it's just to take a few pictures, or to spend a couple hours over a picnic. read more

I had so much fun. I was rolling down the hill with my students and we ate lunch picnic style. It brought back so many fun memories for me read more

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Looks fantastic! Can't wait to visit when my friend flies into Philly this month It looks to be a very relaxed, inviting environment with great views of the city and a great environment to spend time with friends, family or that special person. read more

A pretty & functional park in West Philadelphia. It is atop Cira Green on the 12th floor and open to the public. We went for a BBQ social event & enjoyed a couple of hours in the sun and cool breeze. It's pet friendly (enclosed space) & child friendly with activities and games. You can bring your own food & drink or purchase some from Sunset Social (drink prices are not for the faint hearted). What a nice oasis in the city. read more

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This is the ultimate green space. I sometimes come here after a hectic day at work or during my lunch break, especially on a beautiful sunny day, to get some clarity and peace of mind. It's a beautiful, often desolate green space with lots of room for a great picnic or a lie in the grass. It's a relatively quiet spot, and the views and people-watching are top-notch from up here. Bonus: sometimes there are cute puppies. Ideal times to visit are midday to enjoy some sunbathing, and sunset to see the stunning reflection off the skyline. It's on top of a parking garage ($4/30 mins, $8/hour) but your best bet is to steal a metered spot on Walnut (which on Sundays are free!) or take the MFL to 30th St. read more

It was a chilly day, I recommend fogging when it is warmer. It's a nice view from up top. There is plenty of seating. They sell food and alcohol at a reasonable price bathrooms are a bit of a walk. This is a dog friendly place. read more

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Equipped with a fenced-in area, plastic bags, and a lot of space to run around, Circa Green is my favorite place to take my dog on a quick walk. My Frenchie loves it, especially when there are other pups around. The best time to go is during summer months when the Hamburger restaurant is open and movies nights are open on the lawn. read more

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Really fun place fo visit on a nice weather day with a date or a group or a squad. Can be crowded but they have some decent food options but it's a great spot to bring your own snacks and have a picnic! CHECK how WINDY it will BE. read more

PRO TIP: Get here early for the Friday Beer Pop Up Gardens (open through the end of June) so you only have to wait in 2 lines instead of 4! Line 1: Take an elevator up to the 11th floor of the parking garage (if you're later than 5:15 on a nice day you'll have to wait in a line for the elevator). Line 2: Walk through the parking lot to another ramp where you may have to wait in line to enter, while looking out at how much open space there is (the Green in Cira Green) Line 3: Wait in line to buy drink and food tickets $3.50 per ticket, 2 tickets buys you a drink (select beer, wines, signature cocktail-a bourbon drink that was decently strong), 1 ticket buys you a water bottle or soft pretzel (this is the only food served here so I'd recommend packing a snack). Line 4: Wait in line for drinks/pretzels. These lines can get long but theres a decent selection of 4-5 beers and a cider, a few wines, and 1 cocktail. Warning: the bartenders won't be convinced to sell you anything without tickets, we tried. If you survived this, you can have your pick of bleacher style seating, grassy areas, or open space to stand in and enjoy the views. Overall it's a great spot and it's nice that its not SIPS level crowded, but the multiple line situation just seems unnecessary. It was nice to check out but I wouldn't wait in all those lines again if I was later than 5ish. Go early or don't bother. read more

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It's a pretty great idea. A park seven stories up on top of a garage. Grass, trees, benches, plants, and sort of a hill up there. There is a little burger place up there too. It was a decent enough burger, and we got some tots too. We found ourselves there on the Thursday nice to see PhilyBloco play (a Brazilian drum band, you should check them out). While the space isn't really designed for a show, it was a good time, there was a nice breeze on a warm day, and it was nice to party a bit with the skyline in the background. I can see this being a great spot for people who work in the towers next door. Keep a blanket in your office and go to the park for lunch. There is even a little dog park in there. It would be really cool if more garages did something like this. I wonder how difficult that would be. read more

This has been my go to spot for approximately three years. Very relaxed environment. Good park for any age group. Depending on time and day of the week the food area may get crowded however staff moves the line pretty quickly. Outside food is allowed. During the summer months they play a movie (mostly action movies) each Wednesday you might want to bring a blanket if you decide to sit in grass, there is some chairs there also not many, It is a roof top park so be advised to check the weather because it get breezy up there. The stand out employee to me was Antwyne he works the food pick up counter. He has a great personality and he's always smiling. read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a lovely space! Great views, with some seats, open lawn space, and a spot to buy food/drinks. I enjoyed a lazy weekend afternoon here relaxing in the sun with a beer, and already want to return! It seems like a wonderful spot for a picnic, or even a couple hours with a book. Overall, such a nice place to relax and feel like you're removed from the city for a while. read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a really cool dog friendly park. The views are amazing and I really like the 50 ft tv being up there. We plan on going back for their eagles party this Thursday. I'm sure it'll be a great time. We also got burgers from their food stand up there. They were really good as well. They also serve beer, wine, and some frozen drinks. read more

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We had a fabulous time! Sunset Social was just what we were looking for! There's a lot of open space for everyone. We brought a few blankets, a picnic of snacks and ordered drinks at the bar. We enjoyed the music from the DJ. We went on a Sunday from 12:30-3:30. This place is definitely a vibe. We got some great pictures with the spectacular views! Highly recommend and we can't wait to go back! read more

Such a cute place to hangout and great views. Sunset food was good and great for the kids and the drink were good as well.

Cira Green is a decidedly different kind of park; it's actually situated above a parking garage - this is a concept I've never seen implemented anywhere else. There's lots of space for gatherings here; there are also a number of lounge chairs, a snack shop and even a big screen for showing movies :-) When we visited here it was early in the morning on a weekend and there wasn't much going on, but the views of the city you'll see make riding the elevator up to the park totally worth it! read more

What a cool place to hangout! It was easy to find and we had a great time having a picnic on the lawn socially distant from other people there! I think you're allowed to bring food but not drinks so we went all out, having ourselves a picnic in the sky! After eating and taking some nice pictures, we got warm drinks and went under the tent to heat up! It gets a little cold and windy up here in the fall, so i recommend bringing a blanket or sweater or both! I love how they have the big screen for movies and watching sports! I bet it's even nicer in the summer to hang out in the sun! read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is such a cute hidden gem! If you're looking for great views of the city or you want to go on a cute picnic, this is the place for you. You can order food and drinks or you can bring your own. This is definitely one of the most picturesque places in Philadelphia! Anytime I have friends visit, this is one of the first places that I take them to. I love this place so much! They also have a dog park so you get to see puppies! read more

Cira Green - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a great spot to relax and chill with friends and a cute date spot. My friend also threw a birthday party here that was fantastic. The staff were very helpful throughout the planning process and during the event. I felt safe and comfortable with most of their COVID precautions but didn't like the fact that we requested that the catered food be individually packaged but it was served buffet style instead. Still a had a great time. Wonderful views of the city and lots of picturesque greenery. read more

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Wow, what a great place! Beautiful views! And, while many places would just allow that to be the only draw, the food, customer service and drinks were great too! read more

Breath-taking view in University City! A must go-to to see the wondrous Philadelphia skyline. Don't miss it as you walk by in the middle of 30th and Chestnut St! You'll walk in the parking area where you can take an elevator up to the 11th floor for a grand view of the city. I came with my boyfriend in the beginning of January... And can I say we were human icicles up there? Despite the harsh wintry weather, we enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. In my opinion, day time or during sunsets are the best times to visit if you want bright blue skies or golden rays of sunlight to be reflected on the buildings of the Philadelphia skyline. Hours: Winter, Spring, Fall 7AM-8PM Summer 6AM-10PM read more

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The PERFECT spot for a rooftop view of the Philly skyline! Chilly on a windy day, but tons of room to lounge on the grass, under the tent with tables, there's even a dog park. Extremely welcoming and inclusive feel! They serve food and alcohol (all alcoholic purchase must also include at least 1 food item - policy) they have limited beverage options but it's still worth it and not totally overpriced. Safe and clean atmosphere! read more

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This is a greenspace on top of a parking garage in Philadelphia. It's a bit foofooier than a roof, but with no real trees, it's really not helping the environment. Kinda cool I guess, but the city is full of parks - want to go to a green space? Head to one. I had friends that got married here in a DIY bum-rush kinda wedding. No one asked, just barged in. This really just feels like a way for a parking garage to gain more revenue. I dunno. It's ok I guess?? Shrug. read more