Parks On Tap Returning To Fairmount Water Works Friday

PHILADELPHIA — Parks on Tap is back for 2022 and will open this Friday at the Fairmount Water Works.

Philadelphia's popular beer garden will open at 5 p.m. Friday at Water Works, 640 Waterworks Drive.

Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and noon to 11 pm. Saturday and Sunday.

This year, Parks on Tap at Water Works will celebrate Juneteenth on Sunday, June 19, and will have special hours on Monday, June 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in honor of the official City holiday of Juneteenth, and Tuesday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Additionally, Pride at the Park: Pride Day at Parks on Tap returns Saturday, June 18, from noon to 6 p.m.

For 2022, all guests must sign in prior to entry to access their free seasonal membership. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Seating is first come, first served. The beer garden is 21+ and anyone under 21 must be accompanied by adults.

For food and drink, Parks on Tap will offer the casual fare and local brews that it has become known for. In addition to providing a variety of local craft beers, patrons can also expect wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages such as water, lemonade, and iced tea.

Food at the Water Works location highlights convenient grab and go menu items such as locally sourced wraps and snacks.

The beer menu will include Mainstay Independent Brewing Company’s Love Your Park Pale Ale.

Love Your Park Pale Ale was originally created exclusively for Parks on Tap to help raise awareness for volunteering at loveyourpark.org.

Water Works menu

Snacks

Warm Soft Pretzel (V) $4
Spicy Maple Mustard

Burrata Cheese $11
Pesto, Prosciutto, Sesame Crackers

Hummus (V) $9
Edamame, Mint, Spring Onion, Togarashi, Pita Chips
-sub cucumber and celery for pita (GF)

Salads

Arugula (VG) $11
Dried Cherries, Roasted Squash, Aged Gouda, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pretzel Crouton

Soba Noodle (V) $12
Snow Peas, Shaved Hearts of Palm, Shiitake Mushrooms, Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette

Sandwiches (All served with a bag of potato chips)

Pulled Pork $14
Coleslaw, B&B Pickles, Brioche Bun

Hot Roast Beef $15
BBQ Eye of Round, Horseradish-Miso Sauce, White Soy Pickled Onion, Seeded Long Roll

Turkey Hoagie $12
Smoked Turkey Breast, Lancaster Colby, Shaved Iceberg, Cherry Pepper Relish, Seeded Long Roll

Veggie Wrap (V) $12
Hummus, Roasted Peppers, Broccoli, Red Onion, Flour Tortilla

Kid’s Hot Dog $5
All Beef Hot Dog, Martin’s Potato Bun

Sweets

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie $3

Drinks

Beer on Tap

Mainstay Bowline IPA (8.4%) $7
Mainstay Poplar Pills (5.0%) $7
Mainstay King Laird Weisse (5.3%) $7
Mainstay Love Your Parks Pale Ale (5.3%) $7
Mainstay Constitution lager (5.4%) $7
Kenwood light lager (4.2%) $7
Downeast Cider $7

Beer in Cans

Bowline IPA $7
2SP- Sunfest Shandy $7
Bud Light Seltzer $7
Coastal Rose Spritz $7
Parks Pale Ale $7

Cocktails

Hibiscus Lemonade $10
Vodka, Hibiscus, Fresh Lemonade

Hanami Punch $10
Tequila, Soju, St. Germain, Green Tea, Lemon Juice

Wine

Rose $9

Non-Alcoholic

Red Bull $6
Fresh House Lemonade $3
Bottled Water $3