Directions and Parking

 

Tenth Presbyterian Church

17th and Spruce Streets, Center City Philadelphia

 

Directions

Tenth is located on the corner of 17th and Spruce Streets in Center City Philadelphia. Public transit is readily available, with more than a dozen routes within a 10-minute walk.

During business hours, our office entrance is at 1701 Delancey Street.

For evening and weekend events, note the entrance indicated by the hosting ministry.

Sunday Street Parking

Map of parking options described on this page. Key for the parking map

Parking Garages

Nearby garages offer reduced rate or free parking for Tenth attendees are generally a better parking option on Sundays since street parking fills up quickly.

Sunday Times and Locations

Limited street parking (with a Tenth Parking Placard; see conditions below) is available for all Sunday Worship Services at the following times and locations, on both sides of the street:

Sundays: 8:00am — 2:00pm on east/west streets:
Note that this is NOT available for the Sunday Afternoon Service, as that service continues after 2pm.

  • Both sides of Lombard from 16th to 19th

Sundays: 8:00am — 10:00pm on north/south streets

  • Both sides of 16th from Pine to Latimer
  • Both sides of 17th from Locust to Pine (for people with accessibility needs only, guidelines below)
  • Both sides of 18th from Lombard to Spruce
  • West side of 18th from Spruce to S. Rittenhouse Square

The city may ticket or tow vehicles that are parked:

  • In handicapped spaces.
  • In front of driveways or garages.
  • In bus stops.
  • In bike lanes.
  • On any sidewalk.
  • Within 15 feet of fire hydrants.
  • Within 20 feet of crosswalks.
  • Without Tenth placards, which are at both the Spruce Street and Delancey Street entrances.
  • More than 1 foot from the curb.

Tenth Parking Placards

You will need to display a Tenth Parking Placard on the dashboard of your vehicle (driver’s side), visible through the front windshield. Placards are available at both the Spruce Street and Delancey Street entrances.

Parking Safety and Courtesy

When parking on the street we ask that you…

  • Check carefully for bike riders before opening your door into traffic.
  • Display the current parking placard in your front windshield. Placards can be obtained from our Delancey or Spruce Street entrances.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Sunday street parking guidelines. Not following these guidelines may result in your car being ticketed or towed.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking for those with limited mobility for Sunday services is available on 17th Streets directly across from the Sanctuary. An “Accessible” Tenth placard is required. The blue cones with the handicapped symbol indicate where handicapped parking is available. Follow all other Sunday street parking guidelines found above. Accessible placards can be found at the Delancey or Spruce Street entrances.

Other Street Parking

Many of the blocks around tenth have street parking which is free and without time limit on Sundays. Always check the signs.

Parking Tickets

  • If you receive a parking ticket, please take a picture showing where and how you were parked.
  • Confirm you were parked within the allowed areas, listed here and on the back of the parking placard.
  • Email your photo and a scan or picture of your ticket to welcome@tenth.org.
  • Staff will review the ticket and equip you with information you need to resolve it as easily as possible.
  • Keep the original ticket in your personal files until the matter is resolved.

Tickets are your responsibility. We want to help, but cannot help resolve tickets if they are not submitted to us promptly.

Garage Parking

Penn Garage

1700 Block of South Street

Enter from South Street. The entrance is on your right in the middle of the block.

Stamp your ticket at Tenth’s Delancey or Spruce Street entrances. You must have exact change after 8 PM.

Saturdays and Sundays: $6 with stamped ticket
Weekday Events (approved events only; must enter after 5 PM): $6 with stamped ticket

Ez Park 15th & South

1441 South Street (Sundays, any duration)

Stamp your ticket at Tenth’s Delancey or Spruce Street entrances.

Sundays: $15 with stamped ticket
Saturday & Weekday Events: Not available

Other Options

While we only have negotiated rates with the lots above, you can often find reasonable parking rates by booking online in advance with tools like SpotHero.

Special Event Parking

Diagram of parking options described on this page. Key for the parking diagram

Parking Garages

Nearby garages offer reduced rate or free parking for Tenth attendees are generally a better parking option on Sundays since street parking fills up quickly.

Special Event Times and Locations

Limited street parking (with a Special Event Tenth Parking Placard; see conditions below) is available for select special events starting one hour before the event through one hour after the event.

  • Both sides of 16th from Pine to Spruce
  • Both sides of 17th from Spruce to Pine
  • Both sides of 18th from Pine to Spruce

There is not designated Accessible parking for special events, but there are unloading areas on both 17th and Delancey.

The city may ticket or tow vehicles that are parked:

  • In handicapped spaces.
  • In front of driveways or garages.
  • In bus stops.
  • In bike lanes.
  • On any sidewalk.
  • Within 15 feet of fire hydrants.
  • Within 20 feet of crosswalks.
  • Without Tenth placards, which are at both the Spruce Street and Delancey Street entrances.
  • More than 1 foot from the curb.

Special Event Parking Placards

You will need to display a Tenth Special Event Parking Placard on the dashboard of your vehicle (driver’s side), visible through the front windshield. This placard is different from the ones you may have if you join us on Sundays.

Parking Safety and Courtesy

When parking on the street we ask that you…

  • Check carefully for bike riders before opening your door into traffic.
  • Display the current parking placard in your front windshield. Placards can be obtained from our Delancey or Spruce Street entrances.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Sunday street parking guidelines. Not following these guidelines may result in your car being ticketed or towed.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is not specifically reserved for special events.

Other Street Parking

Nearly all of the blocks near Tenth have standard street parking. Consider using these areas if you see a space. If there are no signs on a given block, there is no time limit or meter.

Parking Tickets

  • If you receive a parking ticket, please take a picture showing where and how you were parked.
  • Confirm you were parked within the allowed areas, listed here and on the back of the parking placard.
  • Email your photo and a scan or picture of your ticket to welcome@tenth.org.
  • Staff will review the ticket and equip you with information you need to resolve it as easily as possible.
  • Keep the original ticket in your personal files until the matter is resolved.

Tickets are your responsibility. We want to help, but cannot help resolve tickets if they are not submitted to us promptly.