Directions & Map

Driving

  • From 95, take the Vine Street Expressway and exit at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Turn right off the ramp onto 22nd Street, first right onto the Parkway, and first right onto 21st Street. Take 21st Street to Walnut Street.

  • From the Schuylkill Expressway (76), enter the Vine Street Expressway (676) and immediately take the Benjamin Franklin Parkway/23rd Street exit. Follow the signs to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, but turn right at 21st Street. Take 21st Street to Walnut Street.

Parking

  • On-street parking: On Sunday mornings, parking is permitted on the west side of 21st Street from Chestnut to Locust Streets and on the north side of Locust Street from 20th to 23rd Streets.  Please display the placard provided prominently on your vehicle dashboard to avoid being ticketed.  Parking placards may be obtained from an usher or click to download placard.

  • Discounted parking is available at the Metropolis garage, located at 2107 Sansom Street (next to The Hart of Catering Cafè).
    The parking/validation process has recently changed; note that cash is not accepted. (Visit the Metropolis website for information and FAQs.)

  1. At the garage, give the valet specialist your mobile phone number and Metropolis will text you a link to view and manage your valet parking visit using your phone. (You will not receive a ticket.)

  2. Open the link sent to you via text message and follow the instructions in the Metropolis web or iOS app to confirm your information or finish signing up for Metropolis. 

  3. At the church, scan the validation QR code displayed in the narthex or outside of the church office. (You must allow camera access on your smart phone to scan the QR code.) Claim discounted parking by following the instructions shown when the Metropolis web or iOS app opens. You will receive confirmation that the validation was successfully applied to your visit. You can see the redeemed validation under the parking visit details section of your active parking visit.

  4. Ready to go? Open your active parking visit on the Metropolis web or iOS app and tap “Request vehicle.” Then, review your visit details or add a tip if you would like, then tap “Pay and request” and the valet will get your vehicle. Meet the valet specialist at the valet stand to pick up your vehicle.

  5. Payment or tipping at Metropolis locations can only be completed using the payment method on your Metropolis account.

Public Transportation

  • Market Frankford line: transfer to any of the subway surface routes at 30th Street if going east, or at 15th Street if going west.

  • Trolley: Stop at 22nd Street and walk two blocks south and one block east.

  • Broad Street line: Stop at Walnut/Locust. Transfer to any of the west-bound buses on Walnut Street to 21st Street.