Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse

Creating Joyful and Meaningful Interactions Through Play

We are a world of indoor and outdoor fun that is always free to visit. Our one-of-a-kind historic Playhouse offers three floors of interactive play. Our 6 1/2 acre Playground has multiple zones for climbing, swinging, spinning and exploring as well as our famous Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide—a Philadelphia tradition.

Hours & Location

Visiting Hours

APRIL - SEPTEMBER

Tues - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm

Sat - Sun: 10 am - 7 pm

OCTOBER - MARCH

Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm

Sat - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

Please Note: Smith Memorial Playground is always closed on Mondays.
We also occasionally close for private events or maintenance. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking our website or social media before your visit for the most up-to-date hours and announcements.

Kidchella Music Festival

Smith Memorial Playground kicks off the summer with our Kidchella Music Festival, presented by Wawa Welcome America. Join us for a FREE, one-day extravaganza featuring four dynamic, family-friendly musical artists. Enjoy art stations, delicious treats, exciting giveaways, community partner tables, delightful pre-show activities, and a stunning main concert—all while celebrating our 125th Anniversary! Register for FREE tickets here.

Boxopolis Play-Stallation

Welcome to our newest Play-Stallation! Boxopolis is a cardboard city built by you! Children are invited to construct forts and tunnels, design their own buildings, race matchbox cars down tubes, create ping-pong ball runs, and even craft cardboard costumes. Using imaginative cardboard kits, every child (and adult) can add their own unique touch to this ever-growing world of play.

Opening Wed, 7/2 - come build, explore, and bring Boxopolis to life! This Play-Stallation is open through September.

Play-Stallations are located on the first floor of the Playhouse, in Bodek Hall.