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.
Playground Updates: Safety First at Smith
At Smith Memorial Playground, your family’s safety is our top priority. To ensure that every child can continue to enjoy a safe and joyful play experience, we are replacing sections of our playground’s safety surfacing this fall.
During this project, some areas of the Playground will be temporarily closed, including a portion of the front lawn and parking lot. Please refer to the map to see which spaces are affected. Many other play areas remain open, including the Giant Wooden Slide, and we encourage you to explore and enjoy them while improvements are underway.
Thank you for your patience as we make these important upgrades. These improvements will help us keep play free, safe, and fun for every child for years to come.
Smith Rocks! - Now Open
The newest Smith Play-Stallation has rolled in!
Young geologists can unleash their inner geologist with hands-on fun! They'll build towering structures out of papier-mâché boulders, explore real rocks and minerals, and play a round of geology bingo. For an extra challenge, children can test their balance and agility in a “floor is lava” adventure, hopping from stepping stones to balance beams. And the highlight? A five-foot-tall scarf cannon that blasts bursts of colorful “magma” straight from its core!
Come check out Smith Rocks until December 31, 2025 on the first floor of the Playhouse in the Bodek Den.
What's New at Smith!
Now enrolling: Wonderspring Preschool at Smith Memorial Playground offers an evidence based, state approved curriculum led by highly qualified teachers, with hands on learning in engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
To learn more or schedule a tour, call 267-876-3800, or visit www.wonderspring.org
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