Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

The mission of Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children. Read More

Current Hours

*Smith is closed on Mondays

PLAYGROUND

April 1 – September 30
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm

PLAYHOUSE

April 1 – September 30
Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm

Special Hours & Closings

Sat 6/22 (private event day)
Playhouse open 10am-3pm
Playground open 10am-4pm

Tues 7/2 (private event day)
Free Visiting Hours 10am-4pm

Thurs 7/4 (public holiday)
CLOSED

Sat 7/6 (private event day)
Playhouse open 10am-3pm
Playground open 10am-4pm

Fri 7/12 (Ticketed family event day)
Free Visiting Hours 10am-12pm
Kidchella Music Festival 4-7:30pm

Fri 8/9 (Ticketed family event day)
Free Visiting Hours 10am-12pm
Kidchella Music Festival 4-7:30pm

*Smith staff reserves the right to close & re-open the Playground at their discretion for weather & safety concerns.

News & Events

Upcoming Events

Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event) Friday, June 14, July 12 & August 9 | 4-7:30pm Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse’s Kidchella Music Festival features performances by 6 nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists at Smith each summer as well as a celebration of local youth arts and other fun activities for families. Details & Tickets Support for Kidchella provided in part by Franke Group, Friends Central, WXPN’s Kids Corner, OWTK.com, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Pennsylvania Council on…

Kidchella T-Shirts Now Available!

We’re excited to have a limited supply of 2019 Kidchella Music Festival in kids’ sizes! Order yours online today or purchase at our remaining concerts in July and August! Kidchella 2019 T-Shirts Youth Extra Small $15.00 USDYouth Small $15.00 USDYouth Medium $15.00 USD