News and Press

Press

For media inquiries contact Lance Washington, Communications Manager, at Lance@smithplayground.org.

Smith in the media!

Join the fun at Kidchella 2024 at Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park | Summer Beat

CBS Philly | June 21, 2024

‘Abbott Elementary’ takes a field trip to what might be Philly’s best-kept secret

The Philadelphia Inquirer | May 15, 2024

Smith Memorial Playground's Adults Only "Party in the Playground"

Wooder Ice | May 6, 2024

Smith Memorial Playground's Play-A-Palooza is Back with Activities, Giveaways, and More and it's Free to Attend

Wooder Ice | March 27, 2024

Smith Memorial Playground presents annual 'Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia'

The Philadelphia Tribune | February 10, 2024

Perfect weather for Halloween events around the region weekend

6abc | October 27, 2023

Kidchella festival in Philadelphia promotes back-to-school opportunities, fun learning for kids

6abc | August 18, 2023

Can Placed-Based Learning Work In  Philly Schools Too?

The Philadelphia Citizen | March 7, 2023

This weekend in Philly: 100 years of Disney, brewery trolley tours and more

KYW News Radio | February 23, 2023

Black History Month: Honoring Leaders and Legends in Fairmount Park

3CBS News | February 4, 2023

'Halloweekend' Tip Sheet: Where to Get in Spooky Spirit in Philly Region, Beyond

NBC10 | October 28, 2022

Fall foliage: Where to go leaf peeping in Philly and beyond

Metro Philadelphia | October 11, 2022

6 things to do with kids in Philly this week

Philadelphia Inquirer | August 3, 2022

Newly renovated Fairmount Park playhouse offers kids serious fun as an antidote to screen time 

The Philadelphia Inquirer | November 28, 2021

Smith Memorial Playground to Reopen and Kick Off Spring With Play-a-Palooza

Philadelphia Family | March 16, 2021