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News and Press

Executive Director Reports

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    For media inquiries contact Cheryl Carson, Director of Advancement, at Cheryl@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

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