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

Discover Smith Memorial's Community Pop-Up Playhouse, a mobile play and learning experience visiting schools, festivals, and neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Engage in creative activities designed for PreK-5 children, all at no cost.

Party in the Playground is Smith’s annual fundraiser where the adults take over! Each year we honor Play Champions for their dedication and commitment to providing and promoting unstructured play for all children. The event features live music, an auction and raffle and fabulous local food and drink.

Step into Smith's Playhouse for rotating Play-Stallations where creativity and imagination flourish! Experience our current 'Under the Sea' exhibit—build coral reefs, learn about shells, and much more.

Support Smith's Preserving Play Campaign! Smith is embarking on a transformational $14.1 million campaign that will significantly expand its programming and reach, and protect its legacy as a unique Philadelphia treasure for generations to come.

On October 8, 2022, the Slide-A-Thon begins with family-friendly activities and kids' races in the morning, followed by a team competition in the afternoon. Enjoy food, music, raffles, and plenty of playground fun as we slide to raise money in support of Smith's mission-driven work.

2025 Honorees of Smith Memorial Playground Mo’ne Davis Mo'ne Ikea Davis is an American former Little League Baseball pitcher and former Hampton University softball player from Philadelphia, PA.

Corporate Slide-A-Thon 2023. When: Friday, October 6, 2023, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2025 Honorees of Smith Memorial Playground Quinta Brunson Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and dubbed “the new queen of sitcoms” by New York Magazine, Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe award-winning actor, producer, writer, and creator Quinta Brunson has quickly made a name for herself as a powerful force and game ...

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