Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse in East Fairmount Park

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a free historic indoor and outdoor playground in East Fairmount Park spanning 6.5 acres, with the famous three-story Playhouse and Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide.

Programs

Free drop-in play plus structured events. Programs include:
- Free daily open play (Tues-Sun)
- Smithville indoor playground
- Play-Stallations (interactive exhibits)
- Playbrary Imaginative Playspace
- Marion Stokes Library
- Nature Explore areas
- Summer camps
- School partnerships
- Birthday party and event rentals

What's Included

• Three-floor historic Playhouse
• Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide
• 6.5-acre outdoor playground
• Indoor Smithville play city
• Library and reading nooks
• Nature explore areas

Experience

Beloved Philly institution that combines a historic indoor Playhouse with sprawling outdoor play, all free of charge. Suits Philly families looking for a destination day out with multi-age appeal across indoor and outdoor settings.