Reviews of Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. (Sports Complex) in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121, United States
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Open hours of Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
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10 am–4 pm
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10 am–4 pm
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10 am–4 pm
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10 am–4 pm
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10 am–4 pm
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10 am–4 pm
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Reviews of Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Benjamin Schwantes
Very interesting and unique spot in Philadelphia. Large mansion and grounds devoted to play. Playground area and nature trails outside. Lots of different equipment for various age levels. The giant slide is not to be missed. Indoor dress up rooms and a basement play area. Lots of bathroom facilities. Definitely worth a visit.
Benjamin Classen
Wow! I haven't been here for almost 6 years and it's incredible! Friend's daughter had a birthday party here and the staff support was really kind and thoughtful. Loved the backyard/playground especially. It was wonderful seeing so many children playing together outside. Wish we lived closer to return more often.
Christine DeVose-Cowans
Overall, cool experience for kids. I have yet to visit the outdoor playground due to the weather. I really want to love the playhouse, but it’s not the best for small toddlers or children who may still put things in their mouths. There were small bits of toys and trash on the playhouse floor. A few of the electrical outlets did not have covers.
The pros of the Smith Playground is that it’s free for the community. There are tons of indoor playgrounds throughout Philadelphia but most are not free. There are several floors for kids to explore. I took my son and niece and they had a blast. They didn’t want to leave. Great activity if you are in the area. I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here.
Tara kopecki
AMAZING PLAYGROUND!!!!!everywhere you turn there's more creative things to play on and do I've never seen ANYTHING like it and although our ride there is slightly inconvenient we WILL be back!!!!
A S
Incredible place to take your kids, much more then a playground. 3 floors of indoor activities, reading rooms, and play spaces in a beautiful historic mansion. As well as multiple outdoor playgrounds and the wood slide. My son was absolutely enthralled indoors though and if we lived in Philly I would bring him here often. It’s like him having a mansion full of toys and play and nice places for the parents to relax too. Wonderful place that shouldn’t be missed, by donation, and please do so we can keep this place open another hundred years!
Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)
Visited the vintage wooden slide during a Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt. Love that it's open to all ages. Do recommend taking the burlap sheet to protect yourself as you slide down. It is not too steep -- fun for all ages. When we visited the toy train, our shiba loved peeking out of the engine!
Arielle
My son really loved playing in the indoor play space. Everyone was friendly there and there was so much to play with. It’s a great space to go to on a Sunday.
Shipra Kumar
The playground itself is LOVELY. My daughter had a great time. Our car got broken into, though. It was in the open parking lot just like all of the other cars. Stay safe!
Carolyn Day
Super fun for the little one. Parking is easy and it wasn't too crowded when we visited. Plus you can't beat the wooden slide.
Louis DiDonato
We had a great time. They have things for toddlers, young kids, and older kids to enjoy. They do have picnic benches, however they may be limited due to parties reserving them. Not to worry though, there is plenty of space in the front yard to lay out a blanket and some lawn chairs. A food truck showed up with some basic menu items and water-ice.
We will definitely be going back!
Chana Backman
Great place to take little ones with lots of toys to play with. The playground is great for all ages and has a fun wooden slide.
Diane Anderson
Wonderful playground! Excellent individual structures with a setup that had my Very Strong and 'never quits" 7yr old granddaughter going from one piece of equipment to the next without any need for encouragement! My late husband used to *Cherish the Right* to help polish the giant wood slide when he was a kid in the 1950s. When it was neglected due to the cost of up keep etc through the years he was very sad. He was Vietnam vet, with all the pain conflict that he had, it was Wonderful for us to visit the slide with our kids in late 1990s. They were able to slide, not in the Grandeur of his childhood. Saturday when I took my granddaughter the slide was in Beautiful Condition! The playground around it has soft landing material all around the structures. My husband used to laugh about how in our day jungle gyms were all metal pipes, built tall with concrete all around them so we could 'crack' our heads open! It was a perfect day in our Memorial Weekend! (Be sure to go inside to see pics of history on all 3 floors, it is a good opportunity to teach kids how things have changed and how they haven't). Also, they need donations to fix the bathrooms, just FYI... It was a perfect little trip! We were a little busy so I guess I didn't get a pic of the slide?!
Jen Taylor Hogg
Geared for address 6 and under, but fun for older kids too!
Ross Sager
This place is wonderful, and since the last time I was there they've updated it and expanded the basement so it has even more space for kids to have fun!
Tanya Straus (Alimova)
A fantastic playground, playhouse, and educational resource. There is something Tor every kid of every age. The playhouse is great for on its own, but especially awesome to have somewhere to go if you get caught in the rain! They also do birthday parties and events. Highly recommend coming here with your little ones!
Aurora Morales
A nice place to take your kids. It's donation based, so you can donate the amount you want and enter the par. They have painting activities (at least the day I went). Kids can run and play on the different stations.
Abigail Gustafson
Had the best time with our 16 month old. So many fun rooms and activities and the best part is that it’s free!
Donna Holland
Smith Memorial Playground is a treasure of the community.
It is a historical gem in Fairmount Park that offers children of every age squeals of delight and boundless laughter.
There was so much running, jumping, spinning, sliding and much activity in almost every area of the playground including the Colonial PlayHouse.
It was a lot of fun to be there with 7-yr old and 10-yr. old sisters!
MoreEverything Today
Kids truly enjoyed their play here; many things todo. My kids particularly liked the hay sack slide. It’s a must go for a day in the park with the kids.
Kevin McNeil
Spectacular playground. Huge, open, well maintained, immensely varied option that is a must visit. We drive down from NYC to take advantage of all Philadelphia has to offer and this is a required stop. Our kids have a blast here. A special feature includes the wooden, covered slide that provides burlap sacks for maximum sliding fun. Can’t recommend this place enough
Liz McGlinchey Tan
Super cute but omg they need ac inside. I know it's an old mansion but some mini splits in the upper rooms would do an immense improvement. Love the big slide!
Jewel
Best park in Philly hands down! Something to do for all ages. Giant wooden slide is and will always be 1 of the best things to do there. The park has super clean grounds, lots of shade and fun entertainment for my 5.5 year old! We will be back next week.
Davita Emanuel
Love this place, it's great for my grandson who has autism. He loves to spin and they have many contraptions for him to do just that. We always have a blast. They even have an indoor play area which is great on too hot days.
Daniel Lee
This large mansion and grounds are devoted entirely to play, with all ages welcome. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the whole atmosphere was quite charming.
The playground is equipped with slides and swings, as well as other fun things like a climbing wall and an obstacle course. There's also a sandbox where kids can dig in their toes or make mud pies
Alix Foster
Amazing play space. Both indoor and outdoor play areas this is an awesome place to come for kids of any age.
Shannon Liang
The kids love it. Especially the play house.
Nick Yu He
Amazing park for kids to play!
Loren Hicks
The outside facilities are spectacular. There is equipment for kids of all ages. Taken my neices nephew ages ranging from 18 months to 5 and they all had a blast. Not to mention the large slide, everyone should take a ride on that at least once. I mean EVERYONE. Grown-ups will enjoy it as much as the kids do.
The inside facilities are a bit lacking though. The toys in playhouse are probably at least 8-15 years old. I like the fact that there aren't any electronic toys so kids have to use their imagination, but even still some of them are likely from the 1990s or older.
Marie MP
Omg this place is one ofbthe best parks I've been too. Cute gem in the middle of strawberry mansion. People travel 45 minutes or,more to get to this. They have 3 tiers a slide that's wicked cool. A must for fall visit won't regret it. Clean grounds friendly staff
Brendan Kingston
Such a cool indoor and outdoor space for the little one to run around in. Was busy but not too crowded, especially outdoors.
Toni Severs
This is a great place for children 3-story playhouse.
Lots of activities plus many different playground areas.
Hillary Kane
Perfect place to bring young kids. Free (small suggested donation) and lots of toys and playground equipment. A hidden gem!
Ajay J
I'm new to Philadelphia and I am a nanny as well. Everytime I bring the children here the staff is so polite and they always welcome you with open arms.
Today two lovely ladies sit out and we're super welcoming when my child and I came in.. Tiffany and Shasmine thank you so much for your kindness and all your help during our stay.
Mamaninja
It's a huge play place. 5 dollars donation suggested. Open between 10am and 6pm.
My 2 years old baby love it.
toni sexton
U can smell the history when u walk in the house. The parks are perfect for children. Employees are friendly and they have a lot of activities year round. And the big slide is the best!
Miriam Paskind
This place looks a little old and dirty but it was so much fun! Went with my siblings and nieces and we had a blast! Great equipment for high energy children of all ages, build muscle and release energy. The big enclosed slide was a highlight for me and my family (think slippery bowling alley wood floor warped into a slalom hill, with burlap sacks to go down with). We were there for hours and didn't even explore all the activities. And this what was just outdoor space! There is an indoor space for toddlers too! I definitely recommend this park. Enjoy!
Makeda Rucker
This place is awesome! My kids didn’t want to stop coming down that huge slide. I loved to see the smiles on their faces every time they slid down the slide. The whole atmosphere was overall great. There is plenty of things the kids can do at this park. The staff was friendly. I can’t wait to bring the kids back.
Latoya Blake
Oh we just love smith playground. It’s fun for the entire family. I enjoyed watching parents interact with their children and were friendly to other adults. Everything and everyone there was so cool. I highly recommend everyone visit as often as they can. It’s never a dull moment.
Jennifer Irvin
Took my client today. This was her first time and she loved it
gae song
I’m proud that Philly has such an amazing children space available to the public for free
James H
Enjoyed being a Kindergarten chaperone as well as your playground, it was also a good workout!!!
Natasha Jovan
We went to a kidchella event here and this place is amazing. The children had sooooo much fun they were so busy enjoying all of the fun playground features. Slides, swings, a giant boat, a web jungle gym... The list goes on. It's a total must to take your children of all ages.
Toni Severs
This is an amazing Playhouse three stories for children my 2-year-old grandson had such a good time there.
love life (Riefy)
Great place for kids/family play
The big slide is iconic & fun for all ages
The play mansion is awesome for the younger kids.
Clean family restrooms
No balls, bikes, food or drinks allowed
Donation (monetary) are always accepted and welcome
Located inside of fairmount park of of 33rd & Oxford st.
Jenn C
Great playground, inside the house is close... free entrance... kids loves the place
ELVA MEJIA
Entrance is free, they have a 3 story house for kids 5 & under. Every floor has an activity for specific age range. The best part was the sack slide!
Keenan Davis
Nice place to take kids to play and relax. They have many toy options and space for your child to run free.
RumberoCincuentaY9
Smith Memorial Park is great for kids. Slides and swings, indoor activities for toddlers. Free but donations are welcome.
Cindy Robinson
We took our daycare students there and they had a ball. We packed their lunch and made a day of it! There was so much to do they didn't get bored.
Kathy Murray
I haven't been in years to this playground. It has been remodeled since I went last and I love the different activities to engage the children and the set up is for the safety of the children. It is unfortunate we don't have similar setups at more impoverished areas throughout the city.
Cheli Streeter
Absolutely love this place! Keeps my kid busy for hours and staff is always friendly and kind.
Daria Adams
This place is huge alot of land and different rooms. I attend a 5yr birthday party here , and it was awesome!
Dan Powell
Tons of stuff to do! Great and safe place for kids of all ages.
Paul Butler
A 'pay as you wish' location. Great for kids! The playground had a lot of easily accessible playground equipment. Worth the day trip.
Joie A
Absolutely beautiful, a hidden gem. The kids had so much fun! Will definitely be back again.
Joseph Smith
My son loved this place! So much to do for kids big and small. Make sure you try the giant wooden slide. Its for kids ages 0-99.
Stephanie Johnson
Wow ... How wonderful the Smith Playground is nice play areas for all truly enjoyed it with my grandsons and daughter
Adrienne Williams
I love Smith Playground, my grandchildren had a ball, they also visit the manision that has 3 floors of fun for the little ones. I give it an A plus.
Tom LaPorta
My kids (18 month old twins) love playing in the two big playrooms full of toys here. It's a great place for them to see new kids and have a great time.
Tanesha Trippett
Smith Playground holds awesome events and has Brotherly Grub come through with Brotherly Love thatis kid and adult friendly
Daniel Choi
Clean, interesting, fun for active kids, free. Large area to run around and play.
Elon James White
Great for the kids even when it’s cold. Kind staff.
Mo Manklang
Loved this spot - have wanted to come here for years and will definitely be back again!
Ernest Glover
HOD campers had a great time! Looking forward to going back again.
Katherine Quishpe
Very nice indoor and outdoor play center to go with the kids all ages is free have parking have nice activities in the indoor, but the outdoor park is another level, super big and many activities, amayzing for the kids, but bring your own food and drinks because there is not. A close store to buy it.
Katie Goodroe
This place is awesome kids really loved it
Yaasiyn Muhammad
Can't go wrong with a couple of hours at Smith Playground! An easy and inexpensive way to entertain the little ones.
Paury Flowers
Smith Playground is a excellent free resource for energetic kids to run wild! The wooden slide alone is good for 30 mins+ of fun but there is enough space and stations for every kid toddler-to-10.
Wal .S
Another very fond distant memory from my past .This place is certainly quite salient as well as indelible in my mind and memorable to me from the many places I visited during my childhood. I came here once with a group other kids from a summer camp several decades ago . I can recall we all had an absolutely stellar and jovial time on the famous and colossal vintage wooden slide they have at this place . I never seen anywhere else that has a huge wooden slide like here at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse ,which makes this venue truly unique. Although I am now a fully grown man ,I would love to eventually come back here only if I have any children in the future . I highly recommend paying this place a visit. It's a fantastic place to bring kids .
Gregg Fiorentino
Had a great afternoon. Brought snacks for the kids and they were able to take advantage of all the activities available at the site.
Lauren McGinley
I've taken my son to this place a handful of times now. He loves it! We always spend about 2 hours here. We haven't been able to go inside yet due to renovations but i was told back in April from a worker it was going to be done this fall so I am taking him this afternoon, in hope that we get to explore the new playhouse since it isn't that nice out today.
Latte ItsMe
Awesome time celebrating my daughter's 1st birthday. Staff was polite, friendly and professional. Thank you for an amazing day!
Victoria Galperin
My four year old and seven year old loved playing outside!
Rachel Camacho
Loved it. Clean and nice. Had a picnic across the street on the grass with my kids.
Helen Beljean
Such great pieces of play equipment. The house is being refurbished and expects to reopen in Aug 2020. Fun paint experience using sticks and leaves.
Klschiellerd
This park is great, very fun, lots to do, my little one loved it!
Focus James
Fun tradition! Mom always got ys to fun no matter what craziness was going on! Now get to give my daughter the gift of Smith Playground
Danielle Correa
So much free fun I'm thankful for this place! It makes both children of very different ages 10 and 3 very happy. The slide is awesome sauce! Different kinds of swings! Bathrooms are new and clean! It's a must come!
DJ Ulrich
Very lovely playground and park. Well kept and utilized appropriately.
Aichata Bathily
Love this place ! Perfect place to bring your kids! They will have so much fun!!
Indoor play and outdoor play
Erica Johnson
Great place for outdoor play. The top and 2nd floor are okay areas. The basement is really cool with bikes, push cars, scooters, and a jungle gym type thing.
Darryl Ford
Excellent place to take your children thus place is a hidden gem in Philadelphia
David Creamer
The playground is a mansion and grounds donated 2 Phila.by a wealthy but childless couple for use as a playground 4 children at the turn 2 the 20th century .It has a lot of outdoor apparati and many toys indoors but the premier attraction is a semi-indoor wooden slidingboard.U r given a burlap bag 4 ur hindquarters but probably don't need it because the wood is like the wood on a bowling alley.Admission is free but donations r accepted.It's a nice place 2 go 2 c people little and big happy.
Denise Wilson
Had fun..felt safe
Larry Schwalb
Cool Philadelphia Secret Treasure to bring your children
JS Williamson
My first memories go back to when the pool was still here I was in Montessori at Our Lady of Mercy near Temple U around 3 years old. My kids have played here celebrated events here and now my grand kids are getting to experience it. With Francine at the helm it will flourish once again.
Nicole Wilson
Great place for family fun!
Wee Shan Ong
Absolutely loved the experience here with my toddler boy. Even though it's a free place, it is very well-maintained and even the restrooms are clean. Definitely worth it for us to donate to ensure that the place continues to be well-maintained for more kids and families to enjoy.
Dalin Algarbua
Great playground for kids and toddler my daughter loves go there. We LOVE the wooden slide! It’s awesome that this great place is for free really impressed!
Elizabeth McElroy
A great free resource in the community for imagination play
A&K All Natural Inc
Very nice place in a great location. No entree fee but a donation of your choice is requested. My kids had a great time from age 11, 9 to 3 years old. Could use some upgrades as some play areas looked very old. Will definitely visit this place on the regular.
Gino J Capobianchi Jr
Great free place with free parking for kids! I went here as a kid 30 years ago and missed the big slide! Please donate to help this spot to thrive.
Nicole Shepherdson
I would definitely give it a 5 star but had to go with a 4 star only because I think an employee should be where the big slide is other than that amazing and had a great time
Derrick Allen
Impossible for kids to not have a blast here! So much for them to see and do. Amazing place. We'll definitely be back!
Joshua E.
Amazing free playground. Had never been inside the house till this past visit. Definitely worth checking out
Jennifer Evangelist
Always fun at Smith. We trick or treating on this chilly day with Smith. Thanks for having a safe event for the kids.
Pat Demaio
Great park for children. A lot of various spaces for play. Adult frisbee golf starts here. Parking can get muddy.
Nic Kell
Amazing !!!same as I remember as a child .and now my grandson can have the same experience as I
Sarah Smith
Kids are able to benefit in many ways. I still smile as I remember my days as a child on the 'big' sliding board. 😊I now get to enjoy an amazing part of my childhood and my children's childhoods with my grandchildren. 😄
The renovations are wonderful! I'm not afraid of the bathroom anymore. 🤣🤣🤣
Yvette Altice-Plummer
Nice play area. Buildings were under construction with tape around the area. Bathrooms were well kept ONCE you were able to LOCATE them. Directions were confusing. Attended a 4 yr. OId grand nephew's birthday party. Outdoor venue cut down on Covid transmission. Pleasant attendants did come around to check in on participants about trash , maintenance needs etc. Pleasant experience other than trying to find bathroom facilities. You bring your own food. There were reserved areas with partial covering and table benches for party hosts. Didn't get to go on the famous giant slide. Park area was closing .
Timothy Cauthorn
Had a birthday party for grandson. Turned out better than expected
Grounds are well maintained. Kids had a great time. Staff was very helpful setting up and breaking down.
Charlie Dunn
Top 5 place in Philly for kids. Great stuff indoor and outdoor, check first to see if you need a reservation for inside. If it's a beautiful day, hit this up and then head across the street to the Discovery Center.
Daniel Herd
Great outdoor playground that is well maintained if you consider the lack of funding and support from the city. It could be so much more with just a decent sized budget
Daniel Fey
Super cute place for children that are newborn to about 12 years old. It is free but they ask for a donation. It is very clean and kept very nicely. The park area is ginormous! The wooden slide is so cool! The inside has all different rooms! Would definitely recommend to anyone who has children !
VINEETH KUTTY
Great place for kids to hangout. Employees are super friendly and always welcoming you with a pleasant smile. Enough parking space. Parking space may be bit short, if its really a busy day. Wooden slide with sack seems to be favourite of all (even parents accompanying small ones are enjoying it)seems. Play area is seggregated in to 4 sections, which is nice). Entry is free, but i heard that donations from the guests helps to run it smoothly. Restrooms are available there in the main building.
Paula Blouin
The Smith house is great for small children. We especially enjoyed the playgrounds in the back!
Erik Johnson
The playground is really big and fun with plenty of stuff to do for all ages. There's an inside and outside for your preference, and there's always a ton of kids out for your kids to play with. My only complaint would be the cleanliness of certain spaces and that some things should be updated or maintenanced but it's still a great spot to bring your child for free!
Janice Penn
One of the best parks I've been to. The kids (ages 3,9 & 15) love when we visit this park. Tons of space to run, things to climb on, jump on, swing on. Numerous shaded areas to cool off in. Plenty of grassy areas to have picnics. Definitely 5 stars!
Brenda Cabello
First time there took my grandbabies & they had a great time had to convince them we coming back so we can be able to leave.
Dung Nguyen
I came here for the very first time today as a field trip and my kids ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! The playground is huge and it's pretty spread out so you can always find something for your kids. There's rope toys, a giant slide, an underground racetrack and a huge climbing course. I don't think any kid can be bored here.
DAVID Banks
My two year old had much fun here. The wooden slide is so much fun even for adults just be sure to bring lots water and some food!!!!!! Oh and it was free💙😊☺👍 …
Joe Mignone
My toddler had a blast. We were there for a birthday, but we explored much of the playground. There's a lot of equipment, spread out.
- The playground has equipment for all ages
- The ground around the equipment is rubberized
- There's a large, covered slide made from an old bowling alley lane
- There's an indoor play area for younger children (best for ~2 and under)
- No charge
Kristie Corson
We've been to the playground many times. The admission is a donation, which is awesome during the times that you're hurting for cash but need something to do; you can always double your donation the next time, or scrape together some change. They don't allow food in the park, which keeps the place clean, but is kind of a bummer. They don't search your bags or anything, so we usually have a snack and drink with us, but we're always very careful to make no mess and leave nothing behind. We always enjoy the huge, well groomed playground, it's a fun place, shady, so even on the hottest days, you can usually find a place to stay out of the sun, and my 8 year old has an incredible time every time we go.
Mary Watts
A very fun and safe park! There is so much to do that we barely scratched the surface. There is a lot to do for kids of "all" ages. Staff is nice and responsible. I was able to park my stroller under a tree and not worry about it for a good hour. Very safe!
Tabby Kern
I had my son's first birthday here and it was great! It rained the entire time but we were able to be out in the side porch and didn't feel it at all. It was a shame the kids couldn't play outside but they all took advantage of the indoor playground. The staff was very friendly and helped us through every step of the party. We definitely will return!
Yann Manuel De Gracia Valcárcel
A lot of space to let your kids play, be it on the different playgrounds (there's one playground area which is for the toddlers specifically), around nature or on the giant wooden slide.
Also, on their webpage you can find out info about their working hours, events and the like. I couldn't take my kid to the playhouse, since it's under construction. And, last but not least, entrance it's free!
Lauren Wickersham
Great place to take the kids on the weekend!
Ben Nguyen
Great environment and plenty of things to do for the kids.
Nakisha Jones
This is a really nice playground for all ages!! The outside grounds are the best part. The playhouse though is really old and outdated and so are the toys! Wasn't what I expected so we didn't spend a lot of time in there but my 2 year old loved all of it.
ramika p
This park is nice! The kids will have a great time.
Greg Rice
Great place for kids to explore and enjoy.
Wms-Mitchum
We had a blast during community day.
I will say it is not the easiest when maneuvering a stroller. Other guests were nice and also had strollers. It was a welcoming experience. Staff was pleasant. Parking is always first come first served. street parking is available.
RONDETTTA WATTS
Great place to take your kids and it's FREE.... we go everytime the kids get out early from school.
A. Belford
Such a great place. Inside is definitely for little kids, but even the big ones like the outside part.
Tammy LaCross
What an awesome place for kids. I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old and there is a lot to do at both ages. My 5 year old loves the dramatic play and kitchen areas. My 2 year old loves the train area and the downstairs city and street area. Both love the playground. We have been wanting to come here for over a year and are very glad we came.
Christy Love (EarthStewardess)
Wonderful place for family fun! The best part is outside but when it's very hot or raining they close the outdoor playground and have a nice selection of toys and books on 3 stories (including the basement). There is no air only a few scattered window fans so be prepared for that. Really nice neighborhood staple :-)
Hilary Banks
Very nice playground for children! My daughter and I both had a ball today. The staff was friendly and really helpful. The play area was very clean, and what I liked most was how the children all played well with each other! Will definitely recommend, and my daughter and I will be back soon!
Maritza Villanueva
This is the best park. My children have a blast. We could easily spend hours there. The hours are adjusted according to the season. There are so many different park sections and a nature section. The house section is for 5 year olds and younger and has a ton of activities for them. There is a real traffic light and little tike cars. It's so much fun! The playground is free but they have a donation jar so you can donate. Truly recommend this park for all ages and even for parents, you'll have a blast. Sidenote you can't eat in the park but the parking lot has a decent size patch of grass so you can have a picnic. You could make a whole day of it. You won't be disappointed.
John E. Thomas
One of the best playgrounds in the state of PA.
Cynthia Martinez
Very private and quiet if you were into extreme frisbee and golf you're in the perfect spot to hang out and wait for it to be available there is a small play area for children and it is currently under construction for a bigger play area for the children.
Viacheslav Stetskevych
Very large children's space. My kids loved the giant wooden slides and all there's to do outside. Inside, the air was not good, there is no ventilation. So we didn't stay inside the playhouse. No food trucks stopped by today, that's a bummer. There is a water fountain at the playground, so you can refill your bottle.
Jose Zighelboim
This is a wonderful hidden gem in Philly.
They have playgrounds for big and small kids as well as a huge wooden slide. They also have a indoor play area that is really great when the weather is not. My kid has a blast every time we go to Smith. The only recommendation I have is an upgrade to the bathrooms. If you have a small child, they do not have changing tables in the bathrooms.
Denise
Always a great place to bring my daughter to have some fun. The staff is very friendly. We went this past Saturday for a bookbag giveaway. Been coming here for years. It's always clean and well kept, great play area for children. Highly recommended.
Colleen Calvanese
Great place to run around and have fun with the kiddos. The inside facility is best for the 5 and under. The outside grounds have tons of play spaces for all ages. Great place to have a picnic. Make sure to hit the wooden slide. Great fun!
The only reason not 5 stars is the limited activities for those older than 5, and best if attended on a sunny day otherwise limited activites.
Valerie Price
I took my 2 yr old here for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. I expected large crowds as it was a rainy Saturday in winter, but actually it wasn't bad at its height around 11am and really cleared out by 12:30. We basically had the place to ourselves. Very good variety considering it's free!
Thalissa Hiraki Wertheimer
The inside area is okay and the toys are a little beat up but the outside playgrounds are amazing and a great amount of fun for kids of all ages. They have a big wood slide that the kids (and sometimes even parents) love. They ask for a donation instead of charging an entrance fee.
Clyde Waters
I can't wait until they finish the indoor play area! This is a great FREE place to bring the kids where they can blow off steam! I hadn't been here in 50 years.
Natasha Danielle
Always luv it here!! My daughters have a great time. The playhouse is very good for the children especially when it's too chilly to play outside. There is also a baby section on the 2nd floor which is good for babies that are crawling. It gives them some time to play too! I always find parking and it's free. The playground is huge with many things for everyone to enjoy even adults. The big slide is a classic and parents need to get on for some fun too lol. The environment is very safe and nice. There are plenty of trees for shade. Make sure you bring water and food for the family. There is nothing here to eat or buy. Other than that it's great time for the family.
Josie Nieves
Love it is the best place to take kids, planing on going back!
TJ Lewis
This is a huge, well-kept playground with a lot of fun things for kids to do. There is a giant sliding board, multiple swing sets, multiple jungle gyms, and a large variety of ride-on playground equipment. The playground is also fenced in. There is an indoor area for children 5 and under, but the kids in our camp were older so we didn't go in to check it out. There are bathrooms, which were keept clean, but are a little outdated and not well lit, which makes them a bit creepy. The kids really loved the playground and the 2 hours we spent here flew by quickly.
Mizz. Dee
A very nice green space playground. I'm a grandmother now and I remember going to Smith Memorial Playground as a little child. There was dirt everywhere back then some 45-50 years ago but now they have cushioning throughout the playground for safety. I've taken my children there and now I'm taking my grandchildren there. Besides outdoors inside the house there are different rooms on every floor for children to play. You can also have children's birthday parties on the porch. The swimming pool has not been open for years but all in all some children cry when it's time to leave. Great place for children to play and be safe. Thumbs up to all of the supporters.
Pao
Such a fun playground! Many outdoor play areas -- play structures, the famous giant slide, climbing structure, a nature corner, playhouse, and the list goes on. Then, they have an indoor play area for crafts and dramatic play. You could spend a whole day there and still don't get to use all areas.
Dated, clean bathrooms, no food in the play areas (you need to leave the playground to eat). They have activities and story time during the week so check their website.
Staff is friendly, even when it is packed and kids are wild.
It gets crowded with school groups during the week but it's still fine.
Free parking alongside the road.
Yelena Panasyuk
Good place to visit with the kids. It's free (they accept donations) and a variety of swings and places they can explore. My kids enjoyed the wooden slide and other parts of the playground. The inside of the building has a puppet show upstairs that the kids can do. Recommend to visit with kids.
M R
So much for kids to do. The wooden slide is still a hit like it was when I was a kid. I enjoyed the different outdoor play areas. There was also a lot to do for kids in the playhouse, although it can get a little hot and stuffy in the summer.
Cassie Bosley
Very cool playground, especially the wooden slide. They are undergoing renovations inside, hopefully this includes the bathrooms. The building is very unique but the bathrooms were a little weird. (In the basement, formerly horse stalls I think).
Jamie Miller
Great park for many ages! Inside house really tailored to younger ages, like under 5. Outside playground is HUGE with plenty of climbing structures and area for older kids to run.
Courtney Jones
I enjoyed the experience. There were alot of hands on and exciting activities provided for my children. I just wish there was actual soup in the bathroom instead of hand sanitizer and toilet covers would have been nice as well. Other then that my students and I had a blast.
Kia B
Really cool place to take your children especially young children. It is free and plenty to do. Wanna tired out your litte one and allow them to burn off that good ol' kiddie energy? This is a nice indoor/outdoor place to visit. The giant wooden slide is a hit! Friendly staff. Enjoy!
Mami Metro
Too much fun to mention!! I didn't get to go into the Big House because of a private party but outside is one Giant Playground. The children have a variety of play options on different ground levels. The wooden slide w/burlap bag is short but sweet. Ya gotta slide on that more than once or twice. Everything is monitored, even a person w/bull horn telling us 15minutes b4 closing. She took a photo of our 🎂group as we were the Last to leave😌. Enjoyment @its best. Its's free to play😊
tammy Robinson-jenkins
Really different playground with a lot of interesting rides. Super good for handicapped or challenged kids, awesome old wooden slide, inside play house for younger kids, gorgeous setting and always lots of nice parents. I always leave feeling like we made new friends.
Anthony Mackaronis
Attended a birthday party here today. Beautiful mansion and really incredible playground suitable for kids of all ages. We were there for about three hours and were only able to check out a fraction of what they had to offer. Can't wait to return.
Nicole Jenkins
Haven't been here since I was a little girl. Loved the new look of the playground itself. It was lots of fun activities for my children. We attended the Kidchella concert series this month and last month. It was such a nice treat and the variety of entertainment was great. I suggest a renovation to the restrooms located at the back end of the main building. Its slightly falling apart and needs some TLC. Other than that this is a must go for small children and their parents to take time out for the little adventures in life that help make memorable experiences!
Matt Bruce
Phenomenal park. This was me and the kids 1st and we really enjoyed ourselves. The big slide with the potato sacks will have you there for hours alone
Claire Wang
What a gem! Huge playground, probably the biggest we've ever been to. Indoor playrooms are nice for chilly weather. We look forward to come back in warmer months. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Pat B
Nice place on hot days go early or in he evening equipment gets to hot for the little ones
Jon Skvir
Really nice park / play area for a suggested $5 per family donation. My five and three year old had a blast there. They could have done the large wooden slide all day.
Oyin
Amazing place. They have both a playground and playhouse. So we go to the playhouse during winter and the playground in spring.
Porsche Holland
Such a beautiful space and playground massive. Went for Kidchella and performers were great. Staff was friendly and everything was clean. Grass needed a nice cut but we were prepared with big repellant for critters.
Parking is limited so expect a walk for special events.
L W Jr (Just_Lonnie)
This is actually one of the best parks we have seen in Philadelphia. We also enjoyed that there is a sign in for the parents and the number of children you bring. There are lots of activities for children to do here for big and small plus they also give out free books for kids. We definitely would recommend this park it's safe the safe are lovely and it's fenced so your kids can't roam to far and get hurt.
McKray Jones
As a family on road trips along the east coast, we like to stop at this park/playhouse for a break from the car. By any standard, the outdoor park is excellent. The jungle gym features and learning-oriented toys are top-of-the-line. Indoors, the equipment is dated, many things are broken or missing such as a complete lack of trains on the train table. There were many pieces of litter lying around.
My gripes:
In the basement where the riding toys are, the humidty and musty smell were very strong. Please add fans for proper circulation.
The wooden slide had a queue area set up and employee to manage it, but it was a complete free-for-all on your way to the slide. Instead of ushering the kids in and ensuring each kid had their place in line, the employee sat texting throughout my time there.
In general, the employees seemed to do very little to steward the property. There were many pieces of trash lying around and many employees on their phones while I was there.
Kaity Blair
Smith playground is super cute! I attended a wedding here and it was gorgeous. There's ample parking and lots of different equipment for kids to play on. There's a big enclosed slide and a fair amount of space in the building for events. The staff was super helpful!
Noked Johnson
Today was my first day taking my daughter there and she had so much fun. She was able to meet other children her age and other ages. It's free all they ask for is a donation it's worth it and we will be returning.
LP GAMING Live (Latiin Priince)
Our kids had fun. They just need some work done and clean up but its free so nobody can complain for a free big park with a nice big slide for them.
Michael Litz
Amazing playground tucked in the heart of Fairmount Park. Free to the public with rides, toys, and equipment for all ages to enjoy. Excellent way to get the kids outside (or inside) to exercise and interact with other children. The large old fashioned covered wooden side should be your first stop in the park!
Susu Mac
The best park in North Philly. Very diversified, safe, clean, and lots to do. i only go there with my kids. The big slide is a landmark. The hours are also good. Parking it a hit and miss as the spots fill up fast.
Shay Moshe
Really cute place for Ages 1-5
Ashlee Field McCollom (welovethriving)
TONS of fun!!!!! It was our first visit and the kids LOVED it!!!
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Free...
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LionHeart Wanderer
With a $5 donation per family you can bring 6 months & up here. They have 3 floors of fun a library and an area to have lunch. Perfect spot to pass a few hours
imani steel
The slide never gets old no matter how much the park ages. Grab your sack and go!
K Parks
They've upgraded and made some changes but it's still a fun and great place for kids
Hna. Irene Roman
¡Oh wow I had a lovely day enjoyed myself watching the kids runing, giggle, playing make-believe restaurant, an underground train conductor with stop lights, weaving on the fence with colorful pieces of material oh wow the wooden slide and so much more. #beautiful #amazing staff very helpful. it's a delightful Family Place!
Dara Hameed
You need to take your kids to Smith kids play place, they will enjoy thier time with nature
Norma Bell
The Playground is spectacular!! My only complaint are the bathrooms! Please renovate these facilities and update the fixtures. I did not feel comfortable taking my students to use the bathrooms. Otherwise, the experience was great.
Jasmine H.
I loved this place since I was a kid. They have many more rides and play areas now and kids absolutely love there.
Chris Mohnacky
Nice playground with different areas for age groups and a cool old slide that you ride down on burlap sacks. The building is being renovated, but the playground behind it is still great by itself.
Hafsah Tyler
Super fun they ever have a huge slide you slide down it huge
Iam Sů
My favorite kiddos place in thee entire universe. I travel from a different part of the city to get here daily. I have consistently been going to this park over seven years. 💛 …
Little Joe Fontana
Fun family friendly park
Alicia Garges
We went here to meet Daniel Tiger. It was very well organized and the staff were all very friendly. The playhouse and playground are amazing! There is so much to do along with picnic tables and a great lawn for picnics!
DREAM VERSACE
It was packed, but fun I remember trying to keep up with the kids and got stuck in the ropes and all I saw 👀 was kids pushing that red thing faster.. …
Nitty Triff
Great for young kids my baby had a blast
A K
I can't believe we waited so long to come here. It was amazing! First did the multiple playgrounds on the property. Then went inside to play with toys. Added this to out weekly free place rotation. Please donate once or twice.
Karen Nichols
Great rehab job! Miss the pool though 😕. They need 2 bring it back! …
Wendy Jamison
I all ways enjoy my self, I love when they ask about me. I love meeting some new parents an I love seeing all the kids😊they getting to know ms.wendy I love doing arts craft, an the books they give out I use to get them for my lil kids I baby-sit for I love reading to them. I just would like thank Kate, the arts craft lady the sign in ladies, an thank them for welcoming me 😊😊😊😊🌹🌹🌹🌹
Baseema Baseema
What a lovely way to spend an afternoon with the kids. We came in winter, so I can only comment on the indoor facility, but looking forward to coming here in the summer for the outdoor. A great opportunity for spending time as a family without spending money. I found this place on google, would be great if more people knew about this place
Raabiah Love
Best place for your children can enjoy themselves... There is a grant sliding broad. And other fun activities for the children to have fun. Playhouse is for the smaller children and they would love this place. And its Free....
Steve Chandy
Well run! We always have such a great time. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible :)
Ron Barras
Great woodsy play spot for the yittles, right here in our own city.
George Polk
You gotta go here. It's a rites of passage to go here as a kid and adult. Clean, fun, THE BIG SLIDE, playhouse for the toddlers if you have one. If you live in the area or ever heard about Smith playground from someone, you must go there. You won't be disappointed.
Beverly Wilson
Went there as a child and I had a ball! It's been yrs so I know it's much better. Will take my niece this summer so she can enjoy it and maybe I can sneak a ride too for old memories!
CLOUD N9NE UNLIMITED
A great place that is gated and protected for the children to play and have fun while the adults get a chance to sit down relax and think.....
Donte Carter
They made some renovations... The restrooms are much nicer!
Alicia Tate
My son loves thia playground. Even with school trips it didnt seem over crowded. We didnt inside this last time but usually its nice and tidy. Only issue is theres no AC except in the basement
Honey Youngblood
Free and fun for everyone. A donation is desired but not required. However you would want to help because this place is awesome. Enjoy! Bring water because after you play they are thirsty.
Narada Bradman
Great play space, lots of outdoor and indoor engagement. Wooden slide was a big hit, lots of climbing options, the kids loved the park, spent 4 hours there.
Alicia Crawford
The biggest playground I've ever seen. They have a "pay what you will" model. It's extremely well taken care of. We especially like the big wooden slide, when it's open.
Keith Gerritsen
Great facility. The slide is fun for all ages
Victoria Ellis
We have been here several times and my daughter absolutely loves it. Our most recent visit was for Kidchella, back in early August. We had such a great time!
Michael Quinn
This is a unique historic playground and facility for the children of Philadelphia. Some of the indoor play areas of the building are old and feel used but it is a part of the historic character of the site. The outdoor playgrounds when open in the spring through fall are 5 star.
PHILLY4LYFE Postell
When Saturday hits ,this is the 1st place my little ones want to come. ..they enjoy themselves and are asking about the Playground the following week even before we leave. The place is clean, neat, orderly, and safe for the kids...I, just like my kids, love this place.
Vetty G
Great for young and older children. My grands had a blast(2&7). It's so hard to find free activities for them to do and this is free with plenty for them to do
Lewis Review This:
Our kids loved this park! Very inclusive and secluded!
Bevin Journey
Once spun my nephew around on one of the structures until he puked. He still talks about it now, years later. So, this is a great place to earn some serious Auntie points. Definitely worth a trip and the cost.
Robert Eichman
A hidden gem of a playground for all ages. The antique wooden slide is not to be missed.
Two Bros Together
Always have so much fun here
Mona Edwards
Pros: variety of outside playground equipment, some shade, equipment in good repair, FREE
Cons: dirty in building --toys, floors, steps, banisters
They need to have someone who can set up and manage a cleaning routine in the building. It is filthy. Granted, there are zillions of kids using facility. that is both cause and reason to have scheduled cleaning. A lot of 409 would make a difference.
Steven Vona
You MUST take the kids here if you are in the area. It's a lot of fun and has a great story behind it. Make sure to make a small donation to help keep this gem operating and allow future generations of kiss to enjoy this beautiful place.
Leo Rocha
Great place for kids of all ages. The wooden slide is so much fun. It would just be nice to be able to buy snacks and refreshments.
Elf Girldoesroblox
Ahhh lovely Smith memorial playground! Most of you people that have grown up in Washington have probably played on this playground when you were young! It's has a giant wooden slide! That's one of the best parts about it! The whole backyard of it is a playground with playground sets that u may never see around your usual playground! Is this for adults as well you may ask? Why yes! It is! Adults can have even more fun they put in there new canapy tour/Zipline in! The opening of that with be the beginning of next year!
seifuddin mumin
I heard a dad saying don't run..... Okay run.....
That's common here. We get to follow our children in a "safe" play environment, or we can rest a bit on one of the many strategically located benches.
Sabrina Seawright
Camp , awesome staff . Ms Alberta ls the best .
Dhami Brickhouse
Son and my daughter-in-law and my grandchildren we went there we will definitely go back there it is such an awesome Place such an awesome place I can't say enough nice things about it I love the layout of it is all very very kid friendly and it's free no cost to get in I would say if you're looking for family enjoyment go there with your children from your little ones
The Family homeschool time
My baby's LOVE this playground, their had so much fun there,we can't wait for covid-19 to go away so we can and enjoy it again
Wissam Misto
So many options for kids and toddlers
Aleksey Panasyuk
The playground is big, we spent almost 7 hours there and had a picnic outside of the park where there is lots of space under shade of trees (bring a blanket and sandwiches, no food allowed in park itself)
Michael Caisse
Great place for kids of all ages to test their playground prowess. All kinds if playground equipment from ages 2 to 100 with a safe rubber surface, and best of all, it's free!
Melinda Lloyd
There are a few things that need repairs, but for the size of this place that's totally understandable. It's huge and lots of fun. There are secrets to discover everywhere.
karren williams
Very nice family atmosphere. Great for events like the Reading Promise week events that I attended there.
Danielle Sullivan
Always loved this place as a kid and was so happy I was able to take my children for the first time!! They absolutely loved it! Will be taking them again
Andres Carazo
An institution in Philadelphia! Great place to bring young children! The wooden slide is one of the main attractions which has been renovated! Worth bringing your kids to this place located in Fairmount Park just short distance from Center city and easily accessible by public transportation!
Mikennzie Montgomey
Great place for the kids to play
Sandy Picarello
I can not say enough good things about this place. It is amazing inside and out. my kids can barely last an hour in and an hour out so bring a blanket to lay in thre grass across the parking lot. it is the best free thing to do in philly with kids. possibly the country.
Prophesy 144
This place has never changed even as a kid I remember that big slide!!! loved it back then and now so do my children, so many good memories, I really hope Smith stays open for many more generations to come.
Sarah Wennik
Smith indoors has improved greatly in the last few years. Things are much better organized, and there are many more toys for imaginative play. The playground continues to be a gem!
James Cheng
Love it. Great for kids 5 and under. Basement area that leads to the outdoor area had a nice little city street where kids can drive around and ride scooters.
James Allen
It's the greatest place in the world to take Toddlers and young children to go out run around boy games Tucker themselves out the only thing the Smith playground needs a refreshment stand so that the parents make it the kids water Kool-Aid pretzels something some type of little snacks otherwise it's the best place in the world to take young children it is over 50 years old and I hope it stays around another hundred years at least
Yaz
Great place for children to play. Tons of parking and had water ice vending for the kids. Will go back again.
Alicia Burney
This is a place that people need to take the kids just to show them the child side of having fun I've been taking my daughter there since she was 2 or maybe 1 she is now it going online we will be going in today which I think today is June 1st but for the most part it won't be actually Smith playground it will be to play Batman
Kyle Milbrand
Awesome play area for kids of all ages. The staff is so friendly. The slide is a unique attraction.
Birthdaygirl livenlife
Great place to come to. Clean, spacious, and fun. Great for younger kids and it's free!!!
Tameka Flowers
This is a great place to spend with your little one. The playground is even more fun in the summer when they have the Kidchella events with musicals guests.
Rebecca Birdsey
Outdoor area is great. My kids really loved the large slide. I was a little disappointed with the upkeep of the inside play area.
Cape Maypoint
Loved when my kids were little and love going there with my granddaughter.
Richard Levi Cruz
Amazing place for young kids. I would say this is a great place up to 10 years old. An amazing legacy, and so thankful for a past of people who were so forward thinking.
Maria Chacon
Fantastic Playground. Best in the city. Has both indoor & outdoor space; the play areas are setup so that there is something suitable for kids of all ages.
Shantell Noland
My kids love it here! I have to admit, so do I. Lol Big kid at heart. Weekends are super crowded though. Best days and times to come are weekday mornings.
Sheena Simpson
Lovely playground for kids to play, they could stand to oil the swings though, they make an awful squeak when the kids use them
Pam Williams
It's something for all children!! Oh but the play house is under construction until the end of summer 2020 so the bathroom is out of order. So I will not be back until after then..
mom-ma Bear
I gave u five stars because i remember bringing my girls when they were little. I remember they had a ball. I wanted to ask since it was soooooo long ago to me, i had a late baby and he is 7 now ASD and wanted to know if he is to old to play inside too not just outside??
THE EDUCATOR
Awesome place for family and youth groups
Ken Kruchkow
An excellent place to take the kids and just play. Very cool place as it is part of history with over a century of kids having fun at a public park like place.
meach and dill
This is the best playground ever with plenty of space , equipment, indoor and outdoor...this is by far my favorite safe place to take my children to have fun...pack a lunch and spend the day...if you go and do so with packing a lunch please clean up behind yourselves..we would like to keep it clean and safe for alll of our children to enjoy....☺☺
Katie H
Great for our kids aged 3 and 5 - indoor play area is a hidden gem we didn’t discover until after a few visits.
Vaughn Johnson
Provides parents with the opportunities to expose their children to age-appropriate play experiences. Spacious. Fountains included. Locations to eat packed lunches and use the facilities.
Debora Session
Great place for the kids to play outside especially on the giant wooden slide
Naomi Zwillenberg Aronowitz
Wonderful playground for kids. Pay what you want. Inside is great for winter days, and the outside is perfect for toddlers and older children.
Shirley Smith
I remember as a child coming to smith playgroung. I,m now 56 of age i get to share with my Grandchildren my sons had their share of it. They,re now 40 ,36 of ages how time fly. I have no bad reports how can i jyst was a child having fun!!!! Lol
Tre Coolboy
It was amazing! Only downfall was there was only children ages i'd say 3 - 8 playing on the equipment. But an amazing diverse park!
Robert Moultrie
Great Black History Month exhibit of Philadelphia historical figures! Friendly, helpful staff.
Leo Gillen
nice place wide open but don't sell anything like water or snacks it was a hot day n that would of been nice . they do have a few water fountains but you know that's not the same as a bottle of water
Sea Pearl
Nope I didnt like it the inside doesnt have any actual toys to play with these places are good for kids who can pretend play. I liked the outside playground better. Not much to see...
Japheth Brubaker
What a great place for kids of all ages! Big open place with innovative equipment to interact with - we love taking our kids here to have a big open space to play.
Carol Smith-Heigler
Fun place for young children. Giant wooden slide very old and popular. Good for group activities. Wounderful indoor doll house.
Candace Adams
I like the variety of indoor and activites for the little ones. The bigger kids like the outdoor playgground. The large wooden slide is very popular.
Janice Code
I Know when I was a Child we Use to go to Smith Playground On Class Trips, And we go on the Summertime, You Use to Be Able to Cookout on The Grills they had At the End Of each Table. Now I'm Going To Take My Youngest Grands So They Will Have Memories Too
Daynell Nicholson
First time here friendly staff and that is always important to get people to come back nice big rooms so no crowd issue lots of interactive toys and just great fun for my kids thanks for creating a great place to relax.
Hyemin Ju
Wonderful and well-kept children’s playground and park with many wonderful activities. Don’t forget to donate to keep this amazing playground open to the public free of charge!
Justin David Provoncha
Amazing place for your kids. Rent out the porch for events and enjoy the extensive playground for an afternoon of adventures and fun.
Nisey W
Great park, always clean. Great place to take children to play. You can also have parties or hold events inside the building.
King Great Jace
Another great place for kids! A hidden gem in Philly
Joseph Naylor
This is a fun house located in a beautiful park that is filled with lots of toys and activities for the littles. Limited parking and closed at 4pm. Restrooms are available. Please bring plenty of sanitizer....yikes
Alberto Silva
Great place for the kids. They love it and don't get bored. Lots of activities and plenty of space.
Kelly Fox
We love this park, if you have kids under 10, they will all find something to do and play, just keep in mind the park closes on Monday and the hours are 10am-4pm, if you go at the wrong time your kids will turn into snot monsters.
Mahmoud Yag
They really encourage kids to be creative and develop their social and motor skills! It’s hidden away in east Fairmont park and contains a rich history.
Arnold D
Great place for both indoor and outdoor activities with the youngsters! Great playground equipment and different areas inside the mansion.. And all for just a donation!
Vinetta “Lil'lamb Choppa” Davis
Very nice place
Alisha Day
this was great for the kids tons of play areas for all ages definately call before going because ay house closes at different times than the playground on certain days and once i went and it was closed down for a wedding
Aaron Katchen
Amazing place to take the kids. I highly recommend, especially the outdoor playground. We always make a point of visiting whenever we are in Philadelphia
Soraya Rave
This place is neat. A free space for kids to play and birthday rooms to rent. The kids never want to leave. It's a real hidden gem.
Ashley H
This place is great. The playground is huge and the slide was awesome. The staff were very friendly and helpful too!
cesar
Pretty cool place. And cheap is just a donations.. but need some staff.. to control kids who running in the litle bridge to wood slide.. many kids runing and push small kids..
Alualca j
My son likes it. We've been there twice. We can't wait for the hotter months to go back to the playground.
Jerry Jean-Baptiste
Awesome time! Great park for children. Inside the facility is great place also! A++ for family fun.
Mark Forwood
Huge playground that's great for a wide age group, but especially fun for our young toddler and kids under 5. Hidden gem in Fairmount Park, great find!
Markisha Bunn
This was my first visit since 2017 and my kids LOVED it!
Desiree Cannon
Thought I would expect to see something differnt . Its just one big park with differnt sections for kids to play in. Some of the stuff needs to be cleaned. My favorite was the wooden slide .
larry meggett
The kids had a ball! It was a fun, safe and free place for my kids to play. I really enjoyed watching them have fun!!!
Maria Irene Roman
Very pleasant very clean nice staff, great park to take the Family. Lots of activity and lots of Park swings; love the wooden slide.
JESSICA WYNN
Loved this place!!! Tons of space to run and play. An old antique wooden indoor slide original to the grounds too!
Sopharvon Phuong
Great place to bring the kids on a rainy day because they have an indoor playground. There is also an outdoor playground for older kids as well.
Laura Deininger
Good. Didn't get to see all of it but it's was pretty fun for my 5 year old. Don't sell food so bring a picnic 🍭 …
Sheila Burton
A great experience for children! 😊 …
Joseph S
Amazing place for children 13 and under. Both the indoor and outdoor area are well kept and provide hours of entertainment.
William Murray
Great place to relive childhood memories. The wooden slide will definitely bring the kid out in you.
Julia McMillan
Had a wonerful time. Smith was Amazing we had a great time.🤩 …
nitia barrett
Great park. I wish they had a sprinkler or some type of water thing. It gets super hot out there, it would be awesome if they had something to cool off with
Lucinda Megill Legendre
Lovely playground. My kids love it. I wish it was open longer so I could bring my kids more often after work.
Saverna Brown
It was so many things to do and for all 3 of my boys (aged 5, 3 and 1). I loved that they enjoyed it and had fun. They didn't want to leave.
Na'eem Abram
Been going since I was a child love it there
Samuel Lee
A huge playground that is open to the public. It can get extremely crowded but with the wide array of play areas targeting different age groups it has something for everybody.
Matt Stephens
All The Kids/Children Always Enjoy This Park Most Of All Its Free & They Do Take Donations As Well ! Its Clean Safe & Well Maintained It's An Awsone Place 2 Have A Birthday As Well 😃 …
sky top
amazing staff . attentive ,alert,welcoming, big smiles, such an amazing time my girls had there, even with an injury taking place with younger girl , the staff was very responsive ,knowledgable,caring and concerned ,and wrote an incident report for me , THANK YOU !!!THANK YOU!!! GRAZIE MILLE!!! MEG WISE A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU....
Menhefen Rasberry
Its free, its fun and most important it is safe for the kiddies to just run around and do their thing. Perfect for a birthday party.
Crudely Spoken
It was crowded, and the kids loved it. Come with family and enjoy the park. Wish there was more grass. Someone come up with grass that can take a beating please.
India Lukas
So many benches for the parents! Tons of space to let the kids run to explore and meet different children. The Absolute Best!
Jim Schuler
Enjoyable time with the family
Paulette Watson
It's a great, safe place for children to play. Kids love the giant slide.
Nacona Davis
Such a cool playground for kids and adults! The playhouse was closed when we went so can’t wait to go back when it’s open to see what’s inside.
ozioma Onwuka
A nice place for kids to have fun,also neat and well managed.i recommend this place.
Ivy D.
Best playground I've been to !
Arlen LaRue
A fantastic experience every time. From the staff to the programming, Smith is a place were kids are allowed to be kids!
Helene Miller
Absolutely great for kids of all ages if they like to climb and do old fashioned kid stuff
Malinda Easter
I have always loved Smith Playground as a child now I take my grand children and the children I work with.Love the wooden sliding board even as an adult.
Romonica Stokes
Great place for families
INK TUJU
Great place to having fun
Shawn Lassiter
Huge park with many different types of play sets, swings, slides, and more. I highly recommend this for kids of all ages.
J DW
Lots of fun stuff to play on outside and 3 levels of playrooms inside. We all liked the wooden slide the best!
Lon P Sees jr
This place is great free but with a little donation kids will have a blast
Reed S. Brooks
The new bathrooms are great, glad to see the playhouse open again
Erica Rankin
I love taking my children here but they have a lot of updates to do. Hopefully next summer it will be better.
Avraham Engelson
Lots of toys for toddlers and outdoor rides for older kids.
H.A.A.
Best playground around; I've been going here since I was a kid. Sooooo much fun for FREE!
Prettii Krysii
My 3 year old loves it and didn't wanna leave. I love that they have indoor and outdoor activities.
Tina Lott
One of the best free clean playgrounds in Philadelphia
Joseph Edward Fonash
Always a great time. A bit crowded on weekends, but that was expected. Great for kids from walking age to 10ish
Kaamilah David
First time I went with my lil cousin & her mom...Loved It...can't wait for my nephew's to come down we definitely going
Jennifer Powell
great gem for philly kids and families!! not only does my daughter have fun but so do my husband and I!
Matthew Thilo
The main building is currently closed for renovation, but the kids thoroughly enjoyed the large playground and park area.
Elizabeth Martin
Huge indoor and outdoor play spaces. Plus it is free. My 2.5 year old loved it!
Erin Szczurek
Everything was clean, there was hand sanitizer places all around. The kids had a blast!
gale goodman
Had a blast !!! Wooden slide is the best !!!
kelly benson
Great place for the kids. Lots of activities. They won’t ever get bored
mscain 1201
Awesome place for children to play of all ages! Don't be stingy leave a donation.
Denise Sanders-Powell
It's a great place for kidswush they hadit where someone gave a tour td you about the smiths the house and how it came about it was a nice day for my grand kids will go back again
Iqmat Adediran
Playground was lovely. Lots of fun for kids and adults alike
Darlene Smith
The jazz was very nice and the sponsors did an excellent job!! Dre of LA performed vocals in the first set with Bernard Samuels and his Quartet and he was FANTASTIC!!
John DeMasi
Large playground with plenty of space for kids... Currently, the house is closed for major renovations.
Sneha Ramesh Seshan
Amazing playground - our fourteen month old loved it. Lots of covid precautions too.
Teshema Miles
Great place for children ss ss long as its not so crowded, go early in the morning, afternoon its hard to enjoy it.
Mark Anthony
It's a fun place for kids. One day we will go there when the wooden slide is open.
Gwendolyn_ Ray Inspires
It's a fun, friendly environment that welcome children and their families all year around and it's Free !
Emilia Ramos
Awesome place for Kid's!! They will enjoy it like my niece's and newphews did!!
Taquana Todd
Love this place.. Glad to share with my kids, where i use to play an enjoy many days n hours as a kid..
Hoppenfeld family
Great place ever we absolutely live it here. FYI bring your lunch and eat it on the picijic tables along the sides of the playhouse.
Bonnie Hirschman
My 4 year old son loves it here. Its very big and i like how it's not always super crowded
Nicole Santos
Very nice playground for the kids...bit very very dirty...all the park outside is full of trash, bags, plastic bottles. Very sad to watch.
Sanara Smith
Very big playground, lot of things for little kids to explore and play on
Theresa McClellan
Very nice park kids love it we had a picnic on the ground they need picnic tables by playground
Rebecca Coit
Love taking my boys here! Such an awesome playground and the house is so much fun too! Even better it's FREE!!!
Jennifer Mignon
My children love this place!!!! Above average jungle gyms and playgrounds for multiple age groups
Virginia Brown
It 's a great place, outdoor activities are available for but indoor will not be available for a while, work is been done.
Liz O'Grady
Great indoor and outdoor play options. Fun wooden slide and bicycle riding on first floor of playhouse.
Davita Nelson
Went for a birthday party & assigned space was the porch. There was a playground below, so there were options for the kids.
easytofool
Maximum kid fun for free. Absolute necessity for philly parent.
Stephen Evangelidis
Bring your kids here. You'll be a regular. Great play areas, lots of green space, very well run.
Jessica Troise
Awesome Fun for the Kidz
Jazz Holliday
The first time I was there and I love it. Cant wait to take my son back when he gets a little older.
Lisa Serrano
My favorite park my mother use to bring me to play with friend I never forgot the name of it but it did get better n looks way different now i bring my kids n friend knew they would love it to
Tysheera Cooper
My son and his cousin had a blast
Clara Vigo
Great park with a great area for parties
Yonimy World
I love Smith playground
Geoff Irwin
Our son had a blast. There's plenty to do and even though there may be a lot of people, it doesn't feel crowded.
Ernest Anderson (Enzime23)
Always a pleasure coming here as my children no matter what age from 2 or younger all the way up to 15 years old it's something for everyone here and don't forget to check out what's in the building...
Natural Beauty
One of many wonderful places for kids day of fun.
Tor McGregor
Good for ur children party
ام زكريا الصومالية
Very nice place for children to come and play. It has an indoor & outdoor play place. And it's Free!
Gloria Brown
It's the best. Grandson continues to ask to return!
Saundra G.
Kids had a ball!! Very nice playground, clean, tranquil and full of excitment
Kyle Smith
Fun times enjoying the great playground and listening 🎶 by the Pennsylvania girls choir. …
nivedha Parvathi
Place is not well maintained.but it s great place to play different types of games for kids.its free of cost.
Rob Seitz
Fun for kids of all ages. Indoor and outdoor space. I wish I could climb on the equipment!
DJ Raaj
Played here as a kid in the 70's. My kids love this place had a couple of birthday party here for my kids.
Dan TheOnlyOne
Great Park with free admission... but preferably some donations to keep it Open and Clean for public... come and check it out!!! And don’t forget $$$$$$
Yarelis Morales
Love bringing my kids here, there's so much for them to do, the people are always nice, and its always clean
Zenobia White
Remember this playground as a kid. Burning my leg on their amazing slide. Very Fun for children.
Min Chhour
For sure! My kids felt like kids again after being inside for so long.
Mo
Excellent place to spend time with the kids. Some unique attractions, at no cost.
Dieja knox
soooooo many options-my daughter loved it! it gets rather crowded though-trying to figure out what the slower hours are
george o
Awesome time kids enjoyed it all
Geoffrey Oxholm
Great playground with something for all ages
The One And Only Zubayr
Im speechless! this is amazing you can always bring the little ones here the staff are the nicest like what more could i ask for great job
James Chen
Nice outside place to take the kids to. Only requires optional donation. A little crowded though.
Sarah Goldstein
Terrific playground - so much to do, touch, and see. Great for families.
Andre Williams
Played a jazz engagement here tonite with some of phillys finest..Jazz under the stars...the mansion is nice.mmm playground is special....
Tina Alishia Brown
Love the fact that's its indoor as well as outdoor so rain or shine smith memorial it is, love the tree house slide
Tassie Rivera
I love this place, very nice and shading in certain area for those hot days. But the playground is clean.
Kiera Doster
Awesome atmosphere and polite people just there to have fun with kids :)
Cathy LaRocco
City-run pay-as-you-wish indoor playhouse and outside playgrounds. Very fun for young and older children. Closed Mondays.
hello there
Fun place for children to play and interact with others. Very accommodating to the weather.
Sousath Senouthai
Historic playground with a huge wooden slide! Love the recent renovations that were done here.
Phillygurl 45
Always love going there. It is very entertaining for the kids.
Gail Samuels
Its really the best my children loved it we dont go as often as we used but we will be returning !!
Rick Kocher
Fun place for the kids, wood slide rocks. Some stuff needs updating but it's free.
Beth Hornberger
Perfect place in Philly to get kids outside and running around. Affordable too ($5 donation per family requested).
Shanna Anderson
It was a really fun experience. Especially sliding down the slide in a sac with my little one.
Aameenah Abdulhaadi
I took my grandchildren to Smith playground they had a blast they enjoyed themselves the whole time they was there
Tanesha Pugh (Finding Out What Works)
Never disappointed. Great place to being your children.
mansmith3035
The only thing wrong is there is not an adult sized veraion of this playground.. ! #phillystaple
Kevin Taylor
Is a very great place for your kids to learn They have a lot of events there