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Smith Memorial Playground
Photo: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse (via Google)
Playground Worth the Drive

Smith Memorial Playground

3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Hours

10 AM – 7 PM

Show the week
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Mon Closed
Tue 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu 10 AM – 6 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6 PM

Last checked 2026-09-14

Cost
Free
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor & outdoor
Typical visit
4 hr
Stroller friendlyBathroomsShadeFencedFood on siteParking usually fine

Massive free playground. Famous wooden slide (Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide — kids must be under 62 inches). Enclosed toddler area. Mansion with indoor play for under 5. 40 min from Wilmington.

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Free admissionStroller friendlyBathroomsFood on siteFencedShadedWorth the drive

Admission

Free admission

Admission is free for all visitors; donations are welcomed. Special events may have a small entry fee. Group visits (10+ children) require advanced reservations and have a fee starting at $25/group.

Hours, in the venue's words

Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm (Apr-Sep); Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Oct-Mar). Closed Mon. Playhouse closes one hour earlier than the playground in spring/summer.

Seasonal hours

Outdoor playground closes at dusk in fall and winter. All hours are weather permitting.

Parking

Free parking lot in front of the Playhouse. When the lot is full, cars may park along Reservoir Drive.

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