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NameSmith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Address3500 Reservoir Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Brief DescriptionA 61/2 acre Playground and 16,000 square foot Playhouse
TypeAttraction
CategoryChildrens Museum
DescriptionSmith Memorial Playground & Playhouse opened its doors in East Fairmount Park in 1899. Funded by Richard and Sarah Smith, the site was dedicated to the memory of their adult son, Stanfield. Smith’s beautiful, 24,000 square foot Playhouse was designed solely as a play space for children by one of Philadelphia’s most prominent late 19th century architects, James H. Windrim. The Playground is situated on its original historic landscape – 6 1/2 acres of open fields, wooded terrain, and sloped hills – and is home to the century old Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, a treasured play experience for generations of Philadelphia’s children, as well as other unique pieces of play equipment.

Smith strives to be Philadelphia’s foremost resource for play by providing opportunities for unstructured creative play for children 10 and younger. Smith contributes to the development of healthy children, strong families, and safe communities by: 1) maintaining a proud tradition of free family admission; 2) partnering with community-based organizations to reach a diverse audience; and 3) advocating for the importance of play.
Phone 1(215) 765-4325
Emailinfo@smithplayground.org
Handicapped AccessibleYes
Websitewww.smithplayground.org
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Last Updated2/27/2015
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