Visiting Smith
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse offers a free, safe place to play for children 10 and younger. The 6 1/2 acre Playground includes the Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide and more than 50 pieces of unique, age-appropriate and accessible pieces of play equipment. The 24,000 square foot Playhouse, designed for children 5 and younger, gives them a chance to “drive” the train, “cook” in the kitchen, ride tricycles in Smithville and much, much more.
Click here to view the answers to frequently asked questions about general visitation, birthday parties, and group visits. To view a virtual tour of the Playground, Playhouse, or Tot Lot, click here.
Children visiting Smith must be accompanied by an adult, and adults must be accompanied by a child.
Closings
Smith is closed to the public on Mondays, as well as:
- New Year’s Eve Day
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- Independence Day
- Thanksgiving Day, and the following day
- Christmas Eve Day
- Christmas Day
Weather
Smith reserves the right to close the Playground or Playhouse in the event of inclement weather, including rain, snow, excessive heat, etc.
In the event of snow, please call Smith at 215-765-4325 for closing alerts. Smith will also update the home page of this site if closed due to inclement weather.
Groups
Smith requires advanced reservations for groups of 8 or more children. For information on visiting Smith with a group please see our Kids’ Parties & Field Trips page.
