The Whimsical Playground In Pennsylvania That’s Straight Out Of A Storybook

Pennsylvania boasts a plethora of playgrounds but one in Philadelphia - Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse - earns distinction as one of the state's oldest playgrounds, dating back to 1899. Turn back the hands of time when you visit this whimsical playground in Pennsylvania.

Spanning more than six and a half acres, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse has been a popular destination for generations of children and families.

Bright, colorful toys await at the playground that regularly hosts such events as the upcoming Winter Wonderland, slated for December 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Stroll through a burgeoning butterfly garden on your way to perhaps the most popular spot on the playground, for both kids and adults...

Cross the enchanting wooden bridge that leads to...

The Giant Wooden Slide. Grab a sack and zip down the slippery slide. And, repeat.

Head indoors to the 16,000 square foot playhouse when it gets too hot, too cold, or the kids just want to step into their own storybook where...

They park their miniature cars in tiny parking spots, put on puppet shows, sit back and look at the pictures in a book, or...

Use their imaginations to create their own storybook adventure with the many toys and props that decorate the playhouse.

End your storybook trip to Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse by watching your little one nap on a pint-sized book.

Smith Memorial Playground is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December 30. The Playhouse welcomes kids and their families Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. through December 30.

Address:

3500 Reservoir Drive

Philadelphia, PA 19121

215-765-4325

Smith's Memorial Playground & Playhouse, a whimsical playground in Pennsylvania, promises a delightful day for children - and adults - of all ages. If you don't live near Philadelphia, however, check out one of these 10 amazing playgrounds in other parts of Pennsylvania.