# Kid-friendly places in Philadelphia

9 listed places in Philadelphia: 5 playgrounds and things to do, 2 restaurants and 2 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-06, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/philadelphia/playgrounds) (5)

## Places

1. [Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/smith-memorial-playground-and-playhouse-philadelphia) (playground, Philadelphia). A free playground from 1899 with a playhouse for kids five and under and a 40-foot giant wooden slide.
2. [The Logan Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-logan-philadelphia-philadelphia) (hotel, Philadelphia). The family suite has its own kids' room with bunk beds, a play tent and a chalkboard.
3. [The Windsor Suites](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-windsor-suites-philadelphia) (hotel, Philadelphia). All-suite hotel with full kitchens, one-bedroom suites with the bedroom behind French doors, and a heated rooftop pool.
4. [Franklin Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/franklin-square-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). A historic square with Philly-themed mini golf, a carousel, a playground and a fountain show.
5. [Philadelphia Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/philadelphia-zoo-philadelphia) (zoo, Philadelphia). A zoo with lions and primates, and KidZooU, where kids get close to a herd of goats.
6. [Please Touch Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/please-touch-museum-philadelphia) (museum, Philadelphia). A hands-on play museum built for kids seven and under, in a grand old exhibition hall.
7. [Reading Terminal Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/reading-terminal-market-philadelphia) (restaurant, Philadelphia). Indoor food hall with stall after stall, so everyone at the table can pick their own lunch.
8. [The Dandelion](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-dandelion-philadelphia) (restaurant, Philadelphia). British pub of fish and chips, shepherd's pie and cozy rooms with fireplaces, and an activity sheet for kids.
9. [The Franklin Institute](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-franklin-institute-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). A science museum with a giant heart you walk through and a brain you climb through.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/philadelphia