Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Philadelphia
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
A free playground from 1899 with a playhouse for kids five and under and a 40-foot giant wooden slide.
Franklin Square
A historic square with Philly-themed mini golf, a carousel, a playground and a fountain show.
Philadelphia Zoo
A zoo with lions and primates, and KidZooU, where kids get close to a herd of goats.
Please Touch Museum
A hands-on play museum built for kids seven and under, in a grand old exhibition hall.
The Franklin Institute
A science museum with a giant heart you walk through and a brain you climb through.