# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Philadelphia

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Philadelphia. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 5 listed.

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

## The list

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. [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.
3. [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.
4. [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.
5. [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. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/philadelphia/playgrounds. All of Philadelphia: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/philadelphia