# Kid-friendly places in Philadelphia

281 listed places in Philadelphia: 265 playgrounds and things to do, 14 restaurants and 2 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-11-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/restaurants) (14)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/playgrounds) (265)
- [Places with a changing table in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/with-changing-tables) (4)
- [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/wheelchair-accessible) (5)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/with-restrooms) (10)
- [Free things to do with kids in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/free-to-visit) (97)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/with-water-play) (87)

## Places (the first 100 of 281)

1. [Seger Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/seger-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
2. [Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/smith-memorial-playground-and-playhouse-philadelphia) (playground, Philadelphia). A free playground from 1899 with an indoor playhouse and the Giant Wooden Slide, ideal for kids 10 and under.
3. [Von Colln Field](https://ourplayday.com/places/von-colln-field-philadelphia) (playground, Philadelphia). A playground for ages 2 to 12 and a sprayground, both new in 2018, with restrooms and batting cages.
4. [Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/franklin-delano-roosevelt-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Big park with a playground of birdhouse climbing towers, slides and a huge swing set, plus lagoons, a boathouse and a Swedish history museum.
5. [Hank Gathers Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/hank-gathers-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). A spray ground and a playground, next to a public pool and murals of Hank Gathers and Dawn Staley.
6. [Philadelphia Museum of Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/philadelphia-museum-of-art-philadelphia) (museum, Philadelphia). The Rocky steps out front with the statue at the bottom, and inside, a big art museum where kids 18 and under get in free.
7. [Please Touch Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/please-touch-museum-philadelphia) (museum, Philadelphia). A hands-on play museum for kids seven and under, in a grand old exhibition hall, where driving the city bus is the big hit.
8. [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.
9. [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.
10. [Charles Baker and Carol Baker Rice Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/charles-baker-and-carol-baker-rice-recreation-center-philadelphia) (playground, Philadelphia). A rec center with new playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, and an outdoor pool open in summer.
11. [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.
12. [Parkway Central Library Children's Department](https://ourplayday.com/places/parkway-central-library-children-s-department-philadelphia) (library, Philadelphia). The biggest collection of children's books in the region, in over 50 languages, with a preschool area of toddler-size furniture.
13. [Reading Terminal Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/reading-terminal-market-philadelphia) (restaurant, Philadelphia). Indoor food hall with stall after stall, so everyone picks their own lunch, from stuffed pretzels to fresh donuts.
14. [Sister Cities Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sister-cities-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). A wading pond and a nature-themed playground in the Children's Discovery Garden, with a splash fountain right next to it.
15. [33rd and Wallace Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/33rd-and-wallace-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
16. [48th and Woodland Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/48th-and-woodland-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
17. [8th and Diamond Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/8th-and-diamond-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
18. [Awbury Park and Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/awbury-park-and-recreation-center-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
19. [Bartram's Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/bartram-s-garden-philadelphia) (garden, Philadelphia). Riverside botanical garden with a playground, picnic spots, a dock and boathouse for kayaking on the tidal river, a community farm and short trail loops.
20. [Billy Gambrel Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/billy-gambrel-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
21. [Black Coyle and McBride Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/black-coyle-and-mcbride-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
22. [Boniface Piccoli Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/boniface-piccoli-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
23. [Butch Ellis Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/butch-ellis-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
24. [Carmella A DiTizio Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/carmella-a-ditizio-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
25. [Carroll Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/carroll-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
26. [Charles A Papa Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/charles-a-papa-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
27. [Charles A Russo Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/charles-a-russo-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
28. [Charles M Finley Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/charles-m-finley-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
29. [Columbus Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/columbus-square-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
30. [Dan Shissler Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/dan-shissler-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 2 to 5.
31. [Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/daniel-boyle-memorial-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
32. [Disston Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/disston-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 2 to 5.
33. [Dr Nicola Capitolo Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dr-nicola-capitolo-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
34. [East Poplar Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/east-poplar-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 2 to 5.
35. [Eastwick Regional Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastwick-regional-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 2 to 5.
36. [Edward Houseman Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/edward-houseman-playground-philadelphia) (playground, Philadelphia). A tot lot for ages 2 to 5 and a playground for 5 to 12, next to a rec center with an indoor gym and an outdoor pool open in summer.
37. [Eileen Fitzpatrick Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/eileen-fitzpatrick-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
38. [Elizabeth M Picariello Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/elizabeth-m-picariello-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
39. [Ernest L Tustin Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/ernest-l-tustin-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
40. [Fishtown Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/fishtown-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 2 to 5.
41. [Francisville Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/francisville-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
42. [Frank Glavin Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/frank-glavin-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
43. [Frank S Nelson Jr Memorial Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/frank-s-nelson-jr-memorial-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
44. [Franklin Delano Roosevelt Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/franklin-delano-roosevelt-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
45. [George C Pelbano Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/george-c-pelbano-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
46. [Haddington-Marshall L Shepard Sr Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/haddington-marshall-l-shepard-sr-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
47. [Harry S McDevitt Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/harry-s-mcdevitt-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
48. [Helen G Sturgis Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/helen-g-sturgis-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
49. [J Francis Finnegan Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/j-francis-finnegan-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
50. [James J Ramp Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/james-j-ramp-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
51. [Jerome Brown Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/jerome-brown-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
52. [Jim Junod Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/jim-junod-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
53. [John A Lee Cultural Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-a-lee-cultural-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Community center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
54. [John J McCreesh Sr Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-j-mccreesh-sr-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
55. [Jose Manuel Collazo Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jose-manuel-collazo-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
56. [Joseph A Ferko Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/joseph-a-ferko-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
57. [Joseph C McIlvain Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/joseph-c-mcilvain-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
58. [Joseph E Mander Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/joseph-e-mander-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
59. [Joseph F Vogt Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/joseph-f-vogt-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
60. [Lower Mayfair Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lower-mayfair-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
61. [Margaret Tartaglione Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wissinoming-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Park with a playground.
62. [Marie Dendy Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/marie-dendy-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
63. [Michael Palmer Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/michael-palmer-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
64. [Mifflin Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/mifflin-square-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
65. [Miles Mack Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/miles-mack-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
66. [Mount Airy Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/mount-airy-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
67. [Narcissa S Cruz Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/narcissa-s-cruz-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
68. [Nelson M Herron Playground and Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/nelson-m-herron-playground-and-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground.
69. [Northern Liberties Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/northern-liberties-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 2 to 5.
70. [Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/officer-robert-hayes-memorial-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
71. [Parkside Evans Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/parkside-evans-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
72. [Philadelphia Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/philadelphia-zoo-philadelphia) (zoo, Philadelphia). A zoo with lions and primates, and KidZooU, with goats to meet and a playground of big slides and rope climbing for a break between animal houses.
73. [Pleasant Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/pleasant-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 2 to 5.
74. [Private Alfred J Simpson Memorial Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/private-alfred-j-simpson-memorial-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
75. [Rainbow De Colores Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rainbow-de-colores-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground.
76. [Ramonita Negron Rivera Recreation and Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/ramonita-negron-rivera-recreation-and-community-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with an outdoor playground for ages 5 to 12.
77. [Roberto Clemente Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/roberto-clemente-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
78. [Rufus O Williams Memorial Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rufus-o-williams-memorial-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
79. [Samuel F Houston Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/samuel-f-houston-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
80. [Seymour Tarken Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/seymour-tarken-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
81. [Shot Tower Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/shot-tower-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
82. [Starr Garden Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/starr-garden-playground-philadelphia) (garden, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
83. [Stenton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stenton-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
84. [The Logan Philadelphia](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-logan-philadelphia-philadelphia) (hotel, Philadelphia). The family suite has its own kids' room with bunk beds and a play tent, and a quiet lawn with a water feature where kids run.
85. [Thomas B Smith Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/thomas-b-smith-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
86. [Thomas Hart Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/thomas-hart-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
87. [Thomas I Guerin Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/thomas-i-guerin-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
88. [Thomas Mitchell Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/thomas-mitchell-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
89. [Thomas P Stokley Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/thomas-p-stokley-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
90. [Tomlinson and Gifford Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tomlinson-and-gifford-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 2 to 5.
91. [Torresdale Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/torresdale-recreation-center-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Recreation center with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
92. [Weccacoe Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/weccacoe-square-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
93. [West Mill Creek Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/west-mill-creek-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
94. [Wharton Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/wharton-square-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
95. [William A Lackman Memorial Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/william-a-lackman-memorial-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
96. [William Lanier Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/william-lanier-park-philadelphia) (park, Philadelphia). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
97. [William T Granahan Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/william-t-granahan-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
98. [Wissahickon Neighbors Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/wissahickon-neighbors-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 2 to 12.
99. [Wister Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/wister-playground-philadelphia) (attraction, Philadelphia). Neighborhood playground with play equipment for ages 5 to 12.
100. [City Tap House](https://ourplayday.com/places/city-tap-house-philadelphia) (restaurant, Philadelphia). Woodsy pub with a patio, crayons and coloring pages at the table, and a kids' menu of mac and cheese, soft pretzels and cheese pizza.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia.

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