Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse

Rentals

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s birthday party at Smith!

Smith offers a variety of options that will help get the party started! Birthday parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays in 2-hour blocks from 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, or 4pm-6pm. Party spaces can accommodate 40 guests with the exception of the Playhouse Indoor Party Room which can accommodate 30 guests.

The birthday child will receive a Smith t-shirt and crown and a Smith staff member will greet you and your guests and be available for any needs that may come up.

Party Spaces Include:

Playhouse Indoor Party Room: For smaller parties (limit 30 guests), this space is inside the Playhouse on the first floor. Cost is $225.

Playhouse Porches: This space is a covered, outdoor space with two options to choose from: Playground facing and Woods facing. Cost is $325.

Front Lawn & Playground Tents: These space includes a covered, outdoor tent with picnic tables. Cost is $325.

Nature Explore Space: This space includes a covered, outdoor tent with picnic tables. It also includes nature-based crafts and activities with a Smith party host. Cost is $500.

Booking Policies

A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required by check, money order, or credit card to reserve your party date. The remaining balance must be received 15 days before the party. Smith reserves the right to cancel your reservation if full payment is not received on time.
Renters are welcome to bring their own food. Smith can provide a list of nearby food options.
No open flames (except birthday candles) are prohibited. Open flames include: sternos for chafing dishes and grills.
You are allotted 20-minutes for pre-party decorating and 20-minutes clean-up after the party. Please use sticky-tack for fastening decorations to walls and other painted surfaces.
Outside of your reserved party time and pre-and post-party time allotment, you and your guests must remove all belongings. Anything left behind is subject to removal by Smith staff.
If additional entertainment is scheduled (character appearance, face painting, etc.), the renter is responsible for their setup needs. All additional entertainment must be kept inside the rented party space and within the time reserved. This includes keeping music at a respectful level for the rest of Smith’s visitors.

Book Now

Have a question or need to book a party less than 2 weeks away? No problem! Contact reserve@smithplayground.org or call 215-765-4325 x100.

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Weddings

The perfect scenic backdrop for your special day…

With its grand staircase, panoramic windows, and warm woodwork, Smith’s 125-year-old Victorian-era playhouse transforms beautifully into a unique venue for adult celebrations. Outside, Smith’s 6.5-acre playground and award-winning Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide invite fun and festivity.

Rates vary depending on hours, season, and spaces used. Please direct all facility rental inquiries to reserve@smithplayground.org

Corporate & Other Events

Host your next company event at Smith!

From retirement parties to holiday parties to team-bonding days, Smith is the ideal setting for colleagues to exchange work for play. With indoor and outdoor spaces to meet a variety of needs, we offer out-of-office experiences to remember.

Rates

Rates vary depending on hours, season, and spaces used. Please direct all facility rental inquiries to Shadirah Myrick at reserve@smithplayground.org .