# Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse was built with a bequest from Richard and Sarah Smith, and was dedicated to the memory of their adult son, Stanfield. The mission of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children. ## Pages - [0](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/0) - [1](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/1) - [2](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/2) - [3](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/3) - [4](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/4) - [5](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/5) - [6](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/6) - [7](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/7) - [8](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/8) - [9](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/9) - [10](https://www.smithplayground.org/honorees/10) - [Rentals](https://www.smithplayground.org/rentals) - [Play-Stallations](https://www.smithplayground.org/play-stallations): Step into Smith's Playhouse for rotating Play-Stallations where creativity and imagination flourish! Experience our current 'Under the Sea' exhibit—build coral reefs, learn about shells, and much more. Perfect for children's exploration and artistic expression. Discover past and upcoming themes for endless fun and learning! These elements are crafted to enhance SEO by incorporating key terms related to the exhibit and its educational and interactive features, aiming to attract families and educators to the webpage. - [Home](https://www.smithplayground.org/) - [Careers](https://www.smithplayground.org/careers) - [Things to Do](https://www.smithplayground.org/things-to-do) - [Noon Year's Eve](https://www.smithplayground.org/noon-years-eve) - [Play-A-Palooza](https://www.smithplayground.org/play-a-palooza) - [Contact](https://www.smithplayground.org/contact) - [Barely Scary Halloween](https://www.smithplayground.org/barely-scary-halloween) - [Historic Timeline](https://www.smithplayground.org/the-history-of-smith-memorial-playground-playhouse) - [Volunteer](https://www.smithplayground.org/volunteers) - [Pop-Up Playhouse](https://www.smithplayground.org/pop-up-playhouse): Discover Smith Memorial's Community Pop-Up Playhouse, a mobile play and learning experience visiting schools, festivals, and neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Engage in creative activities designed for PreK-5 children, all at no cost. Sign up today to bring this playful learning opportunity to your community! These are optimized to highlight the free service, target audience (PreK-5 children), and geographic focus (Philadelphia), which are likely to attract potential visitors and improve search engine visibility. - [Impact](https://www.smithplayground.org/impact) - [Party in the Playground](https://www.smithplayground.org/party-in-the-playground): Party in the Playground is Smith’s annual fundraiser where the adults take over! Each year we honor Play Champions for their dedication and commitment to providing and promoting unstructured play for all children. The event features live music, an auction and raffle and fabulous local food and drink. This year, we are honored to celebrate these outstanding play advocates. - [Get Involved](https://www.smithplayground.org/get-involved) - [Slide-A-Thon](https://www.smithplayground.org/slide-a-thon): The Slide-A-Thon is our exciting annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide. In this event, teams race to complete as many slides as possible within 20 minutes, competing for medals and the ultimate bragging rights. - [Mission, Vision & Values](https://www.smithplayground.org/mission-vision-values) - [Celebrating 125 Years of Play](https://www.smithplayground.org/celebrate-125-years-of-play) - [Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia](https://www.smithplayground.org/leaders-and-legends-of-philadelphia): Smith celebrates Black History Month with an exhibit entitled Leaders & Legends of Philadelphia. The exhibit celebrates Black excellence and the remarkable contributions of individuals who have shaped history, culture, and community. - [History](https://www.smithplayground.org/about) - [Partner With Us](https://www.smithplayground.org/partner-with-us) - [Events](https://www.smithplayground.org/events) - [Plan Your Visit](https://www.smithplayground.org/plan-your-visit) - [The Children's Time Capsule](https://www.smithplayground.org/time-capsule): During the country’s 250th Anniversary, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is inviting children across the region to share their dreams, memories, and hopes for the future - writings and drawings that will be sealed in a Time Capsule and opened in 2076, during America’s 300th Anniversary. - [Staff, Board and Advisory Committee](https://www.smithplayground.org/staff-and-board) - [News and Press](https://www.smithplayground.org/news-and-press) - [Support](https://www.smithplayground.org/ways-to-support) - [Kidchella Music Festival](https://www.smithplayground.org/kidchella) ## Blog Posts - [Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines](https://www.smithplayground.org/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines) - [Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty](https://www.smithplayground.org/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty) - [Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic](https://www.smithplayground.org/tips-for-writing-great-posts-that-increase-your-site-traffic)