Welcome to Zora Plays, a project born from a simple yet exciting idea—documenting our adventures across Philadelphia’s playgrounds.
In January 2012, my daughter Zora and I set out to explore every playground we could find, starting with those closest to our home in West Philly. What began as casual bike rides soon turned into a mission, leading us to borrow a car and expand our journey to Southwest Philly and beyond, crossing the Schuylkill River to uncover even more hidden gems.
This website is a space where we share our experiences, observations, and thoughts on each playground we visit. Whether you’re a parent looking for the perfect play spot, a playground enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys exploring outdoor spaces, we invite you to browse our reports, share your thoughts in the comments, and even suggest new playgrounds for us to check out!
If you’d like to reach out, feel free to email me at [email protected].
We hope you enjoy following our journey as much as we enjoy documenting it. Happy playing!
— Michael & Zora
zoraplays.com