Situated about 12 miles northeast of Center City Philadelphia, Elkins Park offers residents heaps of small-town charm along with quick access to big-city amenities. Elkins Park is brimming with historic landmarks, antique shops, and quaint homes of various architectural stylings, lending the lush community a sense of old-world charisma and nostalgic allure.
Elkins Park is home to numerous walkable neighborhoods dense with trees and convenient to several business districts. Residents delight in Elkins Park’s many diverse markets, locally owned eateries, and independent shops scattered throughout the community. The expansive Greenleaf at Cheltenham Mall sits right at the edge of the community, providing a host of national retailers and specialty shops nearby.
Elkins Park contains two SEPTA train stations—Elkins Park and Melrose Park—offering access to multiple SEPTA lines, including the Warminster, West Trenton, and Lansdale/Doylestown lines.