Elkins Park, a neighborhood with over 300 years of history, offers a blend of period architecture, lush parks, and local businesses. The residential landscape features a variety of home styles, including Italianate, Tudor-revival, American and Dutch colonial, and ranch-style houses. Residents enjoy ample outdoor space, street or driveway parking, and spacious interiors. The neighborhood also includes twin homes, townhouses, and condominiums. Public green spaces like High School Park, Ogontz Park, and Richard Wall Park provide recreational opportunities with amenities such as hiking trails, tennis courts, and playgrounds. High School Park hosts seasonal events, including Arts in the Parks, and features a rain garden and bird observation deck. Elkins Park Station is a hub for locally owned stores and restaurants, including Open Book Bookstore, Creekside Market and Tap, Cheshire Brewing Company, Haven Local, and Roling's Bakery. Public school students attend highly rated schools in the Cheltenham Township School District, including Myers Elementary, Elkins Park School, Cedarbrook Middle, and Cheltenham High School. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with public transit options provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, including buses and train lines operating out of Elkins Park Station.
