Glenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside is a community of 7,659 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Glenside
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 57 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hiway Theatre, Salus University, Abington Senior High School and Grey Towers Castle.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Glenside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glenside
Glenside is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Cheltenham Township and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders Northwest Philadelphia. The population was 7,737 at the 2020 census on a land area of 1.3 square miles.
From the Wikipedia article Glenside, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Salus University
School · 1.7 mi
Private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, the United States
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Keswick Theatre
Cinema and theater
291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside
Museums and landmarks30
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Grey Towers Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Anglecot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Beth Sholom Congregation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Synagogue
Black Horse Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic tavern in Flourtown, Pennsylvania
Camptown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Curtis Hall Arboretum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Wyncote, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Rail station in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Glenside Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Gravers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
SEPTA Regional Rail station
Henry West Breyer Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Jenkins' Town Lyceum Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Jenkintown, United States of America
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Al Tacos Locos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
408 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Apollo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
112 South Easton Road, Glenside
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
501 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fill A Bagel & Breads
Cafe · Bagel, Sandwich, Bread, Breakfast, Dessert · 1.5 mi
424 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
Human Robot Jenkintown
Restaurant · German · 1.5 mi
208-210 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Humpty's Dumplings
Restaurant · Asian
277 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Jules Thin Crust
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
817 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Kings Corner
Bar and pub · Fish And Chips, English, Burger, Grill · 1.4 mi
603 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
817 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
610 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Wheel
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Burger, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
314 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
45 more on the map.
History
A railroad station called Tacony Station was erected in 1855, named for Tacony Creek, which flows through the settlement. It was later called Abington Station. Glenside Post Office opened in 1888, and the railroad station was renamed Glenside station.
The Glenside Fire Company was established in 1900, and firefighting equipment was stored in a building until a firehouse was erected in 1907.
Glenside had two public schools: Glenside students living in Abington Township attended The Weldon School, and students in Cheltenham Township attended Glenside School, built in 1908. Glenside School was demolished in the 1960s.
In the early 1900s, Glenside had a "thriving business district" along Easton Road. A bank, Glenside Trust Company, opened in 1922.
From the History section of Glenside, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship17
Grace Church, Mt. Airy
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
734 Willow Grove Avenue, Glenside
Immaculate Conception Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
602 West Avenue, Jenkintown
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare3
PA Brain Doc -- Medical Marijuana Telemedicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
610 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Map of Glenside
212 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Willow Grove Nas (7 mi away), rain and snow from Fort Washington 0.8 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Roslyn 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Elkins Park 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Flourtown 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Fort Washington 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Willow Grove 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Cheltenham Village 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Ambler 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Bryn Athyn 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Horsham 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Philadelphia 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GlensideCollage2, Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philly National Cemetery, Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- Mt Airy Station, Smallbones, Public domain
- Wall house rear, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camptown Historic District, Cheltenham PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anglecot, Smallbones, Public domain
- Curtis Hall I, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace Epiphany Mt Airy, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keswick Theater Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Pennypacker Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Stotesbury Club House, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pauls Elkins Park PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Glenside Memorial Hall Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- ElkinsParkStation, Daniel Marvin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graver Lane SEPTA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Black Horse Inn 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnstoryjenks, Staib at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milmoral, Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breyer Old York Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins Town Lyceum Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- FLW Beth Sholom exterior, Smallbones, CC0
- Jenkintown Station II, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogontz Hall Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- John Welsh House, Wyndmoor PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yeakle and Miller Houses, Erdenheim PA 500, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heinz Hall, Arcadia University 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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