Parkside, Pennsylvania
Parkside is a borough of 2,321 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1919.
Why visit Parkside
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Second Street Bridge, Widener University, 1724 Chester Courthouse and Benjamin West Birthplace.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Parkside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Parkside
Parkside is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Parkside had a population of 2,321.
From the Wikipedia article Parkside, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Second Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Widener University
School · 1.3 mi
Private university
1 University Place, Chester
Commodore Barry Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Cantilever bridge from Pennsylvania, USA to New Jersey, USA
Hedgerow Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
Theater and theater company in Rose Valley near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Neumann University
School · 3.4 mi
Catholic liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, U.S.
Chester Fine Arts Center East
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
17-19 East 7th Street, Chester
Museums and landmarks23
1724 Chester Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania
Benjamin West Birthplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Caleb Pusey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Crozer Theological Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Pennsylvania seminary (1868-1970)
Delaware County National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Bank building in Chester, United States of America
George K. Crozer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Idlewild
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Media, Pennsylvania
John P. Crozer II Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Ogden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Pusey-Crozier Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Thomas Leiper Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Thunderbird Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Deshong Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Saint Katherine Drexel School Playground
Playground · 0.9 mi
2001 Providence Avenue, Chester
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Abruzzi Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
4011 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo-We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
4750 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Nazz's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
96 West 15th Street, Chester
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Pat's Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza
3216 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Upland Diner
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
1000 Upland Avenue, Upland
Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 06:30-21:00; We 06:30-22:00; Th 06:30-20:00
Pollino's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
528 East 22nd Street, Chester
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:30-17:00
Cocco's Pizza
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
4619 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo,We-Th 11:00-22:00; Tu,Sa 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
31 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Best Western Plus Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1450 Providence Avenue, Chester
Comfort Inn Philadelphia International Airport West
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1300 Providence Avenue, Chester
Churches and places of worship51
Asbury African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
1712 Providence Avenue, Chester
Chester Friends Meeting
Church · Quaker · 0.8 mi
520 East 24th Street, Chester
Shopping10
Paige's Sportscards & Collectibles
Shop · 1.3 mi
935 Avenue of the States, Chester
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Mother of Providence Regional School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
607 South Providence Road, Wallingford
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · 2.3 mi
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester
Healthcare3
Map of Parkside
236 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marcus Hook (4 mi away), 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
Delaware County has had 15 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)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Brookhaven 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- Chester 2 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Rose Valley 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Eddystone 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Folsom 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Trainer 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Media 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Linwood 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Boothwyn 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Morton 4 mi northeast, about 7 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
- Parkside PA House a, Smallbones, CC0
- West Chelton Road sb, Parkside, PA, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-17 12 19 54 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) just south of Chelton Road in Parkside, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-17 11 27 59 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) between Roland Road and Chelton Road in Parkside, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tu Vien Giac Hanh Temple, Parkside, PA, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 352 nb approaching Forestview Road, Parkside, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park, Parkside, PA, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkside, PA Municipal Center, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 352 nb entering Parkside, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 352 sb entering Parkside, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thunderbird RV, Smallbones, Public domain
- Thomas Leiper House Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- APennockHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainUpland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Second Street Bridge, Chester, PennDOT, Public domain
- Delco National Bank, Smallbones, Public domain
- Idlewild Media PA back side, Smallbones, CC0
- CrozerII, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Ogden House, Abby Norling-Ruggles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1724 Chester Courhouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- ACalebPuseyHouse, Smallbones ( talk )., Public domain
- BWestBplace, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- WestLawnPA, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Crozer Outbuilding Upland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- OldMainWidener, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Penn Landing Stone 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- TELEPHOTO VIEW OF CHESTER STATION COMPLEX FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE THAT SPANS THE DELAWARE RIVER - Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South..., Jack Boucher, Public domain
- PA 352 nb entering Brookhaven, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-17 11 23 48 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) at East Mowry Street in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-17 11 30 02 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) just north of Meadowbrook Lane in Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 352 nb at Mowry Street, Chester, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-17 12 30 02 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) just south of 24th Street in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 352 sb at 22nd Street, Chester, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Church of God in Christ, Chester, PA, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saccobolus depauperatus 60665158, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- PA 352 nb at Brookhaven Road, Brookhaven, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Fashioned Baked Banana Pudding, Kidorsett, CC0
- Brookhaven Road nb, Brookhaven, PA, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crozer Delco A, Smallbones, CC0
- William Ward tombstone, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
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