Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Willow Grove is a community of 14,131 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Willow Grove
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Willow Grove Park, Abington Senior High School, Bryn Athyn Historic District and Huntingdon Valley Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Willow Grove
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About Willow Grove
Willow Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. A community in Philadelphia's northern suburbs, the population was 13,730 at the 2020 census. It is located in Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township. Willow Grove was once known for Willow Grove Park, an amusement park that was open from 1896 to 1976, now the site of Willow Grove Park Mall.
From the Wikipedia article Willow Grove, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks18
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Bryn Athyn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Cairnwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Fetter's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic grist mill in Pennsylvania
Fetter's Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Byrn Athyn Borough, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Pennsylvania
Glencairn Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Jenkins' Town Lyceum Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Jenkintown, United States of America
Keswick Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Theatre and music venue in Keswick Village, Glenside, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia
Lady Washington Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, USA
Roberts and Mander Stove Company Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Hatboro, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Strawbridge and Clothier Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Department store
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
100 Welsh Road, Horsham
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
1015 Easton Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
2575 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
China Garden Inn
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
1007 Easton Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Dolce Luna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.8 mi
1185 Easton Road, Abington
Mo-Th 11:00-20:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:15; Su 11:30-20:15
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
2300 Easton Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Ooka Hibachi and Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.7 mi
1109 Easton Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-23:00; Sa...
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.6 mi
724 Blair Mill Road, Horsham
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
1339 Easton Road, Abington
Mo-We,Su 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00
The Cheesecake Factory
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
2500 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
54 more on the map.
History
The place was on the route of an old Lenape trail to New York and developed into a typical colonial crossroads, with inns, stables, blacksmiths, and wheelwright shops. William Penn granted land to physician Nicholas More and the tract became known as the "Manor of Moreland" and later, Moreland Township. The place dates to the year 1711 when the Old York Road was laid out from Philadelphia to New Hope where the Delaware River was crossed at Coryell's Ferry. In 1792, mapmaker Reading Howell was said to remark upon the abundance of "willow trees in the marshy land" and the name "Willow Grove" stuck. During the American Revolution, inn keeper Joseph Butler, proprietor of the Red Lion Inn at Willow Grove tended to wounded American soldiers. He was later arrested by the British and held prisoner in Philadelphia.
In 1778, British troops under Lt. Col. Abercromby marched through Willow Grove to the Battle of Crooked Billet in Hatboro.
From the History section of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Extended Stay America - Philadelphia - Horsham - Welsh Rd.
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
114 Welsh Road, Horsham Township
Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Horsham
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2440 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Willow Grove
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
2480 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
Churches and places of worship17
Horsham Friends Meeting
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
2086 Parkview Avenue, Abington
Living Word Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.6 mi
1250 Easton Road, Abington
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1500 Marian Road, Abington
Willow Grove United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
34 North York Road, Willow Grove
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses Congregation of Willow Grove
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
Shopping18
Willow Grove Park Mall
Shopping center · 0.6 mi
2500 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare2
Map of Willow Grove
213 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 (4 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
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Roslyn 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Horsham 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Philadelphia 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Montgomeryville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Lansdale 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Bala Cynwyd 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Norristown 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Levittown 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Ardmore 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Camden 15 mi south, about 23 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
- PA 611 SB at Memorial Park-Easton Road, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Giant in Willow Grove PA, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 611 NB past Park Avenue Willow Grove, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wawa gas station Willow Grove PA, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willow Grove Banner, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SEPTA Silverliner V 842 at Willow Grove station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA train at Willow Grove station, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow grove station, George100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willow Grove PA SEPTA station May 2016, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willow Grove PA SEPTA station February 2017, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 63 EB approaching Willow Grove Park Mall during Christmas season, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dick's Sporting Goods in Willow Grove PA, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 3224 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 7420 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 7423 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willow Grove Park Mall SEPTA bus stop, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 4631 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 7415 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 3244 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SEPTA bus 7345 at Willow Grove Park Mall, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willow Grove Park Mall bus stop, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captive Flying Machine, Willow Grove Park, ca. 1905 (6642937493), Library Company of Philadelphia, No restrictions
- DOCTOR NORMAN AND DORIS FISHER HOUSE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fetter's Mill Village, Bryn Athyn Train Station 11, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keswick Theater Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Horsham Friends Meeting PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roberts and Mander Stove Co, Hatboro PA Main Bldg 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lady Washington Inn 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cairnwood, Bryn Athyn, PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryn Athyn Cathedral - Pennsylvania (4825981509), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fetter's Mill, Bryn Athyn 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins Town Lyceum Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Union Library Company 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Byberry Road Bridge, Lower Moreland 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loller Academy, Hatboro PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-10-31 14 47 43 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 263 (York Road) just north of Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Easton Road) in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-28 15 15 54 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Easton Road) just north of Park Avenue in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 263 NB past southern beginning at PA 611, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-31 14 22 00 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 263 (York Road) just north of Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Easton Road) in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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