Elkins Park is a community spanning portions of Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County, immediately north of Philadelphia. The area is known for established residential streets and an architectural mix that includes stone houses, historic properties, twins, apartments, and distinctive homes from several periods.

Elkins Park Station provides SEPTA Regional Rail service toward Center City, while Old York Road connects the community with Jenkintown and northern Philadelphia. One of the area's most notable architectural landmarks is Beth Sholom Synagogue, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Nearby parks, commercial districts, and cultural destinations in Cheltenham and Jenkintown add to the surrounding amenities.