Glenolden is a Delaware County borough located southwest of Philadelphia between communities including Folcroft, Norwood, and Collingdale. Established residential streets feature a mix of rowhomes, twins, and detached houses, while local commercial corridors provide everyday shopping and services.

Chester Pike is a major route through the surrounding area, and SEPTA Regional Rail provides transportation toward Philadelphia and Wilmington from Glenolden Station. Nearby I-95 and MacDade Boulevard offer additional connections throughout Delaware County. The borough’s location also places Philadelphia International Airport and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge within relatively easy reach.