Prospect Park is a Delaware County borough southwest of Philadelphia near Norwood, Ridley Park, and Glenolden. Established residential streets contain a mix of detached houses, twins, and other traditional suburban housing, with local businesses and community facilities located throughout the borough.

Chester Pike provides access to surrounding Delco communities, while Prospect Park Station offers SEPTA Regional Rail service toward Philadelphia and Wilmington. I-95 and Philadelphia International Airport are nearby, and parks and recreation facilities throughout the surrounding area provide additional outdoor space.