Ridley Park is a Delaware County borough located near I-95 and the Delaware River corridor. Its residential streets include a variety of historic and traditional homes, with a compact commercial district and community spaces concentrated around the borough center.

Ridley Park Lake is a recognizable local feature surrounded by parkland and walking areas. SEPTA Regional Rail provides service toward Philadelphia and Wilmington, while I-95 offers convenient highway connections. Philadelphia International Airport, Chester, and other communities throughout southeastern Delaware County are also nearby.