Glen Foerd

Learn about different sites at Glen Foerd, a public park and historic destination that presents innovative programs and events.

Glen Foerd is a historic riverfront estate and public park offering experiences that foster creativity, innovation, and an appreciation of the natural world. Glen Foerd is located in the Torresdale Neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. On this tour, you’ll learn about the different structures within the landscape, the empire that built this estate, and its relationship with wider trends in design, horticulture, art, and entrepreneurship.

This self-guided or virtual tour will take you to several sites around the grounds of Glen Foerd and finish with four highlights inside the mansion. Please note that the mansion is open for self guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We appreciate your commitment to practicing safe physical distancing as you participate!