Willow Grove Park Mall - Willow Grove, PA - Shopping mall

Willow Grove Park Mall, often known simply as Willow Grove Mall, is located in the community of Willow Grove in Pennsylvania. It's a three-floor structure with over 130 stores, services and restaurants, catering to locals and tourists alike.

The mall first opened in 1982 on the site of a former Victorian amusement park, Willow Grove Park. It's undergone a great deal of expansion and improvement works in its time resulting in the mall that we have today. It still retains some of its history, with the Victorian-inspired renovation and architecture as well as postcards and other mementos of the amusement park lining the tables in the food court, offering a welcome pinch of nostalgia.

The mall is home to three anchor department stores of Bloomingdales, Sears and Macy's, and is joined by a huge selection of other retailers offering everything from clothes and gifts to toiletries and electrical goods. Popular stores include Banana Republic, Aldo, Hot Topic, Guess, Swarovski, The Body Shop, New York & Company, Victoria's Secret, Lucky Brand Jeans and J Crew, to name but a few.

There's also a great selection of eateries on offer, with every cuisine and time frame covered whether visitors are after a snack on the run or a leisurely meal. Choices include Taco Bell, Master Wok, Ruby Tuesday, Saladworks, TGI Fridays and The Cheesecake Factory, among many more.

The main entertainment option is the carousel, offering a welcome break for children (and adults!) of all ages. It costs $2 per rider, with "Frequent Rider Cards'' also being available. It's open daily from 11am until 8pm Monday to Saturday and until 6pm on Sundays.

For something a bit more relaxing and indulgent, visitors may want to head to one of the salons for some pampering with options including Regis Hairstylists, Pro Nails and Master Cuts.

Other guest services on offer at the mall include stroller rental, a first aid center, family restrooms, gift card and lottery ticket sales and general store information. It also sees a number of events, sales and promotions throughout the year, with the calendar constantly being updated.

The mall itself is open daily from 10am until 9pm on Sundays and from 11am to 6pm on Saturdays. Getting to the center is a breeze thanks to its fantastic location in the heart of the Willow Grove community, and once there parking won't be a problem either with its new multi-level parking garage.

Willow Grove Park Mall is a great place to go to indulge in some retail therapy. Through its various renovations it's managed to get the feel of a historic building yet in sleek and modern surroundings, making it a truly unique place in which to shop. With plenty of stores and restaurants on offer it only adds to the appeal, and will surely continue to attract visitors just as the amusement park itself did.