Lilacia Park Park Ride

This is a 16 mile ride almost completely on the Great Western trail and the Illinois Prairie Path, and is almost a completely flat ride.

Lunch is planned for 11:30am at GroundLevel 105 in Lombard.  Menu:  https://www.groundlevel105.com/

Please let Vi know if you are planning on lunching so that we can provide a headcount to the restaurant.

There will be a stop on the return leg of the ride at Kilwins in Wheaton.

Lilacia Park is world-renown horticultural showcase that features over 700 lilacs and 35,000 tulips annually. In 2019, the park was named to the National Register of Historic Places for its significant contribution to horticultural history in the United States. The park has numerous benches, walking paths, commemorative bricks, historic structures, scenic lookout areas and more. Lilacia Park hosts many special events each year including the Mutt Strut Annual 5K & 1-Mile, Movies & Concerts in the Park, Jingle Bell Jubilee, Holiday Lights, and more. Lilacia Park is also a popular venue for weddings.

Lilacia Park is most recognized for being home to Lombard Lilac Time, a blooming festival happening during the first two weeks of May. From tastings to tours and concerts to coronations, there is something for everyone during Lombard Lilac Time.