This 8.5 acre public park in Lombard, Illinois features over 200 varieties of lilacs and over 700 lilac plants in all. There are also 35,000 tulips. These all bloom in a limited season from late April to late May.
150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, Illinois. A detailed map may be found here.
23 miles from the center of town
The park is accessible.
Hiking, Picnicking and Wildflowers.
The lilac collection was started by Colonel William Plum who bequeathed it to Lombard in 1927.
Restrooms are available in the adjacent Helen Plum Library.
The Lilac Bakery located close to the park at 348 S. Main Street, Lombard, features wonderful pastries.
Late April to late May
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