LOMBARD
The Lilac Village - home to a historic downtown area, friendly residents, and the beautiful 8.5-acre Lilacia Park
The Village of Lombard is located 20 miles west of Chicago with convenient rail and expressway access to the city. Friendly residents, a great park district, and rich history make Lombard a great place to call home!
The Lilac Village
Imagine yourself strolling through the 8.5-acre historic Lilacia Park in early May taking in the beautiful smell of flowering lilac bushes. Lombard has been named the Lilac Village to honor its history of rich farmland and beautiful lilac gardens. In 1927, Colonel William R. Plum bequeathed his home and adjacent lilac gardens to the town as a park and library site. Today, Lilacia Park is visited by residents and guests from near and far during Lilac season and throughout the changing seasons. The lilac tradition culminates on the last day of the event with the Lilac Parade, which makes its way up Main Street to Maple.