NATURAL BEAUTY EMBRACING

With so many outdoor spaces, Lilburn’s scenic landscapes hold a permanent place in the lives of residents and the City’s 113-year-old history.

But Lilburn city parks are more than just pretty places. Because the City believes so strongly in their ability to unite current residents, attract visitors and potential residents and meet city-wide needs as event spaces, they have poured local resources into creating a variety of outdoor spaces from walking paths to play areas.

Jill Minnoia City of Lilburn Event Coordinator

At the center of connectivity in Lilburn lies Lilburn City Park. The park encompasses 13 acres of lush, green lawn and makes up a small piece of the 150 acres of green space found within the City’s 6.8 square miles. It has become a hub of community and the site of most local events as it is located in the heart of Old Town Lilburn.

Historically, residents are known to gather around the bandshell for high-energy concerts, cool off under shady pavilions, host cookouts or get morning runs in on the Camp Creek Greenway Trail. Plus, the park recently gained exciting new additions catering to even more residents. In 2019, a playground renovation introduced brand-new equipment, a softer playing surface and wheelchair ramps, creating a safer, more accessible and fun environment for kids. More recently, in 2021, a splash pad built in response to resident requests sparked excitement for kids all over the City, bringing fountains, water buckets and lights.

The 4.2-mile Camp Creek greenway multi-use trail has trailheads at Lilburn City Park and Lions Club Park. The path runs through miles of green foliage, atop waterways and past an abundance of wildlife habitats.

Since not all cities have the luxury of a greenway, the Camp Creek Greenway draws crowds from outside city limits, bringing in visitors and introducing them to the rest of Old Town.

On weeknights, Lilburn kids and their families tend to congregate at one of Lilburn’s two athletic complexes: Bryson Park or Lions Club Park, both managed by Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation. Between the two, the City has fields for football, baseball, soccer and other purposes, a sand volleyball court and outdoor basketball courts. With practices, tournaments and events, most local students and parents spend a majority of their time here outside of school and work. With so many uses, these complexes have become assets to every school in Lilburn, making them one of the biggest catalysts uniting the community.

Perhaps the biggest benefit to having so many parks at the City’s fingertips is that they double as venues for community events, and events are one of Lilburn’s proudest assets. Along with the Sparkle in the Park (which features the self-proclaimed ‘best firework show in Gwinnett’), the City hosts over 20 other community events throughout the year, so there’s always a reason to gather.

From Food Truck Tuesdays all summer long to trick-or-treating down Main to 5Ks and bike races which bring crowds from all over the region, the City takes full advantage of the economic and communal sparks often ignited by these events.

The Mayor and City Council are committed to preserving and maintaining Lilburn’s parks over the years. With over 22 vacant acres right next door to Lilburn City Park, there is a grand park expansion plan in the works promising new greenway trails, more amenities and many more acres of play space, adding more “play” to the “live, work, play” standard in Lilburn.

spring

Lilburchaun Parade

Great American Cleanup

Food Truck Tuesdays

Community Yard Sale

Splash Bash with DJ Matt summer Rock The Park Concert

Food Truck Tuesdays

Sparkle in the Park

National Night Out fall

Food Truck Tuesdays at City Park

Lilburn Daze

Monsters and Movie on Main winter Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

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