Lilburn just added something special to its city park: a bridge where people can remember and honor their pets.
The spur bridge on the Camp Creek Greenway Trail at Lilburn City Park has officially been renamed Lily’s Bridge, after a rescued pup once found at the park. Starting August 28, which was Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, visitors have brought mementos of their pets to attach them to the bridge as a tribute.
Why it matters
- A rare tribute: Pet memorial bridges are extremely uncommon in the U.S., making this one of the few places where communities can gather around shared love for animals.
- Inspired by kindness: Locals Ted and Sandi Wright suggested the idea after reading the poem At the Rainbow Bridge and witnessing how often abandoned animals are found in the park.
- Named with heart: Lily, a dog rescued at Lilburn City Park, became the namesake. The bridge now stands for both her story and the many others like hers.
What it represents
The city says Lily’s Bridge is meant to symbolize connection—between people, pets, memory, and hope. A line from the poem that inspired the project captures the feeling: “Reunited in joy, no more to part / Always together, in each other’s heart.”
If you go
- Where: Camp Creek Greenway Trail, Lilburn City Park
- When: Starting August 28, Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- What to do: Bring a small memento (like a tag, ribbon, or photo) to leave on the bridge in memory of your pet.
Lilburn City Park has always been a place of community and second chances. With Lily’s Bridge, it now offers a way to celebrate the pets who gave unconditional love and the people who cared for them…