The City of Lilburn is honored to introduce Lily’s Bridge, our community’s version of the beloved Rainbow Bridge. This special place, a transformation of the spur bridge located on the Camp Creek Greenway Trail at Lilburn City Park, was created to provide comfort and remembrance for those who have lost a cherished pet. We warmly welcome you to take part in this meaningful tribute by leaving tokens to celebrate the lasting bonds we share with our pets.
More About Lily's Bridge
Lilburn City Park is known amongst locals as a place of new beginnings, community and connection. Many animals, whether lost or abandoned, are often found in Lilburn City Park by compassionate community members who give these animals another chance at life. This, along with an anonymous poem titled “At the Rainbow Bridge,” inspired residents Ted and Sandi Wright, who brought the idea to park staff to incorporate a heartfelt tribute space into the beloved community park. Lily's Bridge is now one of the few pet memorial bridges to exist in the United States.
The last stanza from “At the Rainbow Bridge” reads, “Reunited in joy, no more to part / Always together, in each other’s heart.” This quote encompasses exactly what Lily’s Bridge symbolizes: a place for lost pets, those waiting for their owners at the Rainbow Bridge and those who pass through the park, searching for love and kindness.
What to Do at Lily's Bridge
Personal Reflection
Visiting Lily’s Bridge is a gentle way to honor and remember loved ones. Here’s how it works:
- Arrive – Pause for a quiet moment before stepping onto the bridge.
- Place a Memento – Attach your weather-friendly token of remembrance along the railing.
- Reflect – Take time to remember, whether in silence, prayer, or personal words.
- Depart in Peace – Walk across the bridge carrying your memories and love with you.
Group Gathering Option
If you are visiting Lily’s Bridge with family or friends, you may choose to honor your pet in this way:
- Begin Together – Have someone read aloud the Rainbow Bridge Poem. This may be an emotional but meaningful moment.
Share Memories – Hold your pet’s collar and share a story that reflects the special place they held in your life.
Pass the Collar – Offer the collar to the next person who wishes to share, continuing until all who wish have spoken.
Walk to the Bridge – Together, carry the collar to Lily’s Bridge and attach it to the structure.
Depart in Peace – Cross the bridge as a group, giving thanks for the love, joy, and companionship your pet brought into your life.