The area that now includes Ewing Park Lilac Arboretum was part of a 357-acre farm before being donated to the city of Des Moines in 1937 and later developed into the city's largest public park. Photo: Courtesy of the city of Des Moines
Ewing Park Lilac Arboretum is expected to reach peak bloom this weekend.
Details: The 35-acre site features more than 1,000 lilac shrubs across 250 varieties.
This is the arboretum's 79th year. It was designated in 1939 and opened to the public in 1947.
Go: Harry Piper Parkway — a scenic drive through the arboretum — is open daily, 6am to 10pm.
5300 Indianola Road, in Des Moines.
⭐️ 1 fun thing to go: The arboretum was the answer to yesterday's "Where's Jason?"
