More context is needed in order to be sure what "it" refers to and why she might not have noticed that thing. If "it" does mean "reaching the park" then perhaps she was so preoccupied with other thoughts that she didn't notice her surroundings.
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GPY...perhaps she was so preoccupied with other thoughts that she didn't notice her surroundings.I like you comments, GPY. You cheered me up.