Pump House The pump house was built in the 1990’s to provide a water source for winter maintenance of the lagoon for ice-skating. The structure was recently replaced with a new building (Figure 5.11). The pump house is wood clad, on a concrete slab and is in good condition. The building is connected to the asphalt path running northsouth through the park (Figure 5.12).
PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Playgrounds There are three playgrounds in Vilas Park. The west playground is near the multi-use trail and is connected to it by an asphalt path (Figures 5.13 and 5.14). The surface material is rubber mulch over a gravel base. This playground was manufactured by Miracle60 and placed in 1994. A small playground is located near the mounds in the upper park along Erin Street. This playground is known as the “Dinosaur Playground” due to the dinosaur-themed equipment (Figure 5.15). The equipment is Landscape Structures61 and was also installed in 1994. The surface is rubber mulch over gravel with no connection to the surrounding walkways. The equipment is not compliant with current ADA guidelines.
Figure 5.13. West Playground
Figure 5.16. Shoe Playground
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Figure 5.14. West Playground
Figure 5.15. Dinosaur Playground
Figure 5.17. Old Woman in a Shoe
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