Figure 5.79. Walks at Mounds
Figure 5.80. Walk down to Randall
Figure 5.81. Walk in the Winter
SIGNS AND WAYFINDING Vilas Park does not have a park sign identifying the facility typical of other parks in the system. There are Henry Vilas Zoo signs at the entrance to the north parking lot and another at the south entry to the zoo (Figure 5.82). There is an information kiosk in the center of the park near the north pedestrian bridge at the lagoon that offers a map with amenities and information on other events and public notices (Figure 5.83). Once in the park, there are several wayfinding signs in parking lots and along Vilas Park Drive (Figure 5.85). These are typical road signs but are difficult to read from cars even though patrons in cars are the intended users. There is primarily vehicle related information and the signs are utilitarian in appearance.
Figure 5.82. Zoo Sign at the Entrance to Vilas Park and the Norht Parking Lot
Figure 5.83. Park Kiosk
There is a sign with photographs and information about the history of Vilas Park near the shoe playground along the zoo west fence (Figure 5.85). The sign is in good condition and has information that users may find interesting. There is also a plaque about William Vilas and his role in creating the park on a stone near the main shelter (Figure 5.86).
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