Hillmoor paths officially open for public use
The former Hillmoor Golf Course property is now officially open for public use.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held May 18 to open the opening of the property.
Signs have posted near the entrance of the Hillmoor property informing visitors of the rules and hours for the park
Signs have posted near the entrance of the Hillmoor property informing people of the rules and hours of the park.Â
A map near the entrance of the green path shows visitors the direction of the path and other areas of the property
A map located near the entrance of the green path shows residents the direction of the path and other areas of the property.Â
The entrance of the green path has a view of trees, grassy areas and other types of landscapes
The entrance of the green path features a view of trees, grassy areas and other types of landscapes.Â
A directional sign indicates where people may go on the green path
A directional sign indicates where people may go on the green path.Â
The entrance of the Hillmoor property gives people the option to start their walk along a paved path or a grassy path
The entrance of the Hillmoor property gives people the option to start their walk along a paved path or a grassy path.Â
A bench located near the entrance of the property gives walkers a place to rest
A bench located near the entrance of the property gives people a place to rest.Â
Several paved paths along the Hillmoor property have been lined with trees and native plants to give visitors a view of some nature
Several paved paths along the Hillmoor property have been lined with trees and native plants to give visitors a view of some nature.Â
A directional sign gives people the option to walk on the yellow trail or orange trail
A directional sign gives people the option to walk on the yellow trail or the orange trail.Â
Several maps have been installed along the Hillmoor property showing walkers where they are and where other paths are located
Several maps have been installed along the Hillmoor property showing walkers where they are located and where other trails are located.Â
The Hillmoor trails feature several winding paths
The Hillmoor trails feature several winding paths.Â
One of the trees along the Hillmoor trail has been marked by some visitors
One of the trees along the Hillmoor trail has been marked by some visitors.Â
A directional sign indicates the start of the blue trail
A directional sign indicates the start of the blue trail.Â
A marker indicates the end of a trail
A painted marker indicated the end of a trail.Â
An installed signs tells people that parking is for "Hillmoor use only"
An installed sign informs people that parking is for "Hillmoor use only."
Dennis Hines
Reporter
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The contract still has to be approved by the Lake Geneva City Council.
Zone 1, which is about 32 acres has been considered the "White River Corridor" of the property, is near Eastview Elementary School and Dunn Field Park on Sage Street. The area features a disc golf course and dog park.
Upland Design representatives are set to present preliminary conceptual plans for the 32 acres to the the commission Jan. 22.
