Vilas Overview & Neighbor Resources

introducing Our unique NEIGHBORHOOD

Bordered by Lake Wingra and Vilas Zoo to the south, Greenbush to the east, vibrant Monroe Street to the north, and Edgewood College to the west, Vilas occupies a very unique location in the beautiful city of Madison, Wisconsin. This highly walkable neighborhood is made of up dedicated residents who believe in maintaining this special place as a beautiful, vibrant place to live.

In Vilas, you'll hear the sounds of Wisconsin football touchdowns echoed by the roaring of lions from the zoo. You'll enjoy walks and biking along the wooded shores of Lake Wingra, and celebrate the seasons in the Arboretum. Enjoy Vilas Park and its playgrounds, its tennis courts, and its ice rinks. Mingle with your neighbors at neighborhood gatherings, and see the best costumes at the Halloween Party or the happiness of the summer block party. And end the day with an amazing meal at a Monroe St restaurant or food cart. Welcome to our neighborhood.

Neighborhood Communication

In addition to this web site, there are currently two main forums for neighborhood communication. If you are a Vilas Neighborhood resident, please join the conversations:

VNA Listserv
Send an email to VilasNA+subscribe@groups.io; it’s helpful if you identify yourself by name and home address if you can. The Yahoo listserv has come to an end.
NextDoor
Please visit NextDoor and search for Vilas. Note: Vilas as defined on NextDoor is a larger neighborhood. VNA is not associated with and does not post notices on NextDoor.