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Board hears Mineral Park storm damage update after reported trail injury

Madison County Park District Board of Commissioners · August 18, 2026

Summary

Park staff and Friends volunteers reported downed trees and damage to a rail at Mineral Park after recent storms and noted a reported injury on a trail; crews cleared debris quickly but the cause of the fall remained unclear.

Board members were told several large trees fell at Mineral Park and that root balls had ripped up part of an old rail feature, necessitating additional repair work. Greg said crews responded quickly after the storm to remove hazard trees and clear trails.

Wayne mentioned that a woman reportedly fell on the trail and emergency services were called; he said crews swept the trail afterward and that he had "not heard anything more" about her condition. The board noted the incident and thanked volunteer and engineering crews for their rapid response while staff follow up on safety and required repairs.

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