Madison mayor agrees city’s parks aren’t ‘up to par’ [Video]

Paul Finley responds to community concerns about the state of several city parks in a public statement.

MADISON, Ala. — Mayor Paul Finley released a public statement on Saturday regarding conditions at several city park areas, responding to concerns made by Madison community members.

Facebook groups like What’s happening in Madison in particular have called out city officials for park conditions. “Palmer park and Dublin park are atrocious facilities from a sport’s (sic) standpoint,” writes one user. “Officials think these two parks are great facilities.”

Finley’s statement, which was published online, focused on “deteriorating conditions at our Parks and Recreation facilities and fields.” Finley consulted with Kory Alfred, director of the Parks & Recreation Department.

“As Mayor, our priority to provide quality services to our residents is paramount,” Finley wrote.

“We take full responsibility for the maintenance of our parks, and we fully agree our normal high-maintenance conditions are currently not up to par,” the mayor …

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