Jester Park, Iowa Horse Trails
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hiker6699
N 41° 45.848 W 093° 45.587
15T E 436844 N 4623867
Horse Trail markers/signs in Jester Park, Polk County, Iowa
Waymark Code: WM71GZ
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2009
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SOme of the trails in Jester Park are open to horses. Some are for pedestrians/hiking only. Before this Eagle Scout Project, One would hear of horse/hiker accidents 3 or 4 times a year. I never heard that anyone was ever seriously hurt in one of these accidents - mostly scrapes & bruises. This enterprising Scout figured it was just a matter of time till a serious injury occured unless something was done. So the Scout worked with the Polk County Conservation Board (managers of the park), the park ranger & his troop to post signs throughout the park on the trails where horses are allowed. This information was obtained by talking to the Park Ranger & the Manager at the Jester Park Equestrian Center.
Name of Eagle Scout: Tony De Roo
Project Completion Date: 09/01/2008
Troop Number: 111
Troop Location: Not listed
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