Anyone wanting to set up a cache site on park property needs to fill out a geocashing permit application first. Permits will not be issued before we receive a completed application with an original signature.

All application sites will be checked by staff and a Geocache Corps volunteer prior to issuing a permit.

It will be the responsibility of the cache owner to inspect and monitor the cache at least once a month to ensure appropriate content and maintain it as a family friendly cache. Caches should contain no food, alcohol, firearms, drugs, nor any dangerous or adult items. The area must be inspected to ensure impact is minimal if not non-existent. An initial contents list will be required before receiving a permit.

The permit is valid from the date of issue to May 1st of the same year. The cache or cache container must be labeled on the outside with the permit number easily visible.

All caches need to be within 50 feet of an already established Metro Park trail. Any off-trail hiking is discouraged as it negatively impacts the native plants and animals. Caches should not be placed by delicate vegetation and flowers. DO NOT LITTER.

Normally you may take something from the cache. If you do so, please leave an item. Do not take the log book or pencils. Sign the log book.

Not every park has suitable a site for a cache, such as the Golf Course or the Schoepfle Garden. Certain management activities and/or rare species may render an area unsuitable for a normal cache. The Metro Parks retains the right to determine which parks and areas are suitable for caches.

All caches must be located on or at ground level in safe, non-metal containers (No Ammo Boxes). Caches are placed so that no digging is required and caches are not to be nailed to trees.

Please participate in cache in/trash out.

Contact cache owner or the Park District if you find a cache has been defaced, vandalized or missing.

If a cache violates this agreement or is found without a permit, it will be removed and not returned. Please adhere to all park rules to avoid legal consequences.

Virtual Cache
Although a virtual cache is an unobtrusive form of geocaching, the Metro Parks will reserve the right to review and issue permits for such caches. A virtual cache must be limited to an existing site or recognized and dedicated trail and not lead persons off-trail or into limited use areas.

Good luck, enjoy and respect this beautiful setting and plan your trip to conclude before dusk.

Geocachers assume all risks involved in seeking a cache.