Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.
Go on a treasure hunt with geocaching. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
Hidden object games are permitted in Great Parks of Hamilton County provided they adhere to these guidelines:
- Geocaches must be registered on www.geocaching.com.
- Hidden objects must be placed along an official, authorized nature or shared-use trails and must be placed within 25 feet of the trail.
- Hidden objects cannot be placed in conservation areas or ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands, ponds and wildflower areas.
- Hidden objects must be in an area that is free of obvious dangers that could cause harm to a person, i.e. not hanging over water, backs of street signs, electrical boxes or guard rails.
- Hidden objects cannot be placed near bridges or in places that would require digging or climbing.
- Traditional geocaches must be a clear, sealable container with the official Geocaching.com identification number placed on the container with name of the owner inside the cache. The container cannot be camouflaged in any way. Other game objects must have the name of the game clearly marked on it as well as any official recognition from the game host or sponsor.
- Micros and nano caches are permitted and do not have to follow the clear or see-through container rule. A photo of the proposed container needs to be emailed to information@greatparks.org.
- Hidden objects should be monitored by the owner and any problems with it resolved within 30 days of notification.
- Hidden objects should be maintained as family-friendly. Hidden objects should not contain food, "smellables" or other wildlife attractants, firearms, drugs, alcohol or any adult items.
- Any hidden object that is not in compliance with these conditions or that is determined to be a nuisance will be removed and discarded without notice.
Events
Geocaching and hidden object game events need to be submitted for approval to information@greatparks.org. A complete description of the event and the locations of the temporarily hidden objects need to be included in the request. All event hidden objects will be considered temporary and must be removed at the end of the event. All event applications should be submitted a minimum of 30 days in advance.