The newest hobby that brings technology and nature together

Geocaching is the sport of searching for and finding caches that have been hidden around the world. Cleveland Metroparks is participating by hiding several caches within its borders and by periodically offering geocaching programs.

All of Cleveland Metroparks geocaches are listed on www.geocaching.com Click here for traditional (GPS) directions to Cleveland Metroparks geocaching sites.

Rules

• Please use good eco-manners when seeking a cache. Examples: do not step on wildflowers or leave litter. Bags should be available for litter pick up on your way out. "Cache in, trash out"
• You may take something out of the cache when you find it (not the log book, hole punch or camera).
• Please leave something in the cache if you take something. Absolutely NO tobacco, alcohol, drugs, firearms, dangerous items, adult items or food. Small toys, coins or coupons are examples of things that are appropriate to leave.
• Please sign in the log book.
• If there is a camera in the cache, please take a photo of yourself.
• You can log onto the web site www.geocaching.com to register your find.
• Please leave the cache where you found it. Others will be seeking it.
• Please contact Cleveland Metroparks if the cache has been vandalized or if you have another concern.
• Have a great time exploring beautiful Cleveland Metroparks!

 How to get involved with Cleveland Metroparks Geocaching

Look for one of Cleveland Metroparks hidden cache containers.
Cleveland Metroparks has hidden several geocaching containers within its borders. you can seek these cache containers at any time. The cache containers and locations are changed yearly. Click here for directons.

Attend a Cleveland Metroparks "Event Cache"
An Event Cache is a geocaching activity that happens for a specific period of time. One example is a geocaching picnic. Cleveland Metroparks holds several event caches each year. Event caches are listed on www. geocaching.com. You can also receive notification by being on our geocaching email list.

Attend a Geocaching Program
If you are new to geocaching or just want to brush up on your skills, we offer at least one "Introduction to Geocaching" program each year. Watch the Emerald Necklace Newsletter or check out the program listing for upcoming events.

Join our geocaching e-mail list
If you would like to receive reminders via email about upcoming Cleveland Metroparks geocaching activities, join our emailing list. To join, email geocaching@clevelandmetroparks.com and include the words "email list" in the subject line.

Register with www.geocaching.com
You can register yourself as a geocacher by going to www.geocaching.com and creating a log-in name and password. There is no fee. You can register all of your geocaching finds with the website and receive notificaitons of new caches in your area.

How can I place my own site?

Directions to Cleveland Metroparks sites.

Geocaching Photo Album

For more information on finding caches go to the official Geocaching website:

www.geocaching.com