Geocaching              
City of Detroit Lakes Park Department
 

About Geocaching                                                                                                                                           

                                                       Geocaching is a modern day active treasure hunt that allows you to use a
                                            GPS (Global Positioning System) device to locate a cache.  This activity has grown over the years
                                            and has become a favorite pastime for individuals and families.  In a world where electronic
                                            devices dominate, this brings the technology back to nature allowing people to
                                            enjoy the outdoors.                                                                                                                    

Geocaching begins by an individual hiding a container (cache) and marking the coordinates with a GPS. The owner then posts the coordinates, description of the cache, and other interesting details about the area on the geocaching.com website.  After the website confirms and approves the cache, it becomes available for others to locate.  Upon locating a cache, the finder writes in the log book, takes or leaves a small item, and then posts their find on the website.  Geocaching promotes Cache In Trash Out which is an ongoing environmental initiative dedicated to keeping our parks clean.  To obtain coordinates, you must register.  There is no fee to set up a basic account.  To register, visit www.geocaching.com.   If you would like to learn more about geocaching, go to the Minnesota Geocaching Association at http://mngca.org/.       

City of Detroit Lakes Parks Geocaching Policy  (must be read)

The City of Detroit Lakes Park Department encourages positive activities in our park system.  With the following restrictions, we believe geocaching can be a beneficial park experience.

         Rules:

1.        All caches placed on Detroit Lakes City Parks must be registered.  Eligible parks include GAR Park, Beaton Park, Long Lake Park, Washington Park (City Park),
      Sucker Creek Preserve and the Rotary Soccer Complex.

2.        Caches are not to be buried.

3.        Caches must be at least 0.5 miles apart.

4.        Caches are not to contain items that are offensive, dangerous, or illegal.

5.        Caches need to be public, no member only or subscription caches.

6.        Unregistered caches will be removed.

7.        Individuals will be limited to 2 caches per park and 5 total in the park system.

8.        City of Detroit Lakes Parks Geocaching policy applies to all caches in the parks.

9.        Caches should be located so that existing trails can be used to get close to cache.

10.     The City of Detroit Lakes retains the right to remove or have removed a cache it feels is in an inappropriate location or is causing undue impact on the habitat.

Click on the registration form if you would like to participate 

           GEOCACHE REGISTRATION FORM

City of Detroit Lakes Parks Geocaching Policy