This cache is named after a childrens book by Dr. Seuss of the same name, 'Scrambled Eggs SUPER!' We chose this because the hill where the cache is hidden, is where we have our little egg rolling competition around Easter time (and all our caches are named either directly or referencing childrens books that we love.) Funnily enough Dr. Seuss was actually born in a place called Springfield, though it was in Massachusetts in the USA. Nevertheless a pretty cool coincidence. This hill is also very popular when the snow falls, as im sure you can imagine. My daughter and i have sped down here with the 6 month old strapped in between us. Its a thrill! But there are the odd rocky bumps to avoid!
Springfield Park officially opened as a public park in 1905 and takes its name from its unique geology. The park was formed from the grounds of three private houses, of which only Springfield House (The White House) remains. The park has formalised gardens and conservation areas and has extensive views across Walthamstow Marshes.
The park occupies 14.73 hectares (36.4 acres) and slopes from the high ground on the edge of Stamford hill, to the towpath of the River Lea Navigation on the River Lea. Situated on the other side of the river/navigation to the park is Springfield Marina, a large basin for narrow boats. The higher ground of the park affords views over Walthamstow Marshes to Walthamstow and north east London.
The Georgian Springfield House stands near the main entrance to the park on a road known simply as Springfield. It was a private residence well before the surroundings were given over to housing in the mid-Victorian period. The park area remained intact as a private estate until 1902 when the house and land went up for sale. A group of local businessmen saved the park when it went up for auction and eventually the london County Council took over responsibility for the park and it opened to the public on 5 August 1905.
As well as Springfield House, there were two other large houses on the estate, Springhill House and The Chestnuts. They had to be demolished due to their deteriorating condition when the council took them over. A road called Spring Lane ran through the estate but this was re-routed along the Lee and now forms part of the tow-path walk.
The Capital Ring, a 121-kilometre (75mile) circular walking route around London, passes through the park on the section from Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick, and the distinctive green signs can be seen in the park. Another walking route, the Lea Valley Walk, is close by and can be accessed via the River Lee towpath.
The park received a Green Flag Award in July 2008
Park summer opening: Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 9.30pm. Winter opening Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 4.30pm.
This cache itself should be relatively easy to find. Though its not a normal container, so think it through. There aren't many places to hide something around here. So to get in the right mindset, stand at the top of the track and assume the egg rolling position!