Kid Friendly - Lunchtime Cache
Watch out for Lions and Tigers and Wild Horses
Cache In - Trash Out! Dogs Allowed
Bicycles permitted on paths. Less than 750ft. from car to
cache
Restrooms available
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Answer a question at each location to determine the coordinates of
the cache container hidden nearby in the woods. Take the kids. Be a
kid yourself! A ride costs one dollar. The carousel is open daily
in the summer and weekends in the spring and fall. Check for
operating hours. Carousel Operator: 718-805-5572 Forest Park
Administrators: 718-235-4100.
The 911 Memorial Garden next to the Bandshell is where you'll
find the second question.
Answers to both questions are available even when the carousel
is closed and the bandshell has no performances. There’s no charge
to enter the park or to park your car. Dogs are allowed. There’s a
food stand in the carousel area and bathrooms nearby. I wouldn’t
cache at night due to unsavory characters that might congregate
after sunset.
A. Carousel N40 42.013 W73 51.473 This machine is
a rare D.C. Muller carousel that was built in 1910. It is one of
only 2 D.C. Muller Carousels still in operation. The other is
located in Cedar Point Park in Sandusky, Ohio
Carousel question- What name for the carousel is on the sign
with the horse on it?
1. The Forest Park Carousel
2. The Carousel at Forest Park
3. The Forest Carousel
ENTER A answer (1, 2 or 3) = ________
B. Bandshell September 11th Garden Memorial N40
41.924 W73 51.510 is next to the Bandshell a 3500 person outdoor
concert area. In 1898, George Seuffert Sr. organized his first
concert in Forest Park at a Bandstand, which was replaced in 1920
with a Bandshell. The Bandshell is named for George Seuffert Sr.,
whose Seuffert Band played free Sunday afternoon concerts, a
tradition continued by his son, Dr. George F. Seuffert until his
death in 1995. The Queens Symphony Orchestra has continued the
customary Sunday afternoon concerts. Bandshell performers have
included: Garth Brooks, The Platters, Johnny Maestro & The
Brooklyn Bridge and Children's Arts in the Park, which takes place
on Wednesday throughout the summer season.
Memorial Garden question– What month was it dedicated?
1. Sept, 2002
2. Oct, 2002
3. Nov, 2002
ENTER B answer (1, 2 or 3) = ________
Cache Coordinates:
Enter the number for each of your two answers and add them up:
A______ + B _______ = Total ________
The coordinates for the cache container are determined by your
total (not all possible totals are listed. Only one right one and
three wrong ones)
If your total is 2, the cache is located at: N40 41.920 W73
51.309
If your total is 3, the cache is located at: N40 41.921 W73
51.264
If your total is 4, the cache is located at: N40 41.926 W73
51.376
If your total is 5, the cache is located at:N40 41.967 W73
51.307
Cache is a Rubbermaid container about 5 inches in diameter.
Trade small items.
Please cover well with leaves and twigs AFTER you place it
back in the hole to prevent plundering. Lots of people cruise the
area.
The pictures are NOT spoilers.
Encrypted hint beneath poem.
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CAROUSEL
Round and round the horses flew,
Lacquered poles all turning blue.
Music blaring in the ears,
Brings to fore seascaped tears.
Lest they all spin out and fall,
Breaking heads like china dolls.
Grab the ring and hold it fast,
'Till the ride is done at last!
Unknown
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