Time brings many changes. The area where this series of caches
is located has changed dramatically over the years and most
recently with the addition of a paved and wood chip trail along
Addison Creek called The
Midland Trail
Long ago.......
I remember the Automatic
Electric company that served the community with many jobs.
Now, manufacturing plants are at the western most edge of this
strip of land which runs from Golfview Dr. to East Fullerton Ave.
AND playgrounds, ball fields, volleyball, tables and pavilions, art
work and a Challenge Course are nestled between the companies and
the meandering Addison Creek. Addison Creek is a tributary of Salt Creek and
travels 10 miles south and east from its beginning point in
Bensenville through Northlake, Westchester, and on.....until it
drains into Salt Creek and the DesPlaines River.
Now for the Cache Series. There are 5 Traditional caches along
the Midland Trail and in the Center Point Preserve. The 6th cache
in the series is a Puzzle cache which will take you to the
Final!
This is a family-friendly and "dog-friendly" (leashed)
series with plenty of room to run and play, stop off for a snack or
a swing at one of the playgrounds. At certain times of day this
park can be very busy so please use "stealth" when retrieving and
returning the cache.
*Please use caution with children around water and at street
crossings.
Grant Park
