FireWizard and GeoMonkeyGirl will be hosting a caching event at Lakewood Park geared towards kids and new cachers, but all are welcome!

Event Details:

• Event is now closed. This was the Cache-Runners first event cache and our best ever day of caching related activities! This was our big chance to give back to the community! It was awesome to meet all the cachers (old and new) and see the smiles on everyones faces as they found our caches. We think the best part about the event was actually getting to talk to people right after they found our hides and share in the fun on the spot! Thank you everyone for the postive feedback!
• Here is a post-event listing of the caches that were at the event. Caches have been removed and are no longer at listed coordinates. Listing below is for archival/historal purposes only!
• Picnic (CR-N001)

  Code: CR-N001 N41° 29.741 W81° 47.865 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433413 N 4594092

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A typical urban geocache hide!

  Additional hints: Zntargvp

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  Tight Squeeze (CR-N002)

  Code: CR-N002 N41° 29.744 W81° 47.866 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433412 N 4594098

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A nano-cache! Don't blink, you might miss it...

  Additional hints: tebhaq

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  Softball World (CR-N003)

  Code: CR-N003 N41° 29.763 W81° 47.864 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433414 N 4594133

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Have a seat on the upper part of the bleachers and enjoy the lake view! If there is a softball game in progress, well, this is the perfect time to practice the important geocaching skill named stealth!!!

  Additional hints: Zntargvp, gbc, pbeare

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  Wacky Wednesday (CR-N004)

  Code: CR-N004 N41° 29.770 W81° 47.845 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433441 N 4594146

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  When GeoMonkeyGirl and FireWizard were much younger, one of their favorite books was called 'Wacky Wednesday'. The story was about a boy going through the day and as he went along, things got stranger and stranger. If you want to find this cache, pretend you are living in Wacky Wednesday world!

  Additional hints: Fbzrguvat vf qrsvavgryl IREL bhg bs cynpr urer!

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  Christmas Tree (CR-N005)

  Code: CR-N005 N41° 29.740 W81° 47.819 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433477 N 4594090

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  This tree would make a great Christmas tree. Watch out for muggles!

  Additional hints: Ynxr fvqr

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  Purple Toe Tickler - v.2 (CR-N006)

  Code: CR-N006 N41° 29.744 W81° 47.800 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433504 N 4594097

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A blatant copy of one of our all time favorite cache-containers (which has since been archived)...

  Additional hints: Vs V jrer n punzryrba...

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  Cannon (CR-N007)

  Code: CR-N007 N41° 29.725 W81° 47.782 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433528 N 4594062

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  The Veteran's cannon has a cache on it somewhere. Can you find it? Please do not climb on the cannon - the cache is is on the lower part of the cannon.

  Additional hints: Zntargvp

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  Peter Rabbit's Lunch Box (CR-N008)

  Code: CR-N008 N41° 29.697 W81° 47.799 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433504 N 4594010

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  If Peter Rabbit had a lunch box, it would probably be just about this size! This section of Lakewood Park has some unusual trees! We thought there used to be a plaque showing the tree names, but we can't find it! While you are looking for this cache, check out the nearby trees for some unusual leaves and fall time nuts! Watch out for the larpers that hang out nearby - but don't worry, their weapons are padded!

  Additional hints: Ohfu, unatvat

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  Post It (CR-N009)

  Code: CR-N009 N41° 29.695 W81° 47.765 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433551 N 4594006

  Size: Other Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Eh, no, this one is NOT a 'Post-IT' note! Please be careful - this cache is very near the park access road, but can be found without standing in the road! A trickier hide...

  Additional hints: Pnpur anzr...

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  Lakewood Rocks! (CR-N010)

  Code: CR-N010 N41° 29.601 W81° 47.795 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433508 N 4593832

  Size: Virtual Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  What year was this monument dedicated?

  Email answer to cache-runners@cox.net

  Additional hints: Ybbx sbe gur OVT EBPX

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  Feeling Sneaky (CR-N011)

  Code: CR-N011 N41° 29.592 W81° 47.805 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433494 N 4593816

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH,

  Sitting almost in plain sight but disguised as something other than a typical cache container. Between the sidewalk and the road, but safely away from the road - please be careful with kids by road!

  Additional hints: Syng, zntargvp

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  Hide and Seek (CR-N012)

  Code: CR-N012 N41° 29.593 W81° 47.749 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433572 N 4593817

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, US

  Lakewood Park is home to a number of unusual black fur squirrels. We think one of them lives near this cache. Lots of muggles in the area - be careful!

  Additional hints: Guvf uvqvat fcbg zvtug znxr n avpr ubzr sbe fbzrbar...

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  Foozle (CR-N013)

  Code: CR-N013 N41° 29.585 W81° 47.713 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433622 N 4593802

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH,

  This one is somewhere between the sidewalk and Lake Road, but safely away from the road - please be careful with little ones by the road!

  Additional hints: Ybbx hc

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  Bandstand (CR-N014)

  Code: CR-N014 N41° 29.675 W81° 47.724 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433608 N 4593968

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  In the Summertime, Lakewood Park hosts all types of cool events on the band stand. Not much going on today besides some GeoCachers looking for a container on the side of the bandstand!

  Additional hints: Zntargvp

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  A Prickly Situation (CR-N015)

  Code: CR-N015 N41° 29.679 W81° 47.722 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433610 N 4593975

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Watch out for prickers while you are grabbing this cache!

  Additional hints: Przrag/Envyvat fvqr bs ohfu

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  Salt (CR-N016)

  Code: CR-N016 N41° 29.690 W81° 47.736 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433591 N 4593996

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Lakewood Park has some huge old trees. This one is full of nooks and crannies. If you look closely, you'll find a miniature salt shaker in this tree.

  Additional hints: 2sg bss tebhaq

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  Weed (CR-N017)

  Code: CR-N017 N41° 29.738 W81° 47.710 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433628 N 4594085

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A HUGE old tree, chock full of hiding spots... Somewhere on this tree is cache container. Please be gentle when removing the log to sign!

  Additional hints: Frr pnpur anzr

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  The BIG Tree (CR-N018)

  Code: CR-N018 N41° 29.760 W81° 47.703 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433639 N 4594126

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Another big tree, hiding a tiny cache container!

  Additional hints: Onfr bs gerr

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  Flat Stanley (CR-N019)

  Code: CR-N019 N41° 29.777 W81° 47.706 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433635 N 4594157

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Who doesn't love Flat Stanley? ME! Oh well, the name seemed appropriate for this one...NOTE: Please stay on the park side of the fence - NO need to climb on or over the fence - the cache is accessible from the park side!

  Additional hints: syng

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  Puppy PortaPotty (CR-N020)

  Code: CR-N020 N41° 29.786 W81° 47.763 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433556 N 4594174

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  If dogs were allowed at Lakewood Park - this would probably be one of the spots they would visit...

  Additional hints: Zntargvp

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  Volley View (CR-N021)

  Code: CR-N021 N41° 29.801 W81° 47.758 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433563 N 4594202

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Lakewood Park's sand Volley Ball Courts are very popular! If there is a game going on, you can stop and check it out while looking for this cache!

  Additional hints: Gerr-L

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  Green Puff (CR-N022)

  Code: CR-N022 N41° 29.802 W81° 47.796 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433510 N 4594204

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Don't hang out here if it is thunder storming on the event day!!!!

  Additional hints: Haqre naq hc

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  A Kings View (CR-N023)

  Code: CR-N023 N41° 29.831 W81° 47.834 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433458 N 4594258

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  This is a great area to gaze out over Lake Erie. This cache can be reached without climbing on or even reaching over the fence. NO need to climb on the fence or over the fence to find this cache! Please stay behind the fence and with a little searching, you will have the cache in hand!

  Additional hints: Gerr

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  Rock & Roll (CR-N024)

  Code: CR-N024 N41° 29.826 W81° 47.732 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433599 N 4594248

  Size: Small Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Have a seat on the rock and enjoy the lake view!

  Additional hints: Ybj

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  Bummer (CR-N025)

  Code: CR-N025 N41° 29.828 W81° 47.717 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433620 N 4594252

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  There used to be a swing here with an excellent view of Lake Erie! Too bad it is gone now!!! Kids: unless you are little monkeys, you'll need an adults help to reach this one!

  Additional hints: Ernpu sbe vg!

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  Freedom (CR-N026)

  Code: CR-N026 N41° 29.833 W81° 47.728 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433605 N 4594261

  Size: Virtual Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  This plaque was placed back in 2006 and we just noticed it while we were setting up for this cache event. The plaque tells a pretty interesting story about an activity that took place near here just before the Civil War. According to the plaque, what was the activity that took place near here?

  Email answer to cache-runners@cox.net

  Additional hints: Ba gur cngu

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  Lakewood North (CR-N027)

  Code: CR-N027 N41° 29.842 W81° 47.705 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433637 N 4594277

  Size: Other Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  The coordinates for this cache take you to a very scenic part of Lakewood Park. There is a free binocular stand where you can look out over Lake Erie and view downtown Cleveland. It is a pretty cool place!

  Answer the following questions by emailing cache-runners@cox.net:

  1.) Looking North: What is the name of this large body of water?

  2.) How was the Northern part of Lakewood Park formed in the early 1900's? Note: the Northern shore of Lakewood Park juts out several hundred feet past the natural shoreline of Lake Erie.

  If you need help on question #2, see one of the Cache-Runners team members and they will give you a clue!

  Additional hints:

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  Secret Path (CR-N028)

  Code: CR-N028 N41° 29.837 W81° 47.696 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433650 N 4594268

  Size: Regular Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Lakewood Park doesn't have a beach - but it does have plenty of rocks. A larger container in pretty rough terrain! Seek at your own risk! If you break a limb while finding this cache, just scream and someone will come running.

  Additional hints: N ynetr cergmry wne va gur ebpxf, cnvagrq oynpx

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  Clipped Wings (CR-N029)

  Code: CR-N029 N41° 29.843 W81° 47.779 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433534 N 4594280

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  I was born in Canada and landed on the Lakewood Lake Erie shore one stormy winter night. My wings were frost bitten and I was very tired. I live here now, on the south shore of Lake Erie. It is not the best life, but it is peaceful and quiet. My name is Egbert. Please stop by and say Hi to me! If you are very nice to me, I will lay a cache-egg for you...I live just off the path, nestled in the tall grass at the bottom of the big hill - *NOT* ON THE LAKE SIDE of the path.

  Additional hints: Frr pnpur anzr

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  Take a Rest (CR-N030)

  Code: CR-N030 N41° 29.844 W81° 47.798 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433508 N 4594282

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Ah, what a perfect place to just sit and listen to Lake Erie! Bring a book, chill out and enjoy a great view!

  Additional hints: Wreel Orpxre

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  Stay on the Path! (CR-N031)

  Code: CR-N031 N41° 29.846 W81° 47.822 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433474 N 4594286

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  No need to leave the path for this one! Long ago, there used to be a nice fishing pier near here jutting out into the Lake. During a storm, Mother Nature showed us who was boss and decided there would no longer be a fishing pier here! The old ruins can be seen north of here.

  Additional hints: Arne oyhr

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  No Trespassing on the Breakwall (CR-N032)

  Code: CR-N032 N41° 29.841 W81° 47.888 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433383 N 4594277

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Hmmm, I wonder where this little secret path goes...

  Additional hints: Ybj

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  Wild Side (CR-N033)

  Code: CR-N033 N41° 29.815 W81° 47.922 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433335 N 4594229

  Size: Regular Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Take a walk on the wild side of Lakewood Park. Be careful with little kids on this one! Cache is only about 2 feet off the path. You can get to this one two different ways. The first one is very steep, and not recommended. Look around a little and find the 2nd way to this cache, you'll enjoy it a lot more that way!

  Additional hints: onfr bs gerr pyhfgre

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  FireWizards Cache (CR-N034)

  Code: CR-N034 N41° 29.786 W81° 47.933 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433319 N 4594176

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  This cache is a little tricky. FireWizards not giving any clues! If you want help, come find one of the Cache-Runners and we'll give you a clue!

  Additional hints: ABCR

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  Peek-a-boo (CR-N035)

  Code: CR-N035 N41° 29.774 W81° 47.940 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433309 N 4594154

  Size: Other Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A trickier hide in a boring little corner of the park. NOTE: You'll need to go through the open fence gate, towards the gravel path down to the lake, but after that, stay inside the park fence - no need to climb over or around the fence.

  Additional hints: Jung bapr jnf

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  iCarly (CR-N036)

  Code: CR-N036 N41° 29.730 W81° 47.922 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433333 N 4594073

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  OK, iCarly has nothing to do with this cache! iCarly is just one of GeoMonkeyGirls favorite shows! Stay on the Park side of the fence!

  Additional hints: Srapr

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  Shoo (CR-N037)

  Code: CR-N037 N41° 29.712 W81° 47.920 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433336 N 4594039

  Size: Micro Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  Located in a very quiet and nondescript part of the park. Stay on the park side of the fence - no need to leave the park or climb on or over the fence! You may have poke around to find this cache. Some Lakewood garbage trucks park near here. If the cache ever came to life, it would definitely head towards the garbage trucks...

  Additional hints: Lbh ner ohttvat zr

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  Amy's Swimming Hole (CR-N038)

  Code: CR-N038 N41° 29.701 W81° 47.847 (WGS84) UTM 17T E 433437 N 4594018

  Size: Regular Hidden on 9/19/2009 In Cuyahoga OH, USA

  A sandwich sized container right next to GeoTriMom's favorite place at Lakewood Park...

  Additional hints: Fueho

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• Update (night before event): We are expecting a HUGE turnout tomorrow! We'll have plenty of coffee & donut holes ready to go at 9:00AM! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
• Parking Coordinates: N 41 29.715, W081 47.816 Pavilion Coordinates: N 41 29.737, W081 47.870
• We've had a tremendous repsonse from the community for this event! Looking forward to seeing New Cachers, Old Cachers, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and lots of other people! If you have GPSr PLEASE bring it with you to this event and we will help you get the unit loaded with Geocache waypoints!
• FireWizard and GeoMonkeyGirl of Cache-Runners will work with kids and new cachers to teach them the basics and help them find temporary hides at Lakewood Park. We've set up a special kids loop of six geocaches nearby the main pavillion. The kids loop is an excellent introduction to geocaching and will most likely get you hooked on the sport!
• Event is completely free
• Cache-Runners will provide geo-caching informational pamphlets, Displays, caching-advice, techniques and general information to anyone interested.
• Temporary Caches: Cache-Runners will place 38 high-quality, temporary caches at Lakewood park, showcasing a broad variety of techniques, difficulty levels and terrains. The park's Northern edge is Lake Erie, where there is a ramp down to the Lake. Most of the terrain is flat, but some caches will be placed in difficult terrain areas near the lake. The park is small enough that you can easily walk to all hides. All hides will be removed at the end of the event. Update: We've been hard at work planning placement of the geocaches! NOTE: we will be verifying all cache logs and email requirements on finds, so make sure you sign the logs at each cache and fulful email requirements for other caches!
• All Cachers are Welcome: FireWizard and GeoMonkeyGirl are looking forward to seeing the 'regulars' and meeting some new caching friends. We'll be placing some VERY unique and difficult geocaches, so don't be shy if you are an established cacher!
• Meeting Area: We've rented the East 1/4 of the outdoor pavillion at Lakewood Park and will have plenty of table space. A large sign will mark the area. Update: Coordinates for meeting area posted on event page.
• Food and Drink: Free snacks and free drinks available to all attendees. Around lunch time we'll serve up a limited amount of pizza on a first come-first serve basis. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or ask Cache-Runners for a nearby restaurant suggestion. There is a wealth of great restaurants nearby.
• Hours: Event will start at 9:00AM and go til 8:00PM, RAIN OR SHINE. We are stationed under a pavillion and will not cancel the event due to poor weather.
• Location Details: Lakewood Park is located in our hometown of Lakewood, OH. The park is only about 1000ft wide by 1500ft deep, but chock full of excellent cache hiding spots, a playground, swimming pool, picnic spots, a baseball field, a volleyball court and a fabulous Lake Erie viewing spot and Lake walk. We've secured permission from Lakewood Parks to host the event and Cache-Runners will be briefing the local groundskeeper on the day of the event.
• Directions: From the West: Exit I-90 at Warren Rd, head North (left) on Warren Rd to Clifton Ave; Turn Right on Clifton and then Left on Belle; Follow Belle to the parking coordinates. From the East: Exit I-90 at Bunts Rd, head North (right) on Bunts Rd to Clifton Ave; Turn Left on Clifton then Right on Belle; Follow Belle to the parking coordinates.
• We will be spreading word about the event to local kids and scouting associations to come and learn about caching.
• More information to come!!!