JAXPARKS: Walter Jones Traditional Cache
Friends of JaxParks: This one has been removed. Look for the new Parks challenge coming out in July 2013
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You are searching for a well hidden Ammo Can within Walter Jones Park.
Take a stroll back into time in this great park and breath the fresh air.
The JaxParks Challenge
Since Geocaching and parks kind of go hand in hand, The City of Jacksonville, The Cache Station and The Friends of JaxParks would like to welcome you to The JaxParks Challenge.
There has been 34 caches hidden just for this purpose. Inside each one is a special code word that you will need to record for verification of visiting the cache.
For all those committed to completing the challenge, there will be a special trackable Geocoin.
Upon completion of the Parks Challenge you will email The JaxParks Rep with the list of code words that you retrieved from the Geocaches.
About the Park
Walter Jones Historical Park:
Major William Webb purchased 31.2 acres on the St. Johns River in Mandarin in 1873. He built a home, barn and 1,000-foot dock extending into the St. Johns River. Walter Jones, proprietor of the Mandarin Store and Post Office, moved his family to the homestead in the early 1900s and his family members occupied the property until 1992. The City of Jacksonville acquired 10 acres of Major Webb’s original homestead from the descendents of Walter Jones in 1994 for the purpose of creating the city’s first historical park. The park opened to the public in August 2000 and includes the restored farmhouse, barn, outbuildings, sawmill, nature trail along a riverfront boardwalk, picnic area and restrooms. The park and farmhouse are handicapped accessible. The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society operates the park facilities under a contract with the city.
For a complete list of all the parks in the JaxParks Challenge, official rules and instructions on how to recieve your Geocoin click HERE
Have fun and Enjoy the tour of some of JaxParks coolest parks!!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Whfg Onzobmmyrq oruvaq gur ovt bnx
Treasures
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