Mandarin Park Mystery Cache
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Mandarin Park
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Cache information:
Park: Mandarin Park
Cache type: Mystery/Puzzle
Coordinates: N 30° 08.088 W 081° 28.059
Difficulty: 2
Terrain: 1.5 |
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Cache Description:
1st stage: N 30 08.088 W 081 38.059
The posted coordinates will bring you to the main pavilion where you will be able to search the “DISPLAYS” for information to figure out the final coordinates.
Final Coordinates:
N 30 08.XY
W 081 AB.0CD
X=Grey Squirrels are true acrobats of the forest leaping branches 10-_____feet away.
Y=Manatees spend about _____hours a day feeding.
A=The loblolly pine has a spread of 30 feet and needle clusters in groups of ____.
B=One of the information boards is titled “History of _______. How many letters in the missing word?
C=At the southern end of the St. Johns River is a creek with a number in its name.
D=The osprey’s Latin name is P__________H__________. How many letters in the second word?. |
Hours:
???Sunrise to Sunset???
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Parking Fee:
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History of Mandarin Park
Picturesque Mandarin Park has long been a favorite with area residents. It's most noted for its mix of active and passive recreation offerings. From tennis courts and play areas to a beautiful gazebo overlooking the St. Johns River, this nearly 40-acre park really does offer something for everyone.
Mandarin Park is located at the southern end of Mandarin Road just off of San Jose Boulevard.Mandarin Park is located adjacent to Julington Creek in the Mandarin section of southeast Jacksonville. A leading producer of oranges in North America for most of the 1800’s, the community acquired its name from the Mandarin orange that was grown there. The Mandarin Community Club, which was established in 1923, takes a very active interest in the area’s parks. When the development of Mandarin greatly accelerated after the Buckman Bridge opened in 1970, the booming population needed additional recreational facilities. The City purchased the park site in 1989, and together with the design firm, sought and received considerable input from the area’s residents about what facilities they wanted in the park. Former City Councilman Dick Kravitz was instrumental in the land acquisition and early development, which went on to inlclude the picnic area and nature trails in 1992, the pier in 1993, and the boat ramp in 2006.
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Disclaimer to New Geocachers:
Please join us in playing! All are welcome who observe and obey the rules. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Replace the cache like or better than you found it and when you leave, make sure the cache is completely covered. The real treasure is just finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it.
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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