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Park...or Parkette #2 Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 7/16/2016
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Six years ago the first "Park...or Parkette" cache was placed by "Team GGL" and adopted by me in 2013. I have since wanted to expand that cache's concept into a series, with this cache at Beverley Acres Parkette being the next to be placed. Hopefully this series will help you learn a bit more about both parks and parkettes, and what particular features in each can really rock!


Cache in Beverley Acres Parkette

 

When does a park turn into a parkette?

Did you know that parkettes are also called pocket parks or mini-parks?

Did you know that parkettes are sometimes designed to be fenced and locked when not in use?

Did you know that the first park is the City Park in Budapest, Hungary in 1808 (or Boston Common depending on how you want to classify it - it didn't become an official park until 1830, but was used as a recreational promenade, called Tremont Mall, from 1728)?

Do you know what the second public park in the world is? (Peel Park, Salford, England opened on 22 August 1846).

Just some things to think about when you search for the cache in Beverley Acres Parkette, a larger example of a parkette with a gazebo, prominent Canadian flag, and a few nice spots to sit. There is street parking available nearby on Alper Avenue or on the north side of Elgin Mills in the parking lot. 

Winter note: it is "technically" accessible in the winter if you do decide to try it. The attribute indicates not accessible as it will be possibly more difficult for everyone, and certainly not possible for folks with mobility issues should the pathway not be cleared.
 
Wheelchair accessibility: this cache was fully intended to be wheelchair accessible and is within reach of the pathway. If anyone with mobility issues finds this to be not the case for them, please do let me know and I will adjust the location to ensure mobility access. 
 
 

Congratulations to TeamMysteryInc on this tricky FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)