As Signal was exploring the heart of downtown Culpeper, VA, he ran into this small urban park and decided to take a rest. Then it occured to him that with urban cache-hiding being a bit more challenging that he had ran into a great spot to hide a cache....
The E.B. Wood Community Park
As the result of the 2011 earthquake, a physical rift in the streetscape was created. Over time this space added a very visible blight to residents and visitors to downtown Culpeper. The space remained vacant, and decapitated until Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. placed improving this property near the top of its work plan for 2016. CRI in partnership with the Wood family, Virginia Main Street, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Town of Culpeper developed a plan to create a pocket park that provides respite and dining opportunities in the lot.
The E.B. Wood Community Park has removed blight and provided a destination in its place by creating an appealing environment that is functional and attractive. The space now allows for locals and visitors alike to have a more connected downtown pedestrian experience and supports the thriving foodie scene with more options for al fresca dining from several nearby establishments. The park now serves as a valuable contribution to the character and image to the Town by replacing a signal of neglect with one of caring investment and authenticity.
Link for More Info--> http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/EB-Wood-Community-Park.html
The Cache
The cache is a typical micro container and should not pose an overly challenging hide for most cachers. Please be respectful of the park, its visitors, and it's atmostphere and cache only during daylight or early evening hours. This cache is placed with permission of the Town of Culpeper's Department of Zoning and Community Development.
FTF - Congrats to Nothereeither on 6/26/17!