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2229 Playground Fun (Field Puzzle) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/28/2022
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.

You’re looking for a small size cache hidden in Quaas Creek Park. Solve the simple field puzzle at the playground to get the final coordinates for the cache. Parking is available in the lot at N 43° 24.950 W 088° 08.705.

This geocache is one of 66 caches placed for the 2022 West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h, with this year’s theme being FUN AND GAMES.  And what’s more fun than being at the playground? J

THE GEOCACHE
As stated previously, the cache is not at the posted coordinates. Solve the following field puzzle at the playground to get the coordinates for the cache. A geochecker is provided below. The cache is located at


North 43 AB.CDE West 88 FG.HIJ

A = Number of tan slides

B = Number of legs on the playground picnic shelter

C = Number of red strawberries on the food board

D = Number of green benches surrounding the playground

E = Number of round 2-foot wide see-through windows

F = Number of red benches surrounding the playground

G = Number of tan panels PLUS number of blue panels on the merry-go-round

H = Number of green peas on the food board

I = Number of pumpkins on the food board

J = Number of yellow lemons on the food board

 

THE PARK
Quaas Creek Park is over 65 acres of natural and active play areas.  There are over 2 miles of hiking trails that cross Quaas Creek, the Milwaukee River, and pass by the Native American Effigy Mounds.  Amenities include an athletic complex, two concession buildings, restrooms, 3 softball diamonds, children’s playground, basketball court, pickleball courts, and of course numerous geocaches in this great park!

Enjoy your playground adventures! smileysmiley

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The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/forms/2500/2500-118.pdf

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)