This is Hide #02 of a series of very family friendly caches known as "Little Green Treasures." The title to these refer to special little green spaces in and around Columbia that are easy for families to access and might have even been “hidden” just over in the neighborhood right near yours for years, but you somehow never noticed it was there. Places like this, often that I found when my kids were little, hold a special place in my heart. Hoping to share their existence now with young and old alike! Places to relax a bit, get some fresh air, bring your kids and dogs… little special places to reward your sense of discovery, and hopefully even succeed at finding a fun cache to leave your mark, and be able to stumble upon some kid and adult-friendly swag to put a smile on your face! :) So bring something small to trade, some decent shoes... little or no bushwhacking required on these gems :)
Woodridge Park: Parking available along Berrywood Dr (the north entrance to this park) if you want a quick P&G— this is the nature side of this large combination park. It has a wonderful wide, winding, woods-lined concrete walking path and soccer field on side of this park. But do take a moment to enjoy strolling down the beautiful tree-lined path, or walk your dog in this great space. Many birds here along the path too.
The other (south) side of the park (the south entrance can be accessed directly from Lansing Ave, and even has ADA parking spots) has a unique and very special inclusive playground for various special needs (with unusual sensory equipment, musical therapy play features, large swing that a parent can join with their child on, rubber surface, ramps to different play area levels, and other handicapped accessible aids). The playground itself also has a fence around it to help keep distracted little ones safe from wandering off. The playground is very close to both Ronald McDonald House, The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, & The Women’s and Children’s Hospital. There is also a basketball court, easy sidewalk connections to areas, a single picnic table shelter, and baseball/softball field.
Park is open 6am to 10pm.
This cache was placed according to the guidelines set out by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. https://www.como.gov/parksandrec/geocaching-letterboxing/