Tribute Park, dedicated June 17, 2005, is a tribute to the
entire Special Olympics Illinois family. Since 1968, Special
Olympics Illinois has influenced the lives of the athletes and
their families and all the participants. Today, there are over
19,000 athletes training and competing, and they are aided by
family members and more than 25,000 volunteers who help co-ordinate
the activities.
For more information visit the website at:
http://www.ilso.org/tribute_park/soilltp/about.html
To find the cache, you must start at Waypoint 1: N 40° 30.875
and 088° 58.518. Here, you will find the circular plaque marking
the beginning of the walkway. Obtain the following information from
the paving stones on the walkway for the Final Waypoint:
N 40° 30.ABC
W 088° 58.DEF
A = Last number in the year for Aquatics.
B = Third number in the year for Power Lifting.
C = Last number in the year for Alpine Skiing.
D = Last number in the year for Gymnastics.
E = Last number in the year for Equestrian.
F = First number in the year for Snowshoeing.
There is no need to go among any of the
plants, flowers or bushes, and please do not disturb any of the
bricks or paving stones in the walkway. All of us give our
thanks to the folks at Special Olympics Illinois for permission to
place this cache. Please enjoy your visit to this beautiful park
and don’t forget your camera.
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