Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/09/2006

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City ofChamplin::Parks & Recreation::Learn to ice skate Page I of:~ Hall J Parks 8, Racreaticn J Public Works & Utilities plin a ~;ornetown Ftece For hometown people... . Site home · Events Calendar · Champlin Chron c e · Site Sea~ Parks & Recreation · Parks & Recreation G~.ccc. ching Geocaching Geocaching is a new recreational pursuit that brings technology and nature together. Geocaching is initiated by an individual hiding a cache, normally a waterproof container with small items inside, then recording the location with a Global Positioning Unit (GPS). The individual then posts the GPS coordinates along with a description of the cache on the Geocaching Website www.geocaching.com. Other individuals then try to find the cache. When it is located, participants sign a logbook, then take or leave a small item. They also post their find on the on-line logbook. The City of Champlin wants to encourage positive use of its parks and feels that geocaching can be a good recreational activity in the parks with the following restrictions. Geocaching is allowed in the City of Champlin Parks. Special-use areas and undeveloped parks may have restrictions. Caches must be registered with the City of Champlin. A limit of three caches will be allowed for each park, no more than one cache per person at an individual park. Caches are not to contain items that are offensive, dangerous, or illegal. Access to caches will be subject to the City ordinance including hours of operation, designated trail uses, maintenance standards and natural resources management activities. Placement or gaining access to caches is restricted to within 25 feet of a trail, and must not require disturbance of the park environment. Caches are not to be buried. Caches are not allowed in ecologically sensitive areas such as sanctuaries and environmental preservation areas. Some areas that are accessible in the winter may not be accessible in the spring or summer. You will be notified if your cache needs to be removed because of a trail closing. The City of Champlin retains the right to remove, or have removed; a cache it feels is in an inappropriate location or is causing undo impact on the habitat, or if it is not registered with the City of Champlin. Caches are not allowed in reservation picnic areas, or playground areas. Caches may be placed at the following park locations: · Andrews Park · Galloway Park · Mississippi Point Park · Oxbow Park · Jerry Ruppelius Athletic Complex 37 http://ci.champlin.mn.us/Park%20&%20Rec/geocaching.html 3/2/2006