Geocaching in Preservation Parks

Geocaching and letterboxing are fun hobbies that provide a great reason to enjoy the outdoors. Preservation Parks does allow geocaches and letterboxes to be placed in the parks, as long as Park District guidelines are followed.

Caches and letterboxes must be placed close to the trails or within public areas, to minimize the impact on wildlife habitat and other sensitive areas.

Owners must fill out and submit an application, before a geocache or letterbox can be placed. Click on the links for rules and guidelines for owners and seekers, and for the permit application form.

For more information, call 614-989-1972

Geocaching & Letterboxing Rules

Guidelines For Geocache Owners

Download PPDC Geocache Permit Application

Geocache Permit Application

Park Name*
Permit Type*
- New Cache
- Renewal
Permit #
Cache Owner Information
Name*
First Last
Website Username
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Daytime Phone*
Email*
Cache or Letterbox Details
Cache Type*
Number of Caches
Please Explain
Cache or Letterbox Name or Code as it will appear online:*
Website(s) where cache or letterbox will be listed:*
- Geocaching.com
- Letterboxing.org
- Other
URL
This container is*
Explain
Cache Location
GPS Coordinates (N)
GPS Coordinates (W)
Describe the Physical Location of this Cache

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Programs

50th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate Preservation Parks’ 50th Anniversary and help support your parks at a gala fundraiser hosted by The Preservation Parks Foundation.

Adventure Run

Get “in” to nature…literally. Run the primitive adventure trail while maneuvering through mud pits and conquering both natural and man-made obstacles (including a slip and slide down the sledding hill). The run is family friendly and just under 2 miles. No strollers or pets please. Be prepared to get wet and muddy.

FLEX Trails (Free Local EXercise)

FLEX Trails are established along the trails at Char-Mar Ridge Preserve. Stations set up along the trails include signs that explain how to do various exercises, right there, with no equipment

Group Hikes

Embark on a journey with fellow enthusiasts or enrich your knowledge on the go! We’ve got your hiking experience sorted. Explore our curated group hike programs, each with unique themes that cater to diverse interests.

Letterbox Adventure

Letterbox prizes will be available Monday, June 14 at Delaware area libraries and Deer Haven Park.

Are you ready to win a fun prize pack and explore your local parks? There are letterboxes hidden in 8 Preservation Parks’ and 4 more parks within the city of Delaware. Find at least 4 letterboxes at any park to win a prize, while supplies last.

Mindfulness Trail

This 1 mile walk invites you to several stations that will provide different ways to practice mindfulness along the trail.

Photography Contest

The photo contest is open to all amateur photographers, youth to adult. Amateur is defined as someone who derives less than 50% of their annual income from the sale of photographs or photographic works.

School, Scouts, and Youth Outreach

Looking for a fun and engaging learning experience for your classroom, Scout group or other community group? From night hikes to live animal programs and farm tours to agricultural heritage programs, the Preservation Parks Education Department offers outreach programs covering a variety of natural and cultural history topics.