Geocache / Letterbox Registration Form

If you have any questions about this form, please call (513) 521-7275 x234

Guidelines For Placing Geocaches or letterboxes within the Hamilton County Park District:

1. Must use a normal type of container. (ie, it cannot resemble a pipe bomb or otherwise cause alarm to the public, etc.) and provide a description of it.
2. Must be placed on or near an authorized trail. An authorized trail is one that is maintained by the HCPD’s Trail Crew, usually has either asphalt, crushed gravel or wood chip base. The container cannot be placed more than 25 feet from the trail. The container cannot be placed in any unsafe areas (ie, near a steep embankment).
3. Placement or access to the container cannot damage park property or vegetation.
4. All materials must be safe and appropriate for families and children.
5. Requesting party is responsible for checking the container contents, as well as it’s proper location.
6. The HCPD must be given the actual location of each container. (For example, The container is .5 miles into the Oakleaf Trail, under the log to the right of the trail sign that is titled “What Good is Dead Wood?”).
7. Each request will be given a registration number by the HCPD that must be visible on the outside of each container.
8. The HCPD will record the name, address, phone number and if applicable, the e-mail address of the requesting party associated with the container.
9. Annual renewal is required for all active boxes.
10. The requesting party must abide by all Park District By-Laws.

By placing this cache/box, I agree to abide by the above guidelines and I will check the cache/box on a regular basis and notify the Park District if the box is removed. I understand that this registration must be renewed annually by the “Renewal Date” listed above.