Geocaching in the Parks

1. Any individual, group, or organization wishing to place a cache (actual or virtual) is required to complete a Placement Permit Application and be approved for placement.

2. Authority to approve the permits has been delegated to Oak Grove Parks and Recreation staff members.

3. Placing caches may take place only during regular park hours (March 1 - October 31 from 6:00am - 11:00pm) and only in pre-approved locations.

4. All caches must be registered on the internet with www.geocaching.com and comply with guidelines of that site.

5. Cache containers must be family friendly.

6. No digging or disruption of grounds or ecosystems is permitted when placing cache.

7. The Oak Grove Parks and Recreation department reserves the right to request the removal and/or to remove caches that are placed in a non-approved location and/or without permit or any time the terms of the permit are violated.

To read the full list of geocaching/letterboxing policies and guidelines prior to filling out an application, please click here or send a request by email to ogpr@cityofoakgrove.com.

Once completed, all applications can be emailed to ogpr@cityofoakgrove.com or brought to the Parks office located inside the Fieldhouse building.