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Brainerd Parks and Recreation Presents:
Summer Park Scavenger Hunt Series
Welcome one and all to the Brainerd 2020 Summer Park Scavenger Hunt Series. We know that with everything going on, it has been harder than ever to get outside and explore everything that this fine world has for us. The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department now has something that it can offer to the community and we hope that it provides some fun-filled entertainment for all who may decide to participate.
The Summer Park Scavenger Hunt Series is a series of riddle like puzzles that were created that will lead you to a specific object/structure within or around the Brainerd Park System. Each riddle will lead you to one particular park and then you will have to solve the final clue to find the landmark to complete that set. If you think you have found the item, then take a photo striking some awesome posses and send them to the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department either by email or by tag @BrainderdParksandRecreation on Facebook.
- You can use anything at your disposal for locating the parks (i.e. using google maps, apps, regular maps, etc...)
- You may do this solo, in duos, or in groups. Make it a family outing, a hangout with your friend, or have it be a solo adventure to test your problem-solving skills
- Be creative with your final photo but make sure it is appropriate. Maybe you want to make it magazine-worthy or it can just be an awesome selfie
Set Five
Set Five: Riddle #9
The time has come to see who will come forth
To find me you must look to the North
The home of a young baseball league
Maybe this is something of an intrigue
I may or may not be easy to find
Something to keep in the back of your mind
This park cannot decide which number it liked better
So it chose to be just south of a specific letter
It is a perfect place for the family to be chillin
Even if it shares part of the name with a Disney Villain
This one is a bit tricky to find, so lets make it fair
Cause one thing about this park, it is quite bare
Keep a watchful eye out for the tiniest of signs,
As it may be among the smallest of lines
Set Five: Riddle #10
Welcome to the place that is dedicated to the troops
It has brought in many different types of groups
You can find me with my good friend Mill
As we are always improving our Skill
Not too far away there is quite a historic site
For some it is just one of their life highlights,
Bring your family, bring your friends
This is the place to stay up with the trends
Maybe look high maybe look low,
Keep an eye out for a type of pole and you will know where to go
Now is not the time to take a break or wait
The item you seek is used to commemorate
Set Four
Set Four: Riddle #7
This one is not too far from one of the previous entries
So it should not take many centuries
Here there are quite a few options to partake
As there are plenty of reasons to just take a break
Whether you want to enjoy nature or just enjoy life
This is the place where there is little strife
Here there are plenty of items to keep one busy
You may even find that it could make you a bit dizzy
But this place is great to befriend
Maybe you could even bring man’s best friend
For this is the place that they will love
And it is the place that you shall always talk of
Take a look around as I am not hard to find
Off to the side that is where I was created and designed
If you were to take a little Southern March
You would find my more famous cousin, The Gateway Arch
Set Four: Riddle #8
It is almost time for our curtain call
So here we are at the biggest of them all
Head to the east and there you will find
An amazing place that you can unwind
This is the place you can find our staff
Hard at work but always finding time to get in a laugh
This is a place to access the water
Maybe you get lucky and see a river otter
If that is not up your alley it is alright
Cause we have a bit more for the limelight
Perhaps you are a fan of taking a risk
So why not try your hand throwing the disc
Head on down too see our cool new jetty
It is not hard to find unlike the fierce Yeti
This could be the brand new spot for a hangout
Or this is perhaps the place to catch yourself an eelpout
Set Three
Set Three: Riddle #5
Here is a place that is like a wish
For you can pick and choose where to fish
Maybe that is not your style
So instead why not hike a mile
This is a hint of where I am located
It is a tad hard to access with it being partially blockaded
There has been some new work being done here
If you look closely it has a section of new pier
Very close to some second homes
Just come on down afterward to get in some free roams
Come on over to this riverfront
And lets try to finish this little hunt
This is one that is not covered in muck
Rather it is a very colored kind of duck
Set Three: Riddle #6
Hidden off the beaten path of a main drag
Coming here may give you a reason to brag
You may find some great hockey thrills
Or you can work on your baseball skills
You need not to make a call
Just come on down to play some ball
This is a great place to work on some tricks
Or you can just find time to do some kicks
Named after an enemy of the Batman
He is often mistaken for the leading man
Look around this park and find the unique
As what you are looking for has an awesome mystique
This may not be the Field of Dreams
But it still holds events for some amazing teams
Off to the side you will find a few signs
They point to a few of the MLB Shrines
Set Two
Set Two: Riddle #3
Welcome to the place that is as good as any
Just do not mistake me for the one with Penny
Off to the North is the Northern Pacific Center
Just make your way South and you can enter
What I can offer is plenty of space
As well as a chance to become an ace
Surrounded by green and plenty of trees,
This is a place to catch some breeze
Off to the side is a fun little spot
So bring the little ones, just a thought
This park has two distinct sections
That means there are multiple places to make connections
The item you are looking for is similar to a sling
With a shape that is that of a ring
Often found hanging from the ole oak tree
This makes one feel as if they are flying and free
Enjoyed by both kids and adults
Can you come to find the results
Set Two: Riddle #4
It may not have that much
But it just has that little bit of magic touch
Take it from me, there are some tight corners
Yet there is not enough to say that it is in Quarters
Located North of Great Brainerd Downtown
It is a place for you to just come hang around the playground
It may be small but do not let that keep you down
Cause it is still a part of this good ole town
When you come here, be sure to use your imagination
Cause the truth of this park is that it has one foundation
Get creative when you try to pose on the slide
And try to show off as much of that Brainerd Pride
Set One
Set One: Riddle #1
I am to the South, away from the rest
But I could very well be the very best
Named after an animal that was abundant in mass number
But now they are by far outnumbered
Being here there are a couple of options
So can you come up with some unique concoctions
Come on down to play some ball
For this summer does not have to keep you as its thrall
Maybe playing ball is not up your specific alley
So why not just come on down and dillydally
The item that you are hunting for holds the answers to what is always asked for
As people are always asking for the updated score
It is not something too hard to miss
And it gives players or fans a chance to reminisce
Set One: Riddle #2
Welcome to the park that offers so much
It was created with a very special touch
Come on down to play the Sport of Kings
Or try your hand with Streetball of all things
Just thinking of something to do on a whim
Maybe bring the kids to come play on the jungle gym
Sittin between some Juniper and Holly
This is the place where you won’t make any folly
Whether you are living in your golden years or just starting your youth
This park offers it all and that is the truth
Now don’t be fooled by the obvious attraction
As that is but a mere distraction
There is one that is just as photo worthy
Others may even say that it will be praiseworthy
This structure could be very well known
But just in case, look for the arc that is made of stone