Geocaching.
Chandler City Code § 31-11
in effect31-11. - Geocaching.
Geocaching is generally permitted in parks provided that such use is consistent with the use restrictions and prohibitions set forth in this chapter. Geocaching activities should comply with the guidelines provided at geocaching.com.
A. The following rules are to be observed by all participants in geocaching activities;
1. Caches must be clearly labeled and include information describing the activity to an unintentional finder.
2. Caches must be placed near existing trails and in locations that do not encourage erosion or trail damage.
3. Caches may not be buried or located in a body of water.
4. Caches may not be placed in utility boxes, irrigation structures or in park buildings and structures.
5. Caches may not be located in historical and archaeological sites, within wildlife habitat areas, playgrounds or picnic areas.
6. Modification of landscape such as trees, other living plants, rocks and geographic features is not allowed.
7. All special uses and competitive events must be reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee.
B. The City reserves the right to remove any geocache it deems inappropriate.
(Ord. No. 4300, § 1, 5-12-11)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVCOSE_CH31COSE_31-11GEFetched: 11/1/2026