The Co. Springs Parks Department has some very valid reasons behind their position. They have to consider all of those who may visit their parks and the potential downside of something going wrong.
It's an irresponsible attitude that every square inch of ground should be available for geocaching. It's the same mentality of those who think they should be able to ride their ATVs, dirt bikes, and mountain bikes evrywhere they want. It doesn't wash. As a society, we set restrictions all the time - speed limits, stop signs, traffic lights, etc. If you obey them, we have a society that respects one another and things can run smoothly. If you choose to disregard them, it ruins it for all of us.
If we want to continue to be able to enjoy geocaching, we have to learn to abide by the restrictions that may be placed on the activity. This is a big country, and even larger world. A few restrictions will not ruin it for anyone. But if you make waves and act juvenile, you will quickly find restrictions imposed at an increasing rate. And if you, then, think you're too good to respect those restrictions, you may find the activity banned altogether.
