2008 Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Medallion

Strawberry Fest is about to begin,
a community celebration sure to make all smile and grin.
Get the whole family out to search around,
for a medallion that is hidden on public ground.

If you're to find the medallion you must get out and go,
hunting for the treasure you should keep your sights set low.
But with plenty of places to hide where did the prize park?
Choosing the right one will get you much closer to the mark.

Your search should narrow as the clues are revealed,
the tall grass and plants will help keep it concealed.
Seek in an area where kids swing, climb and slide,
somewhere in Cottage Grove does the medallion surely hide.

They told people searching for treasure long ago, 
to “Head West Young Man” and off they would go. 
If you hear that famous saying now just laugh, 
and point your compass toward the east half.

Can Pinetree, Arbor Meadows, Ravine or Woodridge be the place?
Or Pine Coulee, Kingston, Old Cottage Grove and Lamar could be the case. 
If you want to claim the prize causing you to rejoice, 
you must be shrewd and exact when making the big choice.

If you were a medallion where would you go and hide? 
With all the rain lately you’d probably prefer inside. 
But you must hide outside so you definitely need a rain jacket. 
You make do by using an empty sunflower seed packet.

If you're on the lookout for the booty today,
start with a picnic before you begin your survey.
With time running out and so much ground to traverse,
stay in eyesight of maps, pavilions and piers to find the purse.

You drive in a circle around places to play,
don't let the tables and grills get in your way.
Maybe let the kids play in the sand for awhile,
then half a stroll to shore will make you all smile.

This last bonus clue will be fairly direct,
West of center from the play area is correct.
The smell of cut lawn on all sides creating a grassy bouquet,
a small weedy knoll is where the medallion does lay.