Hiding Your Northeast Ohio Rocks!

Now that you have painted your rock, 




Added your label




And sealed your rock





It is time to hide your rock. Have fun!! Hide the rock in various locations to brighten someone’s day. Here in Northeast Ohio we have several bike and hiking trails, parks and plenty of other places to leave a little something to brighten someone’s day. 

Tips for hiding Northeast Ohio Rocks!

Rocks should be able to be seen. We want them found. Hide rocks in plain sight. Rocks should catch your eye as your walking by.

Hiking/biking trails
Park Benches 
Picnic Tables 
Outdoor eating areas Playgrounds 
Gas Stations 
ATM Machines On top (not in) Mailboxes 
In Elevators 
Hand to a Drive Thru Worker Hand to a Passerby 
Leave with a Tip

Respect private property.

Do not trespass.

Do not place rocks in places that would be dangerous for the finder to retrieve.

Do not place rocks in areas that would damage property.

Do not hide rocks in areas that would cause personal injury.

Do not hide rocks in grass or other places that are going to be mowed.

Do not hide rocks in garden or landscaping areas where someone’s hard work and loving care would be trampled.

Do not hide rocks in or around water features.

Remember to be respectful of private property and businesses.

Do not hide rocks inside local businesses without permission.

Rocks should not be hidden in grocery stores or around any fresh, unsealed food due to health department regulations

Please see the Northeast Ohio Rocks Facebook Page Pinned Post for places that do no want rocks hidden there. Please respect these places and their wishes. 

Please re-hide your rock. The rock was painted to bring unexpected joy and should be re-hid to continue to bring joy to other people. We are givers, not takers! We give kindness and smiles. Finding and hoarding rocks is absolutely not what this is about. We receive and give back. It is what we do!

The issues of keeping rocks has been very carefully considered. Rocks should not be kept. Unlike other areas of the country, we here in some of the areas in Northeast Ohio have a limited supply of rocks. Many of our members purchase rocks in order to participate. 

We understand rocks can have sentimental value. If you have painted a rock as a gift for a specific member, please deliver the rock to that member. That member is more than welcome to keep the rock. And, we would love to see the rock and know the story behind the rock. You should not hide a rock intended for someone to find because it may not be found.