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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #181680

Parks & Playgrounds:

Other: Hello! I was wondering if I could gain permission to metal dectect on city parks and rec property? Specifically, I would like to try metal detecting at Lower Cascades. If permissible, I would minimize avoid any restricted areas, fill in any dig holes, and would remove all surface and underground trash encountered. Thanks for your time, and let me know if any other information is needed.

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10/4/2022 10:58:24 Closed by Tim Street

Yes - here is the Parks policy on use of metal detectors. Thank you for inquiring: ** The Parks and Recreation Department allows the use of metal detectors as a recreational tool in parks. 1- The use of metal detectors as a recreational tool is permitted in parks. 2- The use of metal detectors is explicitly prohibited at Rose Hill Cemetery, White Oak Cemetery, Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, Leonard Springs Nature Park and Latimer Woods. 3- If any person using a metal detector locates an item of archaeological or historical significance, that person must notify the Parks and Recreation Department of the find. 4- While some disturbance of the ground may be necessary, persons using metal detectors are prohibited from disturbing stream banks, wetlands, prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, cemeteries, ecologically sensitive areas, unique geological features, steep hillsides, dam structures or other unsafe areas. 5. The possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs and other illegal controlled substances, fireworks, air rifles, paintball guns, bow and arrows, cross bows, swords, and pellet guns is strictly prohibited in any park or park facility.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=181680 Closed by Tim Street Yes - here is the Parks policy on use of metal detectors. Thank you for inquiring: ** The Parks and Recreation Department allows the use of metal detectors as a recreational tool in parks. 1- The use of metal detectors as a recreational tool is permitted in parks. 2- The use of metal detectors is explicitly prohibited at Rose Hill Cemetery, White Oak Cemetery, Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, Leonard Springs Nature Park and Latimer Woods. 3- If any person using a metal detector locates an item of archaeological or historical significance, that person must notify the Parks and Recreation Department of the find. 4- While some disturbance of the ground may be necessary, persons using metal detectors are prohibited from disturbing stream banks, wetlands, prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, cemeteries, ecologically sensitive areas, unique geological features, steep hillsides, dam structures or other unsafe areas. 5. The possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs and other illegal controlled substances, fireworks, air rifles, paintball guns, bow and arrows, cross bows, swords, and pellet guns is strictly prohibited in any park or park facility.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=181680 Anonymous assigned this case to Paula McDevitt You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

9/29/2022 19:25:56 Opened by Anonymous