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:
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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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Closed by Tim Street
Yes - here is the Parks policy on use of metal detectors. Thank you for inquiring:
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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.
9/29/2022 19:25:56 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous
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