Metal Detecting at Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Parks
Broward County · Southeast · County park
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The rules
No ordinance bans detecting, but digging/disturbing ground is prohibited in Broward County parks (Code §25½-3(b)); the City of Fort Lauderdale municipal beach has no detecting or digging ban — verify the specific spot
Permit: Not required on city beach
📞 Call ahead: 954-357-8100 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Fort Lauderdale city beach is open; avoid digging in county parks
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Source: Broward Code §25½-3(b) / Ft. Lauderdale §19-1. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.