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Metal Detecting at Haulover Park

Miami-Dade County · Southeast · County park

🟡 Permit required

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The rules

Miami-Dade Parks Rule 8(e) (Code §26-1): no person shall make any excavation by tool or 'utilize metal detectors' on county park land unless authorized by permit. No application form is published — get authorization from the park office before detecting.

Permit: Required

📞 Call ahead: 305-947-3525 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

1.4 miles of busy county ocean beach between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles — once you hold the permit

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Source: Miami-Dade Parks Rules and Regulations, Rule 8(e). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.