Metal Detecting at City of Jacksonville (Duval) inland city parks
Duval County · Northeast · County park
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The rules
Neither the Ordinance Code (Ch. 28, Sec. 614.133) nor the posted Park Rules mention metal detecting; rules do prohibit disturbance of wildlife or vegetation and the Director may restrict activities. Ask JaxParks before digging.
Permit: Verify with JaxParks
📞 Call ahead: 904-255-7930 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Hundreds of neighborhood parks; no blanket ban found, but no written permission either
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Source: Jacksonville Ordinance Code (Municode) + COJ Park Rules (Sec. 614.103/614.138). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.