Metal Detecting at Pinellas County parks (inland parks & preserves)
Pinellas County · Gulf Central · County park
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The rules
Pinellas County Code Sec. 90-7(p): use of metal detectors is prohibited on county-owned or managed land except on beaches in parks. Sec. 90-6(c) also bars any search or excavation by tool without written county authorization.
Permit: N/A
📞 Call ahead: 727-582-2100 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Know-before-you-go: Brooker Creek, Walsingham, Weedon Island and the other inland county parks are off-limits; only park beaches are open
This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed Florida beaches instead, then gear up below.
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Source: Pinellas County Code Sec. 90-7(p). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.