Metal Detecting at City of Tampa parks & Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Central · City/County beach
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The rules
Tampa City Code Sec. 16-43(i): no person shall engage or possess a metal detector upon any department-managed land. Ben T. Davis, Picnic Island, Cypress Point and Davis Islands beaches are Tampa Parks & Recreation properties, so the ban covers them.
Permit: N/A
📞 Call ahead: 813-274-8615 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Know-before-you-go: Tampa's bayfront city beaches are off-limits to detectors
This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed Florida beaches instead, then gear up below.
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Source: Tampa City Code Sec. 16-43(i). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.