Metal Detecting at City of Atlanta parks
Fulton/DeKalb County · Metro Atlanta · City park
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The rules
Atlanta Code Sec. 110-59(29) (Prohibited conduct) bars using metal detectors 'other than for surface metal detection' and states that 'the user or party using detectors is prohibited from digging or otherwise damaging park grounds.' Surface scanning is allowed; any digging or turf damage is not — this includes Piedmont Park and all city parks.
Permit: None required, but no digging or turf damage
📞 Call ahead: 404-546-6813 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Surface metal detecting only, no digging — includes Piedmont Park and other city parks
Digging restricted here? A waterproof pinpointer finds a target's exact spot so you can check surface finds without cutting turf. The Garrett Pro-Pointer AT is the standard. See the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT → Detectors & gear by budget →
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Source: City of Atlanta Code Sec. 110-59 (Parks and Recreation). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.