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Metal Detecting at Forsyth County parks

Forsyth County · Metro Atlanta · County park

🔴 Prohibited

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The rules

Forsyth Code Sec. 54-16(b) states it is 'a violation of this chapter for any member of the public to use a metal detector or similar equipment to search for lost or buried objects in a park or at or around a recreation facility.' The county's posted park rules likewise ban excavations and metal detectors.

Permit: N/A

📞 Call ahead: 770-781-2215 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

DO NOT detect — metal detectors barred countywide in parks; trails, lakes and sports fields

This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed Georgia spots instead, then gear up below.

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Source: Forsyth County Code Sec. 54-16 (Parks and Recreation). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.