Metal Detecting Guidelines & Acknowledgement

Approved by Board of Commissioners on May 8, 2017

NOTE: Form must be completed & signed by applicant prior to permit being issued.

Related MetroParks Rules and Regulations:

17.1    No person shall in any way injure, deface, destroy, disturb, or remove any part of a Park District owned building, sign, equipment or other structure or property, or any tree, flower, shrub, plant or other vegetation, or rock, earth or mineral located therein.

  • (A)  The use of metal detectors on Park property is prohibited without the express written permission of the Executive Director or his/her designee. Guidelines for permitted use may be developed at the sole discretion of the Executive Director or his/her designee. All permitted users must adhere to the permit guidelines and are subject to having their permit revoked and future permit requests denied if it is determined that they violated the guidelines. Permits are only good for the calendar year; January 1 to December 31 in which they are issued.
  • (B) Any artifact/item of archaeological or historical significance or one that exhibits personal identification information that is discovered on park property must be turned in to the Administrative office with the name of the person who discovered it and the location in which it was discovered within 24 hours of being discovered.
  • (C)  Any item located on park property not of archaeological or historical significance, and without any exhibited personal identification information may be kept by the person discovering the item, unless the item had been previously identified to the MetroParks as being lost by the original owner.

Metal Detecting Guidelines:

  1. Metal Detectorists must acquire a special use permit from the Executive Director or his/her designee and must carry the permit and personal identification along with them while conducting the activity.
  2. Metal Detectorists must adhere to all existing park rules and regulations.
  3. Metal Detectorists must not disturb or interfere with any other park user and/or user related activity.
  4. Metal Detecting may only occur during normal open park hours.
  5. Metal Detectorists must wear headphones while detecting so as to eliminate any sound emitting from the metal detecting devices from being heard by other users.
  6. Recovery of items must be done so as to cause minimal disturbance to the area of discovery. All disturbed areas must be restored back to their original condition immediately upon completion of recovery.
  7. Recovery tools must adhere to a maximum trowel width and length of 6”, exclusive of the handle, extension and/or foot support.
  8. Metal Detectorists must properly dispose of all litter or trash discovered as a result of the detecting activity.
  9. Metal Detecting is not permitted in the following areas:
  10. Fellows Riverside Gardens
  11. Mill Creek Golf Courses (including Wick Recreation Area Par 3)
  12. Any Preserve or Sanctuary Property
  13. Volney Rogers Statue Area
  14. Recreational Fields with the following exceptions:
  • i. Surface Finding Only is permitted within the field of play limits during the respective sports fields season(s).
  • ii. Detecting and recovery is only permitted within recreational fields of play (excluding infields) during the respective sports field “off” season.
  • iii. Detecting and recovery is permitted in recreational common areas. Common areas are defined as are those public areas that are outside the field of play limits.
  • iv. Detecting is not permitted within the infield limits of baseball/softball fields at any time.

Applicant Acknowledgement:

By signing below, I hereby acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Mill Creek MetroParks and the metal detecting guidelines as noted above.

*Attention: This form does not recognize the auto fill feature. To successfully submit this form, all required fields must be filled out.

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Mill Creek MetroParks Waiver and Release

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to participate in or allow my child to participate in this recreational activity/reservation offered by Mill Creek MetroParks. In consideration of permission granted to me or my child to engage in the recreational activity/ reservation, I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, agree to the following terms and conditions, which release Mill Creek MetroParks, its employees, public officials, agents, officers, assigns, and volunteers (herein collectively referred to as Mill Creek MetroParks) from any potential liabilities arising from participation or attendance:

Assumption of Risk: I understand that participating in recreational activities/reservations involves inherent dangers, including but not limited to the risk of personal injury (physical or emotional), property damage, paralysis, disability, or death. I recognize and voluntarily accept all of the potential risks and hazards associated with participating in said activities, regardless of how remote and unlikely. These risks may arise from various factors, including but not limited to the nature of the sport, equipment used, environmental factors, terrain/field conditions, and the actions or inactions of others.

Waiver of Liability: In consideration for being allowed to participate in this recreational activity/reservation, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby fully and forever release, discharge, and hold harmless Mill Creek MetroParks from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, or causes of action, whether directly or indirectly related to any loss, damage, or injury, sustained by me or my child while participating in the program. This waiver and release is intended to and does release Mill Creek MetroParks from any and all liability for damages or injuries of or in any way related to or growing out of participant negligence, the negligence of third parties, and/or the negligence of Mill Creek MetroParks.

Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold Mill Creek MetroParks harmless from any and all claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in recreational activities/reservations and any claims brought by third parties as a result of my actions or negligence.

Medical Treatment: I hereby consent to receive medical treatment and hereby consent on behalf of my child to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the activity/reservation. I acknowledge and understand that I am solely responsible for any medical expenses or treatment that may arise from any injuries sustained while participating in the activity/reservation.

Compliance with Rules and Regulations: I agree to comply with all rules, regulations, and safety guidelines established by Mill Creek MetroParks and its designated program staff. Failure to comply with these rules may result in my immediate removal from the recreational activity/reservation without any refund or compensation.

I have read this waiver carefully and understand its contents. I acknowledge that by signing below and/or clicking the accept box, and/or by paying the fees associated with such recreational activity/reservation, I voluntarily and willingly assume all risks associated with participating in the recreational activity/reservation and release Mill Creek MetroParks from any and all liabilities.