Current researched answer
An annual Lake Metroparks permit is required and is valid only in listed parks and eligible surface areas.
Pending human review: This machine-researched draft has not been approved for search-engine indexing. Verify the official sources before relying on it.
Location limits
Authorization
Apply through the official permit route linked by Lake Metroparks; carry the permit whenever detecting.
Items valued over $10 must be reported within three business days to the Ranger Department. Recovered materials may be retained by Lake Metroparks. A Significant Item Collection Report is due within ten days after permit expiration, and the prior report is required before a new permit can be issued.
Final check
Review the live official source and contact the land manager for current site-specific restrictions before visiting.
Always check current posted signs and current land-manager instructions. Rules, closures, designated areas, and permit procedures can change after the source-check date.
Primary evidence
Source 1
Issuing authority: Lake Metroparks
The official page states that annual permits are required, lists eligible surfaces and parks, requires restoration and permit possession, limits use to open hours, and provides found-item reporting rules.
