Metal Detection Permit Conditions – City of Allentown
You are authorized to use metal detection equipment and recover items from park lands within the City of Allentown under the following conditions:
- Permit Display: Always carry your permit while engaging in metal detection activities.
- Area Restoration: Restore any disturbed areas to their original state. Disturbances must not exceed six inches in any dimension. Carefully lift and replace sod.
- Restricted Areas: Metal detection is prohibited in:
- Enclosed pool areas
- Landscape beds and nursery areas (e.g., flower beds)
- Specific parks: Arts Park, Allentown Municipal Golf Course, Rose and Old-Fashioned Gardens in Cedar Parkway, 10th Street Cemetery, Trout Nursery in Lehigh Parkway, Trexler Memorial Park, West Park, and Percy Ruhe (South of Alton Park Refreshment Stand).
Failure to follow these conditions may result in permit revocation and possible legal action under City ordinances.