Metal detecting in Reno, Nevada

1. What the city publishes

Is metal detecting allowed in the parks? Yes. A permit may be obtained for free at the Idlewild Park Office, 2055 Idlewild Dr.

Source: reno.gov/parks-and-recreation/resources/faqs.php

2. The state rule also applies

The park supervisor can authorise it. That single sentence is the whole rule, and it covers only land the state parks division runs.

Nevada state law also reaches city land. The state page sets out how.

Metal detecting rules in Nevada →

3. County rules

Awaiting review.