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Marion County, Florida

Metal Detecting at Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) in Silver Springs, Florida

Not approved — property absent from current Marion County metal-detecting pass approved-location listGrade A · 100/100 · Verified

Marion County requires a metal-detecting pass and publishes a specific approved-location list. This property is not on that current list, so it is decision-ready as not approved under the current program rather than left as an indefinite research hold.

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Can you metal detect at Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin)?

Not approved — property absent from current Marion County metal-detecting pass approved-location list. Marion County requires a metal-detecting pass and publishes a specific approved-location list. This property is not on that current list, so it is decision-ready as not approved under the current program rather than left as an indefinite research hold.

Permit/authorization: No current metal-detecting pass approval for this property — County detector use may only occur with a permit, and the current approved-location list does not include this property.

Evidence freshness: verified , Grade A, confidence 100/100. Recheck the official source before travel.

Managing agencyMarion County Parks & Recreation
PermitNo current metal-detecting pass approval for this property
JurisdictionCounty
Location typeCounty-managed boat basin / river park
Rule basisVerified controlling rule

Current verified decision

What the current evidence actually allows

Decision resolved
Detector useNot approved under the current official permit/approved-location program
Ground disturbanceNo recovery authorization under the current property approval/program status
Recovery feasibilityNo recreational detector/recovery pathway is approved for this property under the current official program
Permission inferenceApproval at other properties or possession of a general pass is not permission here
Legal precisionCurrent permit-program exclusion / property not on approved list — distinct from a blanket statutory prohibition
Permission ceilingNone under the current published property-approval program unless the authority updates the list or gives specific written authority
Trip block / prerequisiteThis property is not approved under the current official metal-detecting program
Planning stateUse Approved Alternative Or Obtain Specific Authority
Jurisdiction scopeCurrent Program Scope Resolved
Proof required before tripYes
Water jurisdictionSeparate water rule applies
Historic / recoveryProtected-resource restrictions apply
Scope guardrail: Do not relabel program non-approval as a broader criminal prohibition, and do not transfer approval from another listed property.
Jurisdiction scope note: The current official permit/approved-location program is authoritative for this cohort and does not include this property.
Scope gate: Confirm the property identity against the current official approved-location/permit program.
Authorization pathway: No current property approval is stored. Use an approved location or obtain new written authority from the program administrator if available.
Proof before travel: A pass for another property does not authorize this site. Do not travel to detect here unless the authority adds the property or gives specific written approval.
Next action: Do not use this property under the current metal-detecting pass/approved-location program. Select a listed approved site or obtain specific written authority if the manager offers a pathway.

Evidence: Grade A · 100/100 · verified 2026-08-19 · freshness Current · revalidation due 2026-12-17 · source conflict none identified.

Map and public access reference

Verified public reference pin is shown on the map.

Map coverage modeVerified access/reference pin
Verified public map coordinate29.2145875, -81.9920469
Navigation query29.2145875,-81.9920469
Map verificationB

Public boat-basin/park reference stored for research; record remains non-publishable pending layered-rule review.

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Legal status and controlling rule

Marion County requires a metal-detecting pass and publishes a specific approved-location list. This property is not on that current list, so it is decision-ready as not approved under the current program rather than left as an indefinite research hold.

Where detecting is allowed

None under the current published metal-detecting pass program for this property.

Restricted or prohibited areas

Entire property for metal-detecting pass use unless Marion County adds/authorizes it under a current program.

Permit and digging rules

Permit: No current metal-detecting pass approval for this property

County detector use may only occur with a permit, and the current approved-location list does not include this property.

Digging: Do not use a detecting pass or digging tools here based on approval at a different Marion County park.

Water and artifact rules

Water detecting: No permission inferred for water/submerged use.

Historic/artifact rule: Archaeological/cultural items may not be kept; significant areas are restricted.

Verification record

This page is published only after its legal and access evidence passes the project verification checks. Its current legal/access record is Grade A with a confidence score of 100/100 and was last checked on .

Map policy: every record has an in-page map plus external map-provider navigation. Verified pins remain canonical; query-only records can create a temporary provider search marker on demand, which is never promoted to verified geometry automatically. No map mode proves permission.

Source conflict: No — legal scope is stated conservatively; no permission is inferred beyond the cited authority.

Official legal and place sources

Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) metal detecting FAQ

Can you metal detect at Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin)?

Marion County requires a metal-detecting pass and publishes a specific approved-location list. This property is not on that current list, so it is decision-ready as not approved under the current program rather than left as an indefinite research hold.

Is a permit or authorization required at Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin)?

No current metal-detecting pass approval for this property County detector use may only occur with a permit, and the current approved-location list does not include this property.

Does the map show where detecting is legally allowed?

Yes. The page shows an independently verified public visitor/access reference pin plus external map navigation. It is not a property boundary, detecting zone, archaeological location or permission boundary.

How current is this Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) record?

The legal/access record was last verified on 2026-08-19 with verification grade A and confidence score 100/100. Recheck the cited official source before travel because rules and closures can change.

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