Boston parks commons

[stevew]

Hi my name is Steve and I'm looking to go to some commons or parks in Boston mass can anyone give me some help where it ok or has produced in the past thanks in advance Steve newengland detectors I would like to do a hint there I love the history there

 

[E-TREC-Virginia]

Boston is a beautiful area. Been there several times on business, but did not have the time to detect. Sorry I cannot help, but good luck and let us know if you find anything.

 

[jmaryt]

be very careful if you attempt to hunt on the common!.to be honest,
i would think long and hard about hunting there!,because it is too exposed,and too many people walkin' around!
me and my buddy tried to hunt it in the 80's and 90's,and got to stay about 40 minutes each time ,before
getting "tossed" by cops!.it just wasn't worth it for us!..just sayin' the point is,although it is NOT a national historic landmark,
it's always patrolled,and if they catch ya with an open "hole", well you can figure out the rest! it's just not worth it in my experience!
also ya dealin' with 350 years of "junk" too just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[AJupstateNY]

I agree with jmaryt, I have been to Boston many times, (drove tour bus) and had my detector, but just didn't
like all the people around there. Commons are nice, but not someplace I would chance detecting. I am sure
there are many other places in Boston area that would be a lot less trouble then downtown Beantown!

 

[banditicey]

I will be visiting Boston in April

Although I crave doing the Common I knew it was probably too visible to attempt detecting

Any one know a Nice Large Old Park worth detecting?

 

[jmaryt]

salem,mass common!
city of the witch trials in 1692..old enough for ya?
350 years of trash! bring your "A" game! just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[banditicey]

Does any one live in Massachusetts and know the Law and rules about Metal detecting?

Any differences for detecting in Parks?

What is the distance/driving time from Boston and the Salem, Mass Common?

Thanks in Advance

 

[jmaryt]

sometimes local ordinances take precedence
in order to be sure,it is wise to check with local government.
salem ,mass is approx 30 minutes north of boston,take rte #
1a take you right into downtown salem. salem is on "cape ann"
which parallells the atlantic seaboard.google maps,or map quest

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Bandit, the laws for Mass. state land (state parks, etc..) may not be the same for county or city level land and parks. So it would depend on what type parks you're asking about. If you meant city level parks, and if you are thinking of doing what jmaryt suggests ("check with local government ..."), here's how to do that:

If you are skittish that there might be a rule, simply go to that city's website (as almost every city nowadays has a website). On there will be all the municipal codes, rules, laws, etc.... And the park dept. too might have their own specific sub-section. And within that, may be listed the park rules. If you see nothing forbidding metal detecting (which maybe you can do in a key-word search on things like "metal detectors" or "detecting", etc...), then presto, I guess it must not be prohibited

This is preferable to waltzing in to city hall, and asking. Because that risks getting a "no", when no real rule saying that exists. Ie.: someone just morphs something else to apply to your question, simply because you asked (when in fact, probably never gave the matter thought before, etc....). Naturally, use obvious discretion, go at low traffic hours, avoid busy-bodies and lookie-lous, etc... Reason: we're in an odd hobby, that has connotations, and draws looks from curious folks.

 

[E-TREC-Virginia]

Bandit, the laws for Mass. state land (state parks, etc..) may not be the same for county or city level land and parks. So it would depend on what type parks you're asking about. If you meant city level parks, and if you are thinking of doing what jmaryt suggests ("check with local government ..."), here's how to do that:

If you are skittish that there might be a rule, simply go to that city's website (as almost every city nowadays has a website). On there will be all the municipal codes, rules, laws, etc.... And the park dept. too might have their own specific sub-section. And within that, may be listed the park rules. If you see nothing forbidding metal detecting (which maybe you can do in a key-word search on things like "metal detectors" or "detecting", etc...), then presto, I guess it must not be prohibited

This is preferable to waltzing in to city hall, and asking. Because that risks getting a "no", when no real rule saying that exists. Ie.: someone just morphs something else to apply to your question, simply because you asked (when in fact, probably never gave the matter thought before, etc....). Naturally, use obvious discretion, go at low traffic hours, avoid busy-bodies and lookie-lous, etc... Reason: we're in an odd hobby, that has connotations, and draws looks from curious folks.

Some city websites have specific rules (where, when, etc.) about detecting in parks, ball fields, city land, etc.. When I find the documentation, I print it and take it with me. Several times, it has come in handy when I've run into someone who insists that you are not supposed to be metal detecting in the area. I just whip out the paperwork and show them.

 

[banditicey]

Thanks Tom and jmaryt

Your information and suggestions helps alot

I go to certain locations when my son attends competitions in Martial Arts or other events

I will be visiting all sorts of places and tend to go Detecting while the Husband is attending the Competition

He videos our son and saves us the additional cost of my attendance and my waiting a minimum of 5 hours for completion of the event

I will be in the Boston area, West Point and Virginia in the next two months on just these type of events

Regards

 

[E-TREC-Virginia]

Thanks Tom and jmaryt

Your information and suggestions helps alot

I go to certain locations when my son attends competitions in Martial Arts or other events

I will be visiting all sorts of places and tend to go Detecting while the Husband is attending the Competition

He videos our son and saves us the additional cost of my attendance and my waiting a minimum of 5 hours for completion of the event

I will be in the Boston area, West Point and Virginia in the next two months on just these type of events

Regards

Hi Eva,

I live in Sterling Va, which about 21 miles west of Washington DC. If your trips to Virginia bring you close to Sterling, I would be happy to show you and Brian around and hit some detecting spots in my area. Good luck in Boston.

 

[jmaryt]

if you dig salem,make sure you use a small coil,and try to leave "no trace"
of where you dug! it's important because it's a very historical area,and as far as i know,is NOT off limits
YET! .the place is a virtual junkyard,hence the small coil!..just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[jmaryt]

absolutely correct,in regards to 'salem common's" status,it is heavily hunted,
and continues to be.i was talking in general terms when i mentioned "check with local government"
i should have been more specific in my explanation by mentioning what you so eloquently
pointed out! after 34 years in the field,what you point out is EXACTLY correct,and NEVER has it been more important
to "check the web" FIRST before opening your mouth to ANY official in local government! this methodology will DEFINITELY
save you much grief going forward!..just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[jmaryt]

yes! this is the "smart play" and i have used this strategy on a few occasions
when i wanted to absolutely make sure i was ok to hunt there!.i did this extra step,
because the area ,in my view was worth itto hunt,and i did not want to risk being
uncerimoneously tossed!..just sayin'

(h.h.!)
j.t.