Safety and policies | Metro
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:40
Safety and policies | Metro
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Pets policy
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.
Water safety at Metro's parks and natural areas
When boating, floating, or even just splashing around, remember these tips to stay safe in and around our region’s lakes and rivers.
Hunting policy
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow hunting at regional parks and natural areas.
Geocaching and letterboxing guidelines
Review these guidelines to find out where, when and how geocaching and letterboxing are allowed on Metro-owned lands.
Living with wildlife
Whether it’s encountering a bear at a park or discovering a baby bird in your backyard, learn how to peacefully and responsibly coexist with the wildlife that calls our region home.
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In this section
Pets policy
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.
Water safety at Metro's parks and natural areas
When boating, floating, or even just splashing around, remember these tips to stay safe in and around our region’s lakes and rivers.
Hunting policy
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow hunting at regional parks and natural areas.
Geocaching and letterboxing guidelines
Review these guidelines to find out where, when and how geocaching and letterboxing are allowed on Metro-owned lands.
Living with wildlife
Whether it’s encountering a bear at a park or discovering a baby bird in your backyard, learn how to peacefully and responsibly coexist with the wildlife that calls our region home.