Drinking In Parks

• 2 councillors ask city to make Toronto’s ‘alcohol in parks’ signage smaller

  'Simply said, they are just too big and unsightly,' the councillors wrote, adding they were aware there would be signage but were 'very surprised by the 4 x 6 foot large signs.'

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2023
  
• Should alcohol consumption be allowed in London, Ont. parks? Councillors and residents divided

  While Toronto is the first municipality in Ontario to ease prohibitions on alcohol in parks, those in London are divided on the issue.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• Advertisement
• Alcohol consumption allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

  Starting Wednesday, Toronto residents are allowed to consume alcohol in some parks, as the city kicks off a time-limited pilot project.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• Advertisement
• Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks

  Next week, a city committee will be considering the program proposed by municipal staff, with recommendations then going to city council for consideration next month. 

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Legal drinking in outdoor public spaces on the horizon in Saskatchewan

  Municipalities and park authorities in Saskatchewan will soon have the power to decide if they will allow people to drink alcohol in public spaces.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
• City of Edmonton allows drinking in select parks following 2 years of pilots

  Drinking will continue to be allowed at select picnic sites at parks across Edmonton following a decision at a community and public services committee meeting Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
• Changes to Stanley Park bike lane, booze on beaches: ABC park board lays out priorities

  The new ABC park board will remove the Stanley Park bike lane as they develop a long-term "engineered solution," and launch a pilot project to allow drinking on some beaches.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
• Vancouver Park Board expands the park areas where people can drink in this summer

  Drinking will now be permitted anywhere within the park boundary, except in places where it is considered "not appropriate," such as within 20 metres of a playground or school.

  Politics

  May 17, 2022
• Advertisement
• Edmonton expands alcohol consumption to be allowed at 124 picnic sites in 18 parks

  Edmonton's expanded pilot program, which will see alcohol consumption allowed at dozens of picnic sites in the city, starts this Sunday. 

  Features

  Apr 26, 2022
• Advertisement
• Alcohol to be allowed in some Edmonton parks again this year

  A pilot program that allows alcohol consumption in some Edmonton parks is coming back this year after all.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2022