Alcohol consumption is now allowed in certain areas of Ambleside Landing, Dundarave Park (excluding the playground), John Lawson Park (excluding the playground), Horseshoe Bay Park, Millennium Park, and Whytecliff Park.
Alcohol may be consumed in designated areas from noon to dusk, seven days a week. Please refer to the map below.
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- Ambleside Landing
- Dundarave Park
- John Lawson Park East
- John Lawson Park West
- Horseshoe Bay Park
- Millennium Park
- Whytecliff Park
In June 2021, the District implemented a pilot project to allow for consumption of liquor in Millennium Park as a response to increased public interest. The pilot was successful in providing a safe area for the community to socialize during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in supporting the economic recovery of local restaurants and cafés by allowing their patrons to dine in a local park with takeout purchases including alcoholic beverages.
In April 2022, three additional park locations were added: Ambleside Landing, John Lawson Park, and Dundarave Park.
At the July 8, 2024 Council meeting, Council voted to adopt an amendment to the Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Bylaw to allow alcohol consumption in additional park locations in Horseshoe Bay Park and Whytecliff Park.
Parks are shared community spaces.