City lists participating parks for Alcohol in Parks pilot

The City has listed the designated participating parks for the Alcohol in Parks pilot project, which runs from Tuesday, July 1 to Friday October 31. This pilot project, which was approved by Council on June 11, allows designated parks to permit the personal consumption of alcohol in designated areas between 11 am and 9 pm. The current designated parks include:

• Minto Park, 102 Lewis Streetd
• McNabb Park, 180 Percy Street
• Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Lane East
• Lansdowne Park - Great Lawn, 1525 Princess Patricia Way
• Riverain Park, 400 North River Road
• Strathcona Park, 25 Range Road
• Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way

Signage at these parks will indicate that personal consumption is permitted. The updated list of participating parks and designated areas are also available on ottawa.ca/alcoholinparks. The designated parks will include sections that are off-limits for alcohol use. The off-limit areas include at least five-metre distances from:

• Playgrounds
• Wading pools and splash pads
• Beaches
• Rinks
• Playing fields and ball diamonds
• Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts
• Skateboard parks
• Parking lots

Please take empty alcoholic beverage containers home with you. Remember, alcohol bottles and cans can be returned for deposit refunds at any Beer Store retailer. Park-goers are also advised to drink responsibly and be aware that personal conduct is subject to municipal by-laws, provincial laws, and Canada’s Criminal Code – including the legal drinking age of 19 years and laws around public intoxication. Ottawa Public Health has health and safety information regarding alcohol on their website at ottawapublichealth.ca/alcohol. As this is a pilot, residents are invited to submit their feedback, ideas and suggestions throughout the duration of this project at parksfacilitiesbylaw@ottawa.ca. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.