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CTV News
05-07-2025
- CTV News
Legal drinking allowed in 8th Ottawa park this summer
Parkgoers can now enjoy beer, wine or a spirit in an eighth park in Ottawa, as a park in Kitchissippi ward has been added to the list of designated parks for legal alcohol consumption. As of July 1, residents and visitors can drink alcohol in designated parks across the city. Under the alcohol in parks pilot project, councillors are allowed to select parks for alcohol consumption in consultation with city staff. Seven parks were officially designated for alcohol consumption: Minto Park, McNabb Park, Queenswood Ridge Park, the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park, Riverain Park, Strathcona Park and Brewer Park. On Friday, the city's website showed legal alcohol consumption is now allowed in Champlain Park. Coun. Jeff Leiper told constituents last weekend that it was his intention to ask the city to designate Champlain Park for legal alcohol consumption, but he was 'late to fill out the form.' Leiper said it would be in the second round of parks announced for the pilot project. According to the City of Ottawa, alcohol consumption is permitted in the designated parks between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Individuals consuming alcohol must: be 19 years of age or older take all empty alcoholic beverage containers home not drink, drive, be intoxicated in public or cause a disturbance. The City of Ottawa says alcohol cannot be sold, supplied or served without a permit. Under the alcohol in parks pilot project, alcohol consumption is not permitted within five-metres of the following areas: Playgrounds Wading pools and splash pads Beaches Rinks Playing fields and ball diamonds Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts Skateboard parks Parking lots Here is the list of designated parks for legal alcohol consumption in Ottawa
CTV News
02-07-2025
- CTV News
You can legally drink alcohol in 7 Ottawa parks. Here's what you need to know
Alcohol could be allowed in some Ottawa parks this summer Parkgoers can now enjoy a beer, wine or spirit at seven parks across the City of Ottawa, with at least one more park expected to be added to the list this summer. The City of Ottawa has launched an alcohol in parks pilot project, allowing alcohol consumption in designated areas of parks. Councillors are allowed to select parks for alcohol consumption. Here is a look at what you need to know about legal drinking in Ottawa's parks. Designated parks Alcohol consumption is permitted in the following parks: Minto Park on Lewis Street McNabb Park on Percy Street Queenswood Ridge Park on Kennedy Lane East Lansdowne Park - Great Lawn Riverain Park on North River Road Strathcona Park on Range Road Brewer Park on Brewer Way Coun. Jeff Leiper says he has asked staff to designate Champlain Park, and it will be included in the 'second round of parks announced officially and the signs go up.' Alcohol to be allowed in 7 Ottawa parks Alcohol to be allowed in 7 Ottawa parks Rules According to the City of Ottawa, alcohol consumption is permitted in the designated parks between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Individuals consuming alcohol must: be 19 years of age or older take all empty alcoholic beverage containers home not drink, drive, be intoxicated in public or cause a disturbance. The City of Ottawa says alcohol cannot be sold, supplied or served without a permit. Restrictions While alcohol consumption is permitted in seven Ottawa parks, there are restrictions on where you can drink in parks. The City of Ottawa says alcohol consumption is not permitted within five-metres of the following areas: Playgrounds Wading pools and splash pads Beaches Rinks Playing fields and ball diamonds Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts Skateboard parks Parking lots Federal parks Parkgoers cannot legally drink in federal parks in Ottawa, including on Parliament Hill, at Major's Hill Park, Kìwekì Point and along the Rideau Canal. The National Capital Commission told CTV News Ottawa the rules for alcohol consumption in NCC managed parks and lands are in accordance with Ontario rules. 'In Québec and in Ontario, alcohol consumption on NCC managed lands is subject to section 36 of the National Capital Commission Traffic and Property Regulations: 'No person shall have liquor in his possession on or in the property of the Commission other than in accordance with the laws of the province in which the Commission property is situated,'' the NCC said in a statement in June. The NCC says bistros and patios in several parks sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on-site: Confederation Park, Remic Rapids Park, Patterson Creek Park, Hog's Back Park, as well as the taverns in Major's Hill Park and Bate Island Park.
