Ottawa city council is exploring the idea of allowing drinking in parks as part of a bylaw review. A pilot program may be launched next year, following the success of a similar initiative in Toronto. Council members are open to the idea but emphasize the need for monitoring and responsible consumption.
The idea is meeting open minds at the council table, as the city prepares to explore park drinking as part of a bylaw review.A man drinks a beer in Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto last August on the first day of the city's pilot project to allow drinking alcohol in public parks. Capital ward Coun. Shawn Menard plans to introduce a motion early next year to launch a pilot program, while city staff are preparing to explore the idea as part of a bylaw review.
Luloff said he thinks there won't likely be issues given that other bylaws, park opening hours and rules around public drunkenness would remain. He said most adults are responsible enough to enjoy a drink or two in public without causing trouble.- Coun. Jeff Leiper "I don't think the specific prohibition on alcohol in parks is necessary," said Leiper. "I would be happy to see that loosened or even eliminated."The issue already has the attention of city bureaucrats. Dan Chenier, Ottawa's general manager of recreation, cultural and facility services, said staff are looking at the question of alcohol consumption in parks as part of a review of the Parks and Facilities Bylaw.
Leikin said it's important to keep alcohol away from anywhere children play, including playgrounds, pools, splash pads and skate parks.Luloff reiterated the need for safeguards and said he thinks the city could have a program in place by the summer of 2024. "I don't think we need to rush into anything," she said. "But I think it's a good conversation. I'd be open to hearing from the community what they would like to do."
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