Vancouverites will be able to crack a cold one at parks again this year
Posted February 8, 2022 6:55 am.
Last Updated February 8, 2022 6:56 am.
You’ll once again be able to legally enjoy an adult beverage at one of many Vancouver parks.
The Vancouver Park Board has passed a motion to implement another pilot project, allowing alcohol in designated areas of certain city parks, as it did last year.
The board says it is “taking into consideration lessons learned from the 2021 pilot” and that staff have been asked to report back with recommendations on next steps.
Commissioners also passed a motion this evening directing staff to design and implement a second Alcohol in Parks Pilot for 2022 taking into consideration lessons learned from the 2021 pilot. Staff have been asked to report back to the Board with recommendations for next steps. pic.twitter.com/Kjsc1lgHgR
— Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (@ParkBoard) February 8, 2022
It’s unclear when the new pilot will begin. Last year, Vancouverites were able to begin enjoying alcohol in parks as of mid July, with the pilot ending in October.
Vancouver has long been criticized for its rules and slow action around alcohol in parks.
While people have been drinking alcohol at Vancouver parks and beaches regardless of whether it’s legal or not, the push to legalize was emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic, with options to go out limited at the beginning of the health crisis.
In 2021, public consumption of alcohol was allowed at 22 different parks between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week.
Twenty-two parks were identified by Park Board staff as places to allow Vancouverites to consume alcohol outdoors in 2021. (Courtesy Vancouver Park Board)
