Washington Park East Neighborhood Association

May 2005 - Alcohol Rules - current and proposed

May 02, 2005

What are the current alcohol rules and regulations as they apply to Washington Park?
Consumption: 3.2 Beer brought in by patrons of the park can be consumed in Washington Park as long as it is not in a glass container, but in plastic cups, kegs, or aluminum cans, and only according to State Liquor Laws. Patrons may not bring in wine and hard liquor for consumption in Washington Park without a permit.
Sales: No alcohol sales of any kind are allowed in Washington Park.
What are the proposed changes?
Consumption: At permitted events, the Parks and Recreation Department is developing potential policies and procedures whereby beer and wine can be consumed.
Sales: With a special events permit, the recommendation is to allow the sale of beer, wine, and some hard liquor within specified boundaries in certain parks geographically located throughout the city, and Washington Park is one being considered. There are additional restrictions on the location of sales.