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Alcohol consumption is permitted at the following sites:
| Designated for consumption: 5 Bookable: 1 Non-bookable: 4 |
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| Designated for consumption: 14 Bookable: 4 Non-bookable: 10 |
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| Designated for consumption: 19 Bookable: 1 Non-bookable: 18 |
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| Designated for consumption: 4 Bookable: 3 Non-bookable: 1 |
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| Designated for consumption: 4 Bookable: 1 Non-bookable: 3 |
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| Designated for consumption: 14 Bookable: 3 Non-bookable: 11 |
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| Capilano Park |
Designated for consumption: 5 |
| Hermitage Park | Designated for consumption: 14 Bookable: 1 Non-bookable: 13 |
| Coronation Park | Designated for consumption: 2 Bookable: 2 Non-bookable: 0 |
| Paul Kane Park | Designated for consumption: 2 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 2 |
| Constable Ezio Faraone Park | Designated for consumption: 4 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 4 |
| Emily Murphy Park | Designated for consumption: 9 Bookable: 1 Non-bookable: 8 |
| Jackie Parker Park | Designated for consumption: 3 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 3 |
| Mill Woods Park | Designated for consumption: 2 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 2 |
| Queen Elizabeth Park | Designated for consumption: 4 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 4 |
| Callingwood Park | Designated for consumption: 3 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 3 |
| Helen Nolan Park | Designated for consumption: 3 Bookable: 0 Non-bookable: 3 |
Bookable designated sites can be booked through Picnic Site Bookings.
No, there will not be additional charges for a picnic where alcohol is consumed.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Consumption of alcohol is permitted at designated sites only. See examples of designated signs.
Consumption of alcohol at designated sites is permitted between 11am-9pm daily.
There is a wide range in the capacity of each site. The largest sites are the bookable ones, which may have capacities up to 100 people. The non-bookable sites are smaller and may have 1-3 picnic tables.
In alignment with the regulations outlined in the Province’s Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, only picnic sites are eligible for alcohol consumption. Exceptions to this are only when special permits have been granted from the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
Picnic sites that permit alcohol consumption meet our guiding principles around safety, accessibility, visitor experience, honouring existing park users and inclusivity. In alignment with the direction of City Council, the pilot was expanded outside the River Valley to include select district parks in other areas of the City.
For violations to City of Edmonton bylaws ( Parkland Bylaw 2202 , Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145 and Public Places Bylaw 14614) and the Province’s Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act please call 311. For criminal matters, please contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 (non-emergency complaint line) or if an emergency, call 911.
City of Edmonton Peace Officers monitor parks as part of their day-to-day duties, increasing awareness and promoting acceptable behaviour while using designated sites in accordance with the City bylaws. Any criminal matters or issues pertaining to alcohol-related conduct and behaviours should be referred to the Edmonton Police Service.
