Here are the parks in Ottawa allowing alcohol
Posted Jun 27, 2025 03:02:18 PM.
Last Updated Jun 27, 2025 03:07:00 PM.
Following a decision by council earlier this month, Ottawa released a list of the parks in the city where people can drink alcohol.
The pilot project was approved on June 11 and designates certain parks in the nation’s capital where people can consume alcohol in certain areas between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. There will be signs in the areas where people can enjoy their beverages.
People are allowed to drink in parks starting July 1 until Oct. 31.
The current designated parks include:
- Minto Park, 102 Lewis St.
- McNabb Park, 180 Percy Street
- Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Lane East
- Lansdowne Park – Great Lawn, 1525 Princess Patricia Way
- Riverain Park, 400 North River Rd.
- Strathcona Park, 25 Range Rd.
- Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way
Last summer, the city conducted a survey asking people how they felt about alcohol in parks, to ensure it was continuing to foster “inclusive, safe and accessible” spaces.
The project makes sure that none of the sections are within five metres of playgrounds, beaches, wading pools, rinks, parking lots, skate parks or tennis courts.
“Park-goers are also advised to drink responsibly and be aware that personal conduct is subject to municipal by-laws, provincial laws, and Canada’s Criminal Code – including the legal drinking age of 19 years and laws around public intoxication,” the city said.
