Alcohol in Parks pilot is now a permanent program at five locations in Port Moody

A pilot project that allowed adults to drink alcohol responsibly within permitted spaces at select outdoor public places in Port Moody is now a permanent program. 

Adults may drink alcohol responsibly in permitted spaces between 11am and dusk at five outdoor public places in Port Moody:

1. Kyle Centre Pop-Up Park (125 Kyle Street)
2. Old Orchard Park (630 Alderside Road)
3. Queens Street Plaza (Queens Street between Clarke Street and Spring Street)
4. Rocky Point Park (2800 block Murray Street)
5. Trasolini Field spectator stands at Town Centre Park (300 Ioco Road) 

Signs will be posted at each location, and maps that show the boundaries of permitted spaces are included within Bylaw 3456, Responsible Consumption of Liquor in Public Places. Please note that within these locations, Bylaw 3456 prohibits alcohol consumption:

• within 10 metres of a playground or spray park, except for the picnic shelter area at Old Orchard Park; and
• on the beach at Old Orchard Park. 

The Alcohol in Parks Pilot Project was launched in July 2022 and continued through December 2023. Public engagement was conducted between July 5 and September 5, 2023. See the April 23, 2024 Council meeting agenda package (item 11.5) for a summary of public engagement results and City staff’s report to Council on next steps. For subsequent Council discussions and decisions, please see the May 14, 2023 Council meeting agenda package (item 7.5) and the May 28 Council meeting agenda package (item 7.1). 

Pioneer Memorial Park (excluding the Labyrinth Healing Garden), the beach area at Old Orchard Park, and the spectator stands at Inlet Park were a part of the pilot project when it first launched. These spaces are not included in the permanent program and alcohol consumption is not permitted at these locations. 

If you choose to drink alcohol in the permitted spaces, respect your fellow park users by managing your consumption, behaving responsibly, and disposing of waste or recycling in the appropriate manner. Whenever possible, pack it in and pack it out – take your waste or recycling home with you to keep our public places clean and safe for everyone. 

We remind all residents and visitors that you must follow the rules and regulations set out in B.C.’s Liquor Control and Licensing Act.