The Alcohol in Parks pilot program was approved by City Council in July 2023 to run in 27 parks across Toronto from August 2, 2023 to October 9, 2023. The pilot reduces restrictions on responsible drinking in parks and has measures in place to address concerns such as public health and safety, cleanliness and waste management, and enforcement. City staff were asked to review the pilot's success and bring forward their report to City Council in the first quarter of 2024. With five of these parks are in my ward, I have closely monitored the feedback that residents have shared with my office. Residents have expressed their appreciation for the pilot program as they have enjoyed the ability to have a drink with their family and friends. Since we’ve seen very limited issues I am asking City Council’s support for an extension and to allow City Councillors who are part of the current pilot to opt out of the extension of the pilot through the Fall and Winter until a final policy is approved. The reason this is urgent is the pilot expires October 9, 2023 and without an extension the rules will revert to their pre-pilot prohibition.
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