A city staff report says nearly $1 million in funding is needed for the 2024 pilot program that will allow drinking at select beaches in Vancouver.
REALTED VIDEO: The Vancouver Park Board has given the green light to a new program for alcohol in city parks. The policy approved Monday night will see the consumption of alcohol be allowed permanently year-round in 32 parks, starting June 1 – Apr 25, 2023staff report is recommending that the city increase its operational and enforcement needs for its ‘booze on the beaches’ pilot.The pilot program was launched at seven public beaches, where alcohol could be consumed from June 1 to Sept. 4.
“We cannot determine if alcohol consumption was the cause of this increase or if it merely reflects the higher number of people visiting beaches through the pandemic, however, the jump in the number of violent incidents cannot be ignored at these two beaches.” Park rangers reported their main issues revolved around the inability to enforce against unruly behaviour and the asking of valid IDs. Lifeguards said there was increased risk with the alcohol program as there were more inebriated swimmers in the water.
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