Alcohol consumption approved at select beaches
After successful pilots in 2023 and 2024, the Park Board has approved alcohol consumption at select beaches starting in May 2025.
Where alcohol is not allowed
- Beaches that are not approved for alcohol consumption
- Playgrounds
- Outdoor pools, wading pools, and splash parks
- Sports fields, sports courts, and purpose-built amenities such as skate parks
- Community centres, washrooms, fieldhouses, and other facilities
- Ecologically sensitive natural areas
- Parking lots
- Off-leash dog parks
- Community gardens and horticulture displays
You can bring and enjoy alcoholic beverages at some Vancouver parks:
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Parks where alcohol is allowed
Beaches where alcohol is allowed
| Beaches included | Excluded |
|---|---|
| Jericho Beach | English Bay Beach |
| John Hendry | Sunset Beach |
| Kitsilano Beach | CRAB Park Beach |
| Locarno Beach | Stanley Park Third Beach |
| New Brighton | Beaches along the Fraser River |
| Spanish Banks | |
| Stanley Park Second Beach |
Responsible drinking
- Act responsibly when drinking alcohol. Exercise caution when drinking alcohol and avoid entering the water when intoxicated. Alcohol is not allowed in the water.
- No glass beverage bottles and containers (alcoholic or not), and instead bring cans or reusable plastic or paper-based containers. According to the Parks Control By-law PDF file (7.3 MB), glass beverage bottles and containers are not allowed in parks and beaches because of the risk of potential injury.
- Respect the park and other park users and help keep the spaces clean by properly disposing of trash or taking it away with you, sharing the space, and keeping noise and disturbances to a minimum.
Together with the Vancouver Police Department, Park Board staff are monitoring the sites to make sure that they are safe, managed, and maintained.