On June 24, 2024, Burnaby’s bylaw changes permitting the responsible consumption of alcohol in City-owned parks came into effect. The new bylaw changes permit alcohol year-round in City of Burnaby parks for adults (19+) from dawn to dusk, with the following exceptions:
- in playgrounds, spray pads, wading pools, outdoor pools, skate bowls or sport courts
- in parking lots, washrooms and field houses
- on artificial turf surfaces, and playing fields while in use by a group
- in parks next to a schools
- in liquor-licensed areas in parks
As Burnaby grows, fewer residents have a private outdoor space to gather and celebrate with family and friends. To give residents access to responsible outdoor socializing, the City conducted a temporary pilot program allowing responsible consumption of alcohol at 4 major Burnaby park from June to October 2023. During that time, there was no notable increase in complaints to City Bylaw Enforcement or to the RCMP.
Learn more: Alcohol in Burnaby Parks