The City of Edmonton allows alcohol consumption in parks at designated picnic sites.
Visitors can enjoy a beverage responsibly either by dropping in at an approved location or by booking a designated picnic site in advance.
Good company, fresh air and a drink to enjoy. Designated picnic sites provide a welcoming space for adults to responsibly enjoy alcohol while gathering with friends in Edmonton’s parks.
Find a Location
Alcohol consumption is allowed between 11am-9pm daily at designated sites.
| Park | Total Designated Sites | Bookable Sites | Drop-in Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callingwood Park 17740 69 Avenue | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Capilano Park 109 A Avenue 50 Street | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Coronation Park 11425 - 142 Street | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Emily Murphy Park 11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Ezio Faraone Edmonton Police Memorial Park 11004 97 Avenue NW | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Gold Bar Park 10955 50 Street | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Government House Park 9938 Groat Road | 19 | 1 | 18 |
| Helen Nolan Park 12327 108 Avenue NW | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Hermitage Park 2115 Hermitage Road | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| Jackie Parker Park 4540 50 Street NW | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mill Woods Sport Park 2730 66 Street NW | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Paul Kane Park 10220 121 Street NW | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Queen Elizabeth Park 10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Rundle Park 2909 113 Avenue NW | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park 13221 Buena Vista Road | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| Victoria Park 12030 River Valley Road | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Whitemud Park 13204 Fox Drive | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| William Hawrelak Park 9330 Groat Road | 7 | 1 | 6 |
Reserving A Bookable Site
Bookable designated sites can be booked through Picnic Site Bookings.
Drop-in Sites
Drop-in sites are first-come, first-served.
Such as consumption at non-designated picnic sites, underage drinking and excessive noise.
- Call 911 when it is an emergency
- Call 311 for violations of these bylaws:
- Contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 (non-emergency complaint line) for criminal matters
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there will not be additional charges for a picnic where alcohol is consumed.
There is a wide range in the capacity of each site. The largest sites are the bookable ones, which may have capacities for up to 100 people. The non-bookable sites are smaller and may have 1-3 picnic tables.
In alignment with the regulations outlined in the Province’s Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, only picnic sites are eligible for alcohol consumption. Exceptions to this are only when special permits have been granted from the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
Picnic sites that permit alcohol consumption meet our guiding principles around safety, accessibility, visitor experience, honouring existing park users and inclusivity. In alignment with the direction of City Council, the pilot was expanded outside the River Valley to include select district parks in other areas of the City.
City of Edmonton Peace Officers monitor parks as part of their day-to-day duties, increasing awareness and promoting acceptable behaviour while using designated sites in accordance with the City bylaws. Any criminal matters or issues pertaining to alcohol-related conduct and behaviours should be referred to the Edmonton Police Service.