The City of Ottawa has announced that residents can enjoy alcoholic beverages in nine designated parks this summer as part of an ongoing pilot project. This initiative, approved by the City Council in spring 2025, allows park visitors aged 19 and older to consume beer, wine, or spirits between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. until October 31, 2026. The nine participating parks include eight from last year, with Primrose Park being the new addition for 2026 and a change in the designated area at Lansdowne Park from the Great Lawn to the Heirloom Orchard. Parkgoers are reminded to drink responsibly and to adhere to municipal by-laws and provincial laws, including the legal drinking age. They are also required to take their beverage containers home. Last summer, enforcement related to alcohol consumption was minimal, with only one call received for the eight parks involved in the pilot program, suggesting that the initiative has been well-received and followed by the public.