Can alcohol or malt beverages be consumed in city parks?
The chief of police may issue a consumption permit to applicants requesting to consume or carry malt beverages in the following public parks: Lions Park, Frontier Park, Holliday Park, Mylar Park; and in Brimmer Park and the Converse Softball Complex in conjunction with softball tournaments approved by a representative of the city parks and recreation department. The chief of police may issue a consumption permit to applicants requesting to consume or carry champagne and/or wine in designated areas in Lions Park, Holliday Park and Mylar Park in conjunction with a private ceremony, reception or similar event. The designated areas allowed are those which can be reserved through the city parks division. Prior to consumption permits being issued, an applicant shall provide the city with a written release, indemnification and hold harmless agreement and agree to assume responsibility relative to liquor liability coverage as approved by the city’s risk manager or city attorney.