Alcohol in Parks Pilot

​Project overview​​​

The 2025 pilot program has ended.

Metro Vancouver conducted a pilot program from May 16 to October 13, 2025 that allowed visitors to consume alcohol responsibly at designated areas in six regional parks during park hours.

• Boundary Bay Regional Park (Delta)
• Brunette-Fraser Regional Greenway (Burnaby, New Westminster)
  
• Campbell Valley Regional Park (Langley)
• Capilano River Regional Park (North Vancouver, West Vancouver)
• Derby Reach Regional Park (Langley)
  
• Iona Beach Regional Park (Richmond)

​Next steps

In early 2026, staff will report back to the Regional Parks Committee and the Board with recommendations about the future of the program. More information will be posted when available.

Pilot ​pro​ject​

All events where alcohol will be served still require a special event p​ermit and permits/approvals from the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.​​​