Bylaw enforcement - drinking alcohol in a City park

If you are concerned about a group drinking in a park you can submit a service request online at www.toronto.ca/311, or all 311.

Under Toronto Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 608, Parks, drinking is allowed in City Parks that are designated for personal alcohol consumption and in areas authorized by a permit. 

There are three relevant liquor offences under Toronto Municipal Code. Each offense carries a $300 fine:

• §608-8A – Possess open liquor container in a park without a permit
• §608-8B – Provide/supply/make available liquor in a park to persons who appear to be underage
• §608-8C – Consume/sell/serve liquor in a park without a permit

The provincial Liquor Licence and Control Act also carries $100 fines for drinking in public:

• 31(2) – Consuming liquor in other than licensed premises, residence or private place
• 31(2) – Having liquor in open container in other than licensed premises, residence or private place

The Act also has a $50 fine for being intoxicated in a public place (31(4)).

If you are concerned about your or public safety, you should call Toronto Police directly.