The District of West Vancouver Council will discuss a motion on June 4 to allow alcohol in designated areas of Horseshoe Bay Park and Whytecliff Park. Councillors Linda Watt and Christine Cassidy are bringing the motion.
“This proposed amendment will allow residents and visitors to the western reaches of West Vancouver to enjoy the same privileges as their neighbours to the east,” the councillors say in their motion. “This amendment will provide an economical way for families and friends to gather with a picnic or with take-out options from local restaurants while enjoying an alcoholic beverage responsibly.”
They also emphasized in the motion that this change could bolster the local business community in Horseshoe Bay.
Currently, the district allows consumption of liquor in Ambleside Landing, MilleniumPark, John Lawson Park (excluding the playground) and the western portion of Dundarave Park (excluding playground) from noon to dusk, seven days per week.
In June 2021, the District implemented a pilot project to allow liquor consumption in Millennium Park in response to increased public interest. A review was conducted after a successful six-month pilot, leading to a recommendation to extend the program indefinitely. Meanwhile, the councillors note that the discussions were held with the Horseshoe Bay Business Association, which also supports the initiative.
“The direction helps to achieve one of the council’s strategic goal, which is to create vital and vibrant commercial centres by collaborating with the local business community,” the councillors noted.
The estimated cost for implementing this change in Horseshoe Bay Park and Whytecliff Park is approximately $800, which would cover signage installation.
Aren’t parks for children too
Yes to a lovely family picnic but unfortunately there are groups who booze up and make that nice beach an unpleasant experience for those families
How will this be handled?