Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What We Heard June 24, 2019
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Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What we Heard June 24, 2019 Project overview In response to public desire expressed in the Parks and Pathways Bylaw Engagement, Calgary Parks wanted to explore allowing liquor consumption at picnic sites in Calgary Parks. Allowed liquor use in parks would be strictly for picnic sites only, as per AGLC regulations which indicate liquor can only be consumed at assigned, designated picnic site, and can only be consumed with food. Verbatim Comments A What we Heard Report can be found here. All of the comments below are verbatim as received. The comments are divided into questions asked. They are unedited, including spelling, grammar, use of contractions, etc. The only exception is where there is profanity or personally identifying information, this is indicated in brackets. Due to a large volume of comments, this is document two of four. Q4: When booking a picnic site, would you choose one that allows Liquor consumption? Why yes, or why not? No, we are trying to get rid of drinking and driving and this is promoting it a bit. yes Yes. Freedom of choice. No. I would not want to deal with over consumption by adjacent or nearby sites. Yes as it provides the option for others attending NO! Kids are present. No, I don’t feel intoxicating of any sort is appropriate in the public park environment. Choosing to alter your mind is not an inclusive choice. Yes absolutely not. Picnics are meant to be fun and relaxing... not a club/party environment. Yes, but again, don’t limit it to just picnic tables ! No, I don't associate the use of a park with a need to consume liquor Yes, because I don't see why not. no, we do not need to consume liquor that poisons our insides while we enjoy the fresh air and outdoors 1/502 Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What we Heard June 24, 2019 no Why a need to book? Open this to all parks. This doesn't change inroxication in public or other bylaws just allows resposible adults to be responsible adults. No. I feel one that allows liquor consumption is less child friendly. No, I go have a picnic without liquor, consume your liquor at home or at a licensed place. Only for large family events or corporate picnics No. Picnics should be peaceful; not having to contend with belligerent loud people in adjacent sites. Yes. More freedom. No. I have no need to drink in a park. I can do that at home in my backyard. Yes, because i am a responsible adult and should be able to have a drink if i choose. I wouldn’t matter to me. Calgary parks are so beautiful and worth booking regardless of liquor. No Yes Yes for obvious reasons. Yes, to enjoy my food more No, if people need to drink, go to a bar or stay home Yes Yes. Because sometimes we enjoy a glass of wine or beer with a picnic. yes, it's nice to have a glass of wine or a beer when having lunch all sites should be able to have liquor No I wouldn't want to deal with the idiots that can't control themselves. Yes I trust other people to be responsible and not cause any problems no, for all the reasons stated above Yes yes, because with a good meal a glass of wine is doctor recomandation and I'm sure more people will choose to go to picnic. Yes, I want the people around me to have a positive time Yes Yes as our family enjoys a beverage with socializing, rather than having to go to a pub or bar. We like to enjoy the outdoors. 2/502 Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What we Heard June 24, 2019 No as I have recovering addicts in my family and would not expose them to that Yes -it would enhance the picnic experience. No, when I take my kids to the park it’s to relax and have fun. There are too many kids exposed to alcohol use, shouldn’t we limit that exposure as much as possible? No, I picnic with my family and don't want to expose them to any drunk or disorderly persons. it would depend on if i wanted to consume liquor. if it was all that was available i would NO, I think that society needs to stop thinking that alcohol makes things enjoyable. If you need to drink do it at home or in a bar. No. Not every family event needs liquor attached. No. Drink at home. Yes - doesn't mean everyone has to drink, but the opportunity to do so legally would be available All should allow... Yes, I'm a responsible adult. I should be able to have a drink with a meal if I so choose. No. I don’t need to go to a park to drink. Then drive home intoxicated. No. Possibly turn into a party site. No, potential disorderly behavior Yes. People who want liquor will be drinking it anyways so we may as well make it allowable. Meh Yes I would. I like to enjoy a drink while picnicking with friends Yes. See answer to number 3. n/a I don’t book picnic sites, but I definitely would in the future. I should be able to choose if I want a beer, not the city. No, no one wants to be able to drink a single beer, they want to consume and get drunk and that leads to obnoxious behaviour no for fear of drunks I would choose one that does not. But people should not have to choose as all parks are created for the enjoyment of all Having to choose is something that Public parts were never created for Sure, have you ever been to Europe? We don't have to be Hicksville forever. Yes. So a friend joining can enjoy a beer or a glass of wine with the picnic. Especially for celebratory picnics like celebrating engagements or birthdays. Yes because beer goes great with bbq! No. I don't think that liquor is required to enjoy our parks and picnic areas. No. I go to a park to enjoy nature - if you want to drink, go home or to a bar. 3/502 Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What we Heard June 24, 2019 NEVER - don't want to be around a liquor consuming environment with my family... if I want that I will go to a bar or restaurant. No — alcohol consumption contributes to massive and complicated social behaviour problems. Yes, as I'd rather have the option for my guests than not. sure, many adult canadians drink with friends and family. Yes due to the option of having a drink if we feel like one Yes, it is a social norm. Yes confirms more to our lifestyle Yes - it would be a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable experience. No Yes. Additionally alcohol consumption is a social piece. Taking away large stigmas for children around this allows more understanding of responsible use. NO Yes. Yes. Why not? No different than going to a patio at a restaurant in the summer. I would. I may not be the one consuming alcohol, but it would be nice to have that option for those not driving. No - who knows what is to become of the gathering next to you as the day progresses... keep the parks open to all families, keep them safe. no, because of potential threats Yes, because I would like the option to consume liquor. Yes, generally more sociable environment Yes..to have the option to have a drink while enjoying a picnic with family and friends No liquor. Don't want to deal with those who abuse it and r disorderly. No, I don't want to see liquor consumed anywhere in parks Sure, it would be nice to have a cold beer on a hot day. Just don't get carried away with it. No, because I don't like having to deal with drunk people. I would probably be put off from booking sites that allowing drinking. yes, because with a good meal a glass of wine is doctor recomandation and I'm sure more people will choose to go to picnic. No, I would not choose a picnic site that allows drinking. Unfortunately, many people have proven time & again that they don't drink responsibility. There are so few places in Calgary that are family friendly , that it would be a shame to loose them. 4/502 Liquor in Parks Stakeholder Report Back: What we Heard June 24, 2019 Yes. Similar to going out for lunch on a patio during the summer, it would be nice to be able to enjoy a meal outside in the many parks we have access to and also enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Sometimes yes, sometimes no Yes. We are a free country no? Yes, why would it matter if liquor consumption is allowed? If you don't want to drink, dont!!!! Of course! Having a nice glass of wine with my picnic will encourage me to use these sites. I live across from a public park on the river. Yes, so that I have more option to have a picnic the way I want it No as I’m against legalizing marijuana it opens the door to smoking cigarettes as well as other drugs Yes, having that options would definitely make me want to pick one that allows for liquor to be comsumded.