(A) DCRP understands there are events and activities that take place where participants will find it desirable to both possess and responsibly consume alcoholic beverages. To better help understand the requirements in place at DCRP facilities, the following policy is adopted herein.
(B) Requirements.
(1) The possession and personal consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited at DCRP facilities except during events hosted by DCRP and/or any renter(s) who have an issued special event permit by DCRP. All alcohol must remain in designated areas and be for personal consumption only. All individuals are prohibited from bringing any alcoholic beverage into the DCRP facilities for private consumption except where the individual has a valid issued special event permit.
(2) The sale of alcoholic beverages at DCRP facilities are prohibited except during events hosted by DCRP and/or any renter(s) who have an issued special event permit. All alcohol must remain in designated areas as pre-determined by DCRP, and be for personal consumption only.
(3) The possession, sale or personal consumption of liquor is strictly prohibited at DCRP facilities.
(4) The possession, sale, and personal consumption of alcoholic beverages must follow state laws including, but not limited to, no consumption by persons under the age of 21 and no consumption outside the designated area(s) included within the limits of the reserved facility. Any individual(s), group, vendor(s), and/or organization found in violation of state laws regarding the possession or consumption of alcohol with a minor shall be handled by proper law enforcement agencies and may be subject, but not limited, to banishment of DCRP facilities.
(5) No alcoholic beverages can be present or consumed during organized youth events. Organized youth events do not include family gatherings wherein youth are present but not the primarily reason for the event. Any such event where alcoholic beverages are present or consumed must have the prior approval of the Recreation and Parks Director or his or her designee.
(6) Renter(s) who are issued a special event permit to serve and/or sale alcoholic beverages at their event shall be solely responsible for providing uniformed law enforcement officers at designated area(s) where alcoholic beverages will be served and/or sold and at the entrances and exits to the event area(s).
(7) Renter(s) are not permitted to have alcoholic beverages present or consumed within 50 feet of playgrounds or aquatic areas.
(8) Glass containers of any kind (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)