Vancouver Park Board votes to allow drinking in 22 public parks, but legislation still needed “The proposed goals of this pilot are to support businesses during a time of capacity reduction (due to COVID-19) and to provide additional socializing spaces for those who may not have access to private outdoor spaces,” states a report to council.The report acknowledges concerns around public intoxication, and says the city will work with police, Vancouver Coastal Health and local business groups to monitor the sites and adjust the program as needed.The pilot will begin on Aug.
10, and run until Oct. 12. At three of the locations, drinking will be allowed between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver mayors give drinking in parks a.