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Torontos Alcohol in Parks Pilot program has officially been made permanent after years of debate about formally sanctioning something many residen...

The majority of the parks taking part in the scheme are in downtown Toronto, while an additional few are in Scarborough and North York

Starting today, Toronto residents are allowed to drink alcohol in 27 parks across the city.

The city on Wednesday released a list of parks selected by local councillors to participate in a pilot project that runs from this summer until Oct. 9.

Alcohol consumption could soon be permitted in 20 city parks as part of a new pilot project but residents in Etobicoke and in many parts of North York and Scarborough will have to go elsewhere if they want to enjoy a cold beer under the shade of a mature tree.

Pending approval by mayor-elect Olivia Chow and Toronto’s city council, residents and visitors might be allowed to consume alcohol in 20 Toronto parks.

Alcohol consumption could soon be permitted in 20 city parks as part of a new pilot project but residents in Etobicoke and in many parts of North York and Scarborough will have to go elsewhere if they want to enjoy a cold beer under the shade of a mature tree.

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