Sec. 23-4. Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited; Exceptions.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume or have in their possession an open container of any alcoholic beverage in any park or recreation area, except as follows:
a.Alcoholic beverages are permitted within the areas specifically designated as picnic/barbecue facilities in City park and recreation areas.
b.Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on public beaches except by valid written permit issued by the Director. The term “public beach” is defined as any beach area used for recreational purposes which is owned, operated or controlled by the City, State, or State or local agency, or any unimproved beach area privately owned but used by the public for recreational purposes with or without permission of the property owner.
c.Alcoholic beverages are permitted at Colton Hall lawn, Friendly Plaza, Monterey Bay Park, the Lower Presidio Historic Park, Frank E. Sollecito, Jr. Ballpark, and other recreation areas with a valid written permit issued by the Director. (Ord. 3576 § 3, 2017; Ord. 3563 § 2, 2017; Ord. 3546 § 3, 2016)