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Alcohol In Parks

Alcohol is allowed in certain parks, with restrictions.

You may not bring your own alcohol onto any park property.

Alcohol may only be served by licensed vendors at certain locations.

The Park Board sells beer daily at Rivercut, Horton Smith and Bill & Payne Stewart golf courses. During college, semi-pro and professional sports and adult-oriented special events, Park Concessions may sell beer at Jordan Valley Ice Park and beer and wine at Cooper Tennis Complex, Dickerson Park Zoo and Meador Park Baseball Stadium.

Licensed private caterers may serve alcohol during special events and private rentals with a Parks Alcohol Permit at Davis House and Property, Jordan Valley Park, Lake Springfield Boathouse, Lake Springfield Park, Northview Center, Greenways Trails, Meador Park Baseball Stadium, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Gardens, Valley Water Mill Park and Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center.

Alcohol is prohibited in all other Parks locations.

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  1. Where may I have alcohol in parks?
  2. Where is alcohol prohibited in parks?
  3. May I bring my own alcohol?
  4. What's required to serve alcohol as part of a private rental with alcohol?
  5. How much does that cost?
  6. How do I get a Parks Alcohol Permit?
  7. Who may serve alcohol at my event?
  8. May my friends, family, volunteers or employees serve alcohol?
  9. May my caterer serve beer, wine or mixed drinks?
  10. How do I get a certificate of insurance for my event?
  11. Who provides security at my event?
  12. What if my event is canceled?
  13. What if my event is impacted by weather?
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