Columbia Alcoholic beverages prohibited in certain parks ordinance (§ 17-114)
Chapter 17: Parks and Recreation · Article IV. Conduct Regulations
In short: Possessing or drinking alcohol is banned in Paquin Park and Flat Branch Park, unless it's at an event in the park where alcohol is allowed under a permit issued by the parks director.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Except as allowed in subsection (c), it shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage in any of the following city parks:
(1) Paquin Park; and
(2) Flat Branch Park.
(b) The definition of "alcoholic beverage" contained in chapter 4 shall apply to this section.
(c) This section shall not apply to any person possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage at an event in a park where alcoholic beverages are allowed under a permit issued by the director under section 17-134.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 17-114
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.