alcohol sales in city parks
Rules for limited city-run beer sales in parks and at beach events
What to Watch
Watch for the first special events where city-run alcohol sales are used and any written rules on where sales are allowed, hours, and staffing/enforcement.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Advisory Recreation Board. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Two Rivers now has a city code change on the books allowing city staff to sell beer and wine coolers in parks/beach areas during limited special events, approved 6-2. This sits on top of the earlier 6-3 decision to add beer sales and paid beach parking at the Neshotah Beach concession stand.
Key Decisions
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passed 6-2 City Council · Mar 2, 2026 26-034 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6-1 of the Municipal Code Regulating Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors, and Chapter 7-1-13 Regulating Parks
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance
Adam Wachowski AbsentDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri No -
passed Advisory Recreation Board · Feb 11, 2026 Review ordinance allowing P&R to sell fermented malt beverages within city facilities and parks – Action Recommended in support of City Council adopting the ordinance
Motion made in support of City Council adopting the ordinance allowing P&R to sell fermented malt beverages within city facilities and parks
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passed 6-3 City Council · Dec 1, 2025 25-242 Neshotah Beach Concession Stand - Operations Business Plan Options
A motion to direct City Staff to proceed with option 3 to retain City-run operations at the concession stand with an expanded menu and beer sales, splitting revenue between the Special Events Fund and the General Fund
Record
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Council approved an operating plan for the Neshotah Beach concession stand that keeps it city-run, adds beer sales, expands the menu, and uses paid beach parking, with revenue split between special events and the General Fund.
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The motion on the Neshotah Beach concession stand operating plan passed 6-3.
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Council passed Ordinance 26-034 adding a $50 late fee for alcohol beverage license renewals submitted after May 1.
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Council passed Ordinance 26-034 authorizing city-run sales of fermented malt beverages (described as beer and wine coolers) in parks/beach areas on a limited basis during special events, with sales staffed by trained personnel.
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The ordinance vote was 6-2.
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Staff’s stated reasons for the ordinance included offsetting beach maintenance and special event costs and reducing glass violations by shifting people away from bringing their own containers.
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