Kelowna RCMP are reminding beachgoers that alcohol consumption is not permitted in Kelowna’s City Park.

While open consumption of alcohol is permitted at eight parks including Cedar Creek, Boyce-Gyro, Kinsmen, Rotary Beach, Sarsons, Strathcona, Sutherland Bay and Waterfront parks (including Tugboat Bay), it is not permitted in City Park

Kelowna RCMP arrested an intoxicated man at City Park on Thursday afternoon.

RCMP spokesperson Ryan Watters tells Castanet, “an individual was arrested for being grossly intoxicated in public and was taken to cells.”

Mounties patrol public spaces in the city and will issue tickets for public intoxication, and alcohol consumption in areas and at times not permitted under the new bylaw. Signage is posted at each park where responsible alcohol consumption is permitted.

Open consumption is allowed at the designated beaches and parks from May 15 to Sept. 15 between noon and 9 p.m.