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The 2019 Public Space Master Plan (PSMP) recommends (1.6.2.) that the County expand the number of parks where a special event can include the sale of alcoholic beverages. This would include updating Section 17-2 of the Arlington County Code to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages at special events in Long Bridge Park and Penrose Square. At present, County Code only allows alcohol at approved special events at Fort C. F. Smith Park, Clarendon Central Park, and Gateway Park.
The County is proposing to amend the code by adding Long Bridge Park and Penrose Square to the list.
These two sites were selected as both sites are designed as event venues, which is referenced in their master plans, and both currently host a variety of events that could be enhanced by alcohol sales on site vs. in the right of way, including things like concert series, movie nights, and other large-scale events.
As part of the PSMP update, the County undertook a statistically valid survey, where nearly 60% of survey respondents indicated that they would support the sale of food and alcoholic beverages, at least on a temporary basis, in parks and public spaces. Slightly more than 60% supported the sales in the County’s high-density corridors parks and plazas.
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Please share your thoughts by Thurs., Oct. 20 at midnight.
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