Westchester County, NY Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Bulk containers (kegs)
- Prohibited without permit
- Individual cans/bottles
- Allowed in food areas
- Zero-alcohol sites
- Kensico Dam Plaza, Sportsmen's Center
- Max penalty
- $250 fine or 30 days jail
Summary
Westchester County parks bar keg or bulk-container alcohol, but allow canned or bottled drinks in food-consumption areas; some sites ban alcohol outright.
No person shall bring into, sell, give away, display or drink, or cause, permit or procure to be sold, given away, displayed or drunk any alcoholic or spirituous liquors or beverages contained in any bulk containers such as kegs or barrels in any park, except as may be specifically permitted by the commissioner and only at the places specifically designated and approved by the commissioner. Transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas designated for food consumption by individuals shall not be prohibited provided such beverages are packaged in individual containers such as bottles or cans. The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited except by authorized concessionaires of the Parks Department. No deliveries of alcoholic beverages are permitted to the parks except by permit or by permission of the commissioner. Anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at Kensico Dam Plaza, the Westchester County Sportsmen's Center, and all overnight campsites, except by written permission of the commissioner.
(Gen. Ord. No. 5, § 24, eff. 1-1-1979; amended 5-17-1979, eff. 6-15-1979; 6-30-1981, eff. 7-31-1981)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 47).
Full Breakdown
Section 765.231 forbids bringing, selling or drinking alcoholic beverages from bulk containers such as kegs or barrels in any county park absent Commissioner permission. Transporting and drinking alcohol packaged in individual bottles or cans is allowed in areas designated for food consumption. Alcohol is banned entirely at Kensico Dam Plaza, the Sportsmen's Center and overnight campsites without written Commissioner permission.
Violations & Fines
Violating this section is an offense under § 765.741, punishable by a fine up to $250 or up to 30 days imprisonment, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring beer in cans to a Westchester County park?
Is alcohol banned at Kensico Dam Plaza?
Sources & Official References
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