ALCOHOL POLICY
1. This acknowledgement is valid ONLY on the date and location noted.
2. The permit holder whose signature appears below must be age 21 or older and shall be in attendance during the entire event
3. Customers may provide alcohol to their guests via a self-service bar.
• If hiring a bartender or bartending service, they must possess an Onondaga County Parks Catering Permit. Bartenders, or a bar tending service, may obtain a permit provided they submit an application, proof of General Liability Insurance, naming Onondaga County Parks as additionally insured AND proof of Liquor Law Legal Liability Insurance, and pay the annual fee. Applicants should allow for 2-3 weeks to receive permit. Click here for more information.
• If selling alcohol, it is the customer's responsibilty to apply to the NYS Liquor Authority for the One-Day Beer and Wine Permit. Alcohol sales are not allowed without this permit. State law limits the number of these permits available per location annually; permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Parks makes no guarantees as to the availability of One-Day Beer and Wine Permits for any reserved event, and the inability to obtain a permit is not grounds for a refund. A copy of this permit should be submitted to Onondaga County Parks at least 30 days before the event date.
The permit holder is solely responsible for compliance with the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control law, including any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and any associated permits or licenses.
4. Onondaga County Parks places top priority on the safe and legal use of alcoholic beverages. A violation of park ordinances or other laws, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, creating a public nuisance by any member of the organization, group or their guests, or their non-compliance with the permit are all grounds for the Park Superintendent or Park Rangers to revoke this permit and evict the group from the park without refund.
5. Quantities of alcohol may be brought in, dispensed, and consumed only in the area for which you have a reservation.
6. No person under the legal drinking age of 21 may possess or consume alcoholic beverages in Onondaga County Parks.
7. Alcoholic beverage consumption or open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Park parking lots or areas used for parking.
8. Glass containers are prohibited on exterior grounds and grass areas. Special provisions will be made to accommodate glass containers for inside functions at Onondaga County Park lodges.
9. Below is a list of the maximum amounts of alcohol that will be permitted. Any changes must be requested in advance of your reservation date and must be approved by the Parks Commissioner or his agent. These limits will be strictly enforced. These alcohol limits are maximum quantities and represent a reasonable approach to minimizing problems with alcohol consumption based upon a several hour stay for a park visitor. They are not to be considered safe levels for all individuals. Safe levels of alcohol consumption is dependent upon the individual person and the time elapsed during consumption.
BEER: One six pack (12 oz. cans) per person or 1/4 keg (1,000 oz) per 15 people; or
WINE: One four pack hard seltzers/hard ciders or 1/2 quart (16 oz) per person or 24 quarts per 50 people; or
LIQUOR: 5 ounces per person or 8 quarts/50 people
updated 10/25