Beer Permits for Parties
Hosting a party in a Phoenix park and want to serve beer? You’ll need a special permit to do so. This page provides general guidelines to apply for a beer permit, ensuring your event complies with city guidelines while you enjoy your celebration.
Beer Permit Guidelines
- The cost for a beer permit is $28 per day, per park.
- Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase a permit.
- A gathering of more than 50 attendees requires a Special Activity Request to be submitted and approved before a beer permit is purchased.
- Permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Permit is valid for the date, location within the park and group size as indicated at the time of purchase. Permit is not valid for the entire park.
- Permit holder must be onsite at all times.
- Permit holder is responsible for the conduct of all group members.
- Glass beverage containers are not permitted.
- Area must be left clean.
- Park rules must be obeyed at all times.
- Park hours must be observed.
- Permit holder must retain permit and make it available upon request by proper park or law enforcement officials.
- Alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed by team members during athletic team competitions.
- Issuance of a beer permit does not guarantee a reservation at the park location.
- The sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages in City parks is strictly prohibited unless a special license and insurance are obtained.
- Permit holder is responsible for ensuring that all members of their party are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages according to Arizona State Law.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in parking lots, band shells or child play areas.
- Vehicles must remain in parking lots and in designated parking areas.
Beer permits may also be purchased at most Phoenix Parks and Recreation community centers and administrative offices.