Ottawa parkgoers eager to partake in an alcoholic beverage while they’re there will likely have to wait until 2025 before they can imbibe legally.

“A pilot project for alcohol in parks requires a thorough evaluation of safety considerations,” reads the response by Dan Chenier, the parks department’s general manager.

Chenier said it also requires public input, consultation with communities near any of the sites included in the pilot, and the development of rules and signs.