On July 4th, Kate Sessions Park on Mount Soledad in Pacific Beach was the center of the Independence Day celebration by an estimated 3,000 people, many from long distances, including Orange County. While our Pacific Beach area was peaceful and calm due to the alcohol ban, Kate Sessions became Kate Sessions Bar and Grill where alcohol is permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. It was chaotic, and our Northern Division of the San Diego Police Department was present throughout the day. At 8 p.m., a San Diego police helicopter flew by and the loudspeaker announced that no drinking was now in effect. Some male revelers preferred the bushes to the over-crowded men’s room facilities – lines for women’s facilities numbered up to 50 to 60 all day long. Red plastic cups covered the ground and overflowed garbage containers. There were dogs running without leashes. Kate Sessions Park was created to be a family-oriented community park. Following July 4th many groups have held events and picnics, including a prominent insurance company. One organizer said they were there as drinking was allowed. There have been birthdays and wedding events since and also a ski club and the Red Hat ladies. On Sunday, July 12th, the PB Town Council hosted a family fun day with music, kids activities and a group of Polynesian dancers. And no liquor was present. People can enjoy this beautiful park and do it without the alcohol. We are concerned about under-age drinking as well. Let us also remember the Alcoholics Anonymous group meets regularly on Sundays at Kate Sessions Park. We feel Kate Sessions Park should be included “with our beaches” in the alcohol ban and remain Kate Sessions community park and not Kate Sessions Bar and Grill Park.