The Wichita City Council approved an amendment to a city ordinance for the consumption of alcohol in parks for special events that aren’t community events.

The change to the ordinance will streamline the event request process, making it easier for residents to receive approval to hold special events in parks where alcohol will be served or sold.

Residents can now get approvals for these events more conveniently with written approval by the Park and Recreation Director.

(Read more: KSN-TV)