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Reminder of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (D.O.R.A.) Ordinance and Participating Establishments

Posted on: March 11, 2025 - 11:17am
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With warm weather approaching and residents eager to enjoy the outdoors, we want to remind everyone about the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (D.O.R.A.) ordinance that was passed in July 2024.

Ordinance No. 1388 allows individuals 21 and above to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved establishments and enjoy them outdoors within the designated D.O.R.A. boundaries. 

The general D.O.R.A. area is located on Main Street between 10th Street and 16 Street. The map provided names the D.O.R.A. participating businesses where you can grab a drink to-go and enjoy in the open air.

What You Need to Know:

  • Only patrons 21+ may have DORA refreshments.
  • Any alcoholic beverages carried out of a participating establishment into the DORA district must be in a plastic cup. Glass containers are not permitted in the DORA.
  • No more than two open containers of an alcoholic beverage at one time may be carried out of a participating DORA establishment.
  • The open container contents may not exceed 16-ounces of beer or flavored malt beverages; 12-ounces of wine, cider, or hard seltzer; 10-ounce mixed drink containing no more than 2 ounces of liquor.
  • Participating DORA establishments may refuse individuals to enter their establishment carrying in an alcoholic beverage.
  • DORA will remain in effect year-round January 1– December 31.
  • The Town of Speedway and the Speedway Police Department will work together to monitor and adjust police presence accordingly to ensure the safety of residents.
  • Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle in the DORA district boundary may constitute a Class C infraction under IC 9-30-15.

Speedway Town Council unanimously approved DORA Ordinance No. 1388 on May 13, 2024, and the Indiana State Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved on July 10, 2024.The Town will continue to monitor the D.O.R.A. 

If you are a business located within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area boundaries
and are not yet a D.O.R.A. establishment, you may apply by completing the D.O.R..A. application
and submitting to the Town Manager, gkleinhenz@speedwayin.gov, or the Executive Assistant, elopez@speedwayin.gov, for Town Council approval.


Dora Boundaries