Police officers were on patrol at the Forest Recreation Ground on Tuesday afternoon where they seized bottles of alcohol from some people in the park.
Our reporter witnessed groups of young people were asked to empty containers by officers.
It came after considerable amount of litter was found on Tuesday morning at Arboretum left behind by large gatherings Monday evening.
Empty bottles, broken glass, and rubbish were found despite alcohol being banned in parks.
However, some students in the park on Tuesday argued officers should focus more on dispersing the larger groups, rather than seizing alcohol. This is despite the fact that the Forest Recreation Ground - and much of the city - is covered by public space protection orders banning the consumption of alcohol in public spaces.
Business and Economics student at NTU Shaz Edward, 19, said: "I think it is a waste of resources to have police patrolling around.
"Plus, they were not wearing masks when they were talking to us.
"They are not focusing on dispersing the groups, but on the alcohol and I do not really see the point in that.
"They are spoiling everyone's fun."
Police officers were also guarding all three entries of The Arboretum park on Tuesday.
Grace Jackson, studying Film and Production at NTU, 20, said: "I do not see the point in them being here.
"I do not mind them patrolling, but they should focus on dispersing the crowds, not banning people from drinking alcohol.
More students within groups of three said the focus should be on those who are breaking the rule of six.
Psychology student Mia Maz, 19, said: "In reality we are all just enjoying the sunshine and make the most out of it.
Mason Stanley, a law student at NTU, 20, said: "It is understandable why police came here today as there are larger groups mixing.
"I think this is what the problem is, not the alcohol.
"I do not really get the point in throwing away alcohol just for the sake of it."
Psychology student at NTU Courtney McOnville, 20, added: "Yes there are larger groups but they are most likely living together in halls or shared houses."
"It looks like no one is causing any problems."
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “While we can of course understand people’s desire to want to be out in the sun and enjoying these mild temperatures we are currently experiencing, the government and our health colleagues remain extremely cautious and advise that people continue to minimise social contact.
"We would like to remind people that we are still only partly out of lock down measures.
“This week has seen the easing of some of the restrictions but we are still required to keep our distance from each other and only mix with one other household outdoors, or up to six people.
“Our officers will continue to engage with people to ensure they are still sticking to the rules. It is up to us all to keep to the measures so we can continue on the roadmap out of lockdown, by keeping the virus at bay.”
