This Sunday morning we had pottered about the house, by 1130 we started questioning LUNCH?
“How about a BBQ at the local park,” Steve suggested. Lewis jumped up and down shouting with excitement.
With a plan set, I headed to the local supermarket for sausages, chicken and fresh rolls. I returned home and marinated the chicken. Then I packed the picnic.
Within 40 minutes we were walking to the park. Along with the picnic set we had jumpers, a picnic blanket (in case the table wasn’t free) and a soccer ball.
We arrived and had the local park to ourselves. Never a guarantee as this little park is often used for parties and by the local Mum’s, especially on “Fizzy Fridays”. It is a great little park in the back streets of our suburb; it’s fully enclosed so the kids can’t run away, with a table, BBQ and water fountain. Plus the International Beer Shop is just across the road.
Our local park
We turned the BBQ on straight away, then played a game of soccer and watched Lewis in the playground. Steve cooked the BBQ while we shared a glass of wine.
By the time lunch was ready Lewis had tired himself out running around and sat quietly (for once) at the table while we ate.
Within an hour and a half we had eaten and Lewis was tired asking to go home and have quiet time.
Steve and Lewis slept for the next 2 hours. Ah peace!
That’s gotta be a perfect day! My husband would have loved a park with an international beer shop across the road when the kids were little!
Well it is also known by the local kids as the “Beer Park” not sure if that’s good or bad.
That sounds just perfect. My kids and I often pack a picnic and walk up to the park,but we never seem to do it when hubby is home on the weekends. And we’ve never had a bbq there! What a great idea. You’re lucky to have such a good park close by, good ones seem to be few and far between these days! x
Yes the BBQ was a recent addition last year. Sadly no toilets though.
I need the address of this park! I’m sure it’s no where near our house but the idea of a playground with BBQ’s & a beer store across the road is just so appealing.
Prue x
Only in Perth can you find such luxuries! LOL
Perfect! Gotta love those simple Sunday afternoons when everything just falls into place. All in the comforts of your local park! Love it!
Yes just so simple than having to do a whole production, just for lunch.