There's nothing more wholesome than an afternoon spent outdoors, throwing down a picnic rug and savouring the sunshine with pals. That's why we’ve teamed up with City of Vincent to support their Smoke-Free Town Centres project—a proud initiative aiming to reduce community exposure to harmful tobacco and vaping smoke around our beloved entertainment precincts. Spanning across some of our fave inner-city neighbourhoods from parts of North Perth, Leederville and Mt Hawthorn, to William and Beaufort Street, you can rest assured knowing you’re breathing in fresh clear air with your entire crew all year round.
To help you soak up these glorious balmy summer days, we’ve curated some of our top spots to explore afresco this season.
Mt Lawley and Highgate
Join the crowds to score yourself some Gelato Messina or pick up some flakey baked treats from Mary Street Bakery and perch yourself out in the balmy Beaufort Street sunshine and watch the world go by on this bustling strip. Take the pooch out for their daily stroll at Hyde Park, fawn over the tiny baby ducklings in springtime, or perhaps kick off your weekend gently with a touch of yoga under the jacaranda trees held every Saturday morning.
Leederville
Head down the sneaky Electric Lane for some alfresco rays in the bright umbrella-laden Servo courtyard, then grab an epic loaded pita from Yala Bala’s new pop up and you’ll quickly see what all the fuss is about. If you’re keen for a spot of window shopping, peruse your way down Oxford Street dotted with chic boutiques and tapas bars, or if you’re feeling a little sporty, head to Leederville Skate Park to channel that inner Tony Hawke.
Mount Hawthorn
Take a gander down towards the other end of Oxford Street where you’ll hit Axford Park. Home to the charming Mt Hawthorn Hawkers Markets every Friday night through to April, this family-friendly event makes for the perfect excuse to ditch slaving over the hot stove and throw down a picnic rug amongst the greenery instead. The beloved neighbourhood haunt Menzies Park is another magical spot at dusk or dawn to watch the city lights and get up those steps with pals.
North Perth
Need to cool down in this heat? Beatty Park Leisure Centre is a must for a few laps to freshen up or throw down a rug under the beautiful shady willows next door. If you’ve got little ones on board, spend a lazy weekend morning at Hobart Deli for freshly baked pastry and babycino, then saunter across the road to the beloved Hobart/Auckland Street Reserve playground.
With a plethora of other stunning open air spots around Northbridge and beyond to savour, head to City Of Vincent to check out the comprehensive list of their Smoke-Free Town Centres.
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