Australia Day: Celebrate with a picnic in an Inner West park

With Australia Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin thinking how to celebrate this glorious day. There are a number of options available, but one of the best is to simply spend time with your loved ones.

If you're looking for something to do in Sydney's Inner West on Australia Day, have you considered taking your family out for a picnic at one of the many parks and reserves across the suburbs?

Birchgrove Park

On the waterfront of the Sydney Harbour, Birchgrove Park could be a great picnic option to look into. The park is located in Birchgrove and is regarded as the home of rugby league in Australia - a huge honour to bear in the face of the sports popularity.

There are some glorious views available from the park, while a playground will help to keep young children occupied. All members of the family are welcome, with dogs allowed off their leash in permitted areas of the park.

Yurulbin Park

Located on the Balmain Peninsula, Yurulbin Park extends roughly 500 metres into Port Jackson and provides a stunning panoramic view of Sydney city and the harbour.

Formerly a shipbuilding site, the park has been made into one of the most isolated, idyllic spots in the Inner West. Rocky outcrops and native flower beds are scattered throughout the space while wooden viewing platforms give you an unhindered view of the surrounding area.

Thornton Park

With an absolutely stunning view of Sydney Harbour bridge and being close to the Balmain Ferry Terminal, you can't pass up the opportunity to spend a warm evening eating and being merry with your loved ones at Thornton Park.

The park boasts a small playground for children and an open grassy space for dogs on leashes. This location is a hidden gem that shouldn't be missed. Why not check it out in the coming weeks and make plans to spend your Australia Day there?