I have the next segment of 16th Street ready to go, but before we move ahead there, here is something else to focus on.

My grandson’s fourth birthday party was held yesterday at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center in Washington’s Eckington neighborhood. The park is bounded by the Metropolitan Branch Trail that runs from Silver Spring to Union Station. The trail, at this spot, is separated from, I think, the CSX rail tracks by 30 adjoining decorated panels. Here are some of my favorites:

There are 22 more. And, on a beautiful Sunday morning, the trail and the rec center were very busy.