Marc Ness

Very nice trail w bridges and boardwalks to see the falls.

These folks did me a real solid. Tiny job considering the facility, just aluminium sheet less than 2 feet sq.
I thought that I needed stainless, because outside art project. Jack convinced me to use aluminium, which saved me hours because I needed to drill holes in the plate. I used to work in marine metal fab, and I was not looking forward to hours of drilling for what I needed.

I toured their shop while waiting for billing stuff. Very clean, amazing tools, and people clearly working with great attention and skill. And on technical projects way more detailed than what I needed. I can buy a luggage rack online for my motorcycle, but it would be interesting to have them fab it up for me.

Beautifully laid out, with an amazing collection. This particular section of the arboretum has restrooms at the tip of the hill (where the parking is). "Hill" describes this section -it is on a fairly steep hill going down to the river (Anacostia). There is a gate at the bottom which leads to a riverside meadow.

This is a great park for kids age not quite zero to 12. The playground equip is best for kids 3+, but they have nice infant swings. behind the playground equipment is a short circle trail thru the woods, with a cool tree branch fort. Next to the playground is a large play field with obscure trails. Also next to the playground is 2 court tennis court, excellent for scooters and early skateboard exploration.

Well worth a visit, good base for several long or short walks.