Marimba band, ice cream, kebabs, and robots

Marimba band, ice cream, kebabs, and robots...

The first ever Echo Lake Neighborhood Association Party in the Park on Thursday created a perfect summer evening.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Over 150 neighbors and travelers on the Interurban Trail stopped at Echo Lake Park over three hours to eat kebabs from the Black Star food truck.

Sweet Wheels ice cream sold their ice cream sandwiches, fruit popsicles and chocolate dipped ice cream bars!

Folks brought their picnic blankets and stayed to eat, make use of the playground and visit with Shorewood's Team Pronto Robotics.

Shoreline Fire brought a Medic Van for kids (and grown-ups!) to check out.

The sounds of the marimba band filled the park.

Many walked to the event or bicycled on the Interurban Trail. Many planned to be there and a few were walking by and were drawn in by the festivities and food.

All were welcome.

Team Pronto set up games for the kids.

The second Party in the Park is Thursday, August 24, 2017. Sweet Wheels (best ice cream in Seattle) will be back, as will Team Pronto robotics.

The main dish will be provided by Yummy Box Asian fusion cuisine. The music will be provided by a jazz duo.