Whimsical, historical, bilingual, fun and happy: That’s how those associated with murals painted on a building in Heckscher Park described the recently unveiled art project.

The murals — featuring familiar facets of life in Huntington — are painted with vibrant colors on all four sides of the restroom facilities building next to the playground at the park, located on Prime Avenue.

A Huntington-based nonprofit that's dedicated to brightening the world through painting murals — typically with an emphasis on beautifying social service and medical centers, according to its website — led the project. It hopes to inspire and uplift visitors by depicting nature, harmony and community.

“The theme was community,” said Elizabeth Knabe, director of that nonprofit, Splashes of Hope. “Each wall repr

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