Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Walney Visitor Center Open hours: Mon & Wed-Fri 9-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. The park's trails, picnic tables and grounds are open dawn to dusk.
703-631-0013 TTY 711
Walney Visitor Center: 5040 Walney Road; Woodlands Stewardship Education Center: 5301 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia
Kylie Lee
Manager

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Preserving land, protecting resources

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a 650-acre park in western Fairfax County with a history that spans 8,000 years. The park's habitats include forests, streams, meadows, and a pond. Inside the Walney Visitor Center you will learn about the natural and cultural history of the park, see live reptiles and amphibians, and enjoy children's hands-on activities. Outside the Visitor Center, explore pollinator gardens, a historic kitchen garden, and historic structures.

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Upcoming Events

Sep
08
10:00AM, 08, (2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week,…
Sep
13
5:00PM, 13, (4-Adult) Meets at Cabell's Mill. Enjoy a turkey hot dog supper roasted…
Sep
18
10:00AM, 18, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…
Sep
28
10:00AM, 28, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…
Sep
28
6:00PM, 28, (8-Adult) Hike along Walney Creek to learn about the plants and animals…
Oct
04
12:00PM, 04, It's time for ParktoberFest! This year, there will be live music by The…

ParktoberFest

Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 5 p.m.

Middlegate Lawn, located at 5235 Walney Road

  • Live music by The Walkaways and Lucas Mason
  • Local flavors from ONO Brewery, Burgerilla and Taco One
  • Showcase of artisans, vendors, makers and bakers

This free family-friendly event will have Ellanor C. Lawrence Park naturalists, crafts and games. 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. 


 

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