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Sunny Side Up Photo by Priscelle Manalac, winner of our Spring Facebook photo contest (click to enlarge image) Saturdays at ECLP Tour the Walney Visitor Center and see live animal exhibits, and then explore the historic features on the grounds around Walney house. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch under the shade trees on the lawn. Take a cool stroll under the trees along Walney creek down to the bridge over Big Rocky Run stream. Look for beavers and other wildlife from the boardwalk at Walney Pond and enjoy fishing from one of two platforms. Complete your visit by listening for bird songs on a short hike back to the Visitor Center along the ridge trail.  With luck, you may see the wild turkeys that inhabit the park! Recharge with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the Visitor Center. Purchase a unique souvenir at the gift shop to remember your adventure. Normal Hours Weekdays Normal Hours Weekends Winter Hours* Weekdays Winter Hours* Weekends 9-5, closed Tuesdays 12-5 11-4, closed Tuesdays 11-4 *Winter Hours = December, January, February          >>> HOLIDAY HOURS Located in western Fairfax County, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park was established to preserve large areas of open space, protect natural and cultural features and provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the public. Listen: Welcome to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park The park's 650 acres are home to: Walney Visitor Center Middlegate Complex and Cabell's Mill Walney Pond various historic ruins picnic grounds sports fields and hiking trails upland and bottomland forest, streams, meadows and a pond Visit our new Ask A Naturalist Page to learn more about our Critters of the Season. Visitors will find a unique experience whether visiting to bird watch, hike, exercise, discover the natural and cultural history of the land, picnic, participate in organized sports, attend an educational program or just relax. The park's grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk. For more information about the park's features and programs, visit the links or contact us at 703-631-0013 or TTY 703-803-3354.