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.

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 the Turkey Vulture, one of 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.