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

Oct
06
10:00AM, 06, (2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week,…
Oct
10
6:00PM, 10, (4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify…
Oct
16
10:00AM, 16, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…
Oct
18
6:00PM, 18, (4-Adult) Amazing reptiles call our park home. Play games, test your…
Oct
25
6:00PM, 25, (8-Adult) Spark your interest in natural history through legends, lore and…

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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