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
John Shafer
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 Featured Events

May
04
Feeding Day
10:00AM, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site display…
May
06
Little Earth Keepers
10:00AM, (2-5 years) Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with hands-on…
May
10
Bark N’ Park: A Tail-Waggin’ Good Time!
1:00PM, Get ready for a paw-some afternoon of furry fun at Bark N’ Park! Bring the…
May
14
Hot Dog, Smores, Wagon Ride & Campfire
6:00PM, (4-Adult) Meets at Cabell's Mill. Enjoy a turkey hot dog supper roasted over…
May
17
Adapted Park Explorers
10:00AM, (6-11 years) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your…
May
20
The Buzz on Bees
5:00PM, (6-Adult) Buzz through the ins and outs of a bee colony. Learn about the park's…

Bark N’ Park: A Tail-Waggin’ Good Time!

Saturday, May 10 | 1–4 p.m.
Walney Visitor Center, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly

  • Get ready for a paw-some afternoon of furry fun at Bark N’ Park! Bring the whole family—two-legged and four-legged—for a FREE day packed with tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sniff out local vendors like Lovebites Dog Treats, Laura’s Custom Cakes, Scenthound, A Forever Home Adoption, Naptime Dog Beds, Amy Katz Art, and more. Jam to live music, browse the Mobile Mini Thrift, and fetch fun with the Family of Nuts!
  • Don’t miss this bark-tacular celebration brought to you by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Friends of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.

Leash up and join the fun!


Spring into Action at the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center!

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park | April 12–19

  • Stargaze and protect dark skies
  • Discover Hands-on Outdoor Learning Pods (LOOP)
  • Play in nature and enjoy open spaces 
  • Step into the spotlight with our Amphitheater with a natural twist

Special Events (fees apply):

  • Full Moon Hike: April 12, 7:30 p.m.
  • Feeding Day: April 13, 10 a.m.
  • Frog Karaoke Campfire: April 16, 7 p.m.
  • Pond Life Exploration: April 19, 6 p.m.
     
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Spring Into Nature

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FIeld Trips

A young boy learns about American Indian games by aiming a feathered corn cob at a ring

Scouting

Two Girl Scouts work on crafts at a table

Birthdays

Two ECLP volunteers play with a water hose while working in a garden

 

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Birdwatching
Birthday Parties
Campfires
Classes and Camps
ECLP On Your Own
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Family Outdoor Exploration
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Historic Tours
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Plants and Wildlife
Scouts

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Athletic Fields
ECLP's Natural History
Middlegate and Cabell's Mill
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