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

Feb
21
1:00PM, 21, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…
Feb
28
10:00AM, 28, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and…
Mar
28
5:30PM, 28, (4-Adult) Vernal pools are one of our parks most fascinating and elusive…
Mar
30
10:00AM, 30, (8-Adult) Identify some of Fairfax County's common invasive plant species.…
Mar
31
10:00AM, 31, (4-Adult) Join us as we search for tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and water…
Mar
31
2:00PM, 31, (12-Adult) Join us for a full tour of the Woodlands Stewardship Education…

Spring Into Action at ECL – Spring Break Programs and Events

March 28 – April 4

Fairfax County Public Schools Spring Break

Spend spring break exploring campfires, wildlife and family-friendly programs at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Woodlands Stewardship Education Center.


Spring Tots Programs at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Little explorers. Big nature discoveries.

From critter crawls and garden adventures to sensory nature play, Spring Tots Programs at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park invite young learners to explore the outdoors through hands-on activities designed just for them.

  • Ages 1–6
  • Weekly spring sessions
  • Learn, play and discover together

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