Ellanor C. Lawrence Park | Park Authority

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center: Currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, the Park's trails are open dawn to dusk.

703-631-0013
TTY 711

Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

5040 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 forest, streams and a pond, and it is home to many species. Inside the Walney Visitor Center you will find live animal exhibits, historic exhibits, children’s activities, a greenhouse, classroom and sales area.

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Upcoming Featured Events

Oct

Painting at the Pond

4:00PM, (9-Adult) Take a short walk around the pond with a naturalist and then enjoy a…

Oct

Wild Women

1:00PM, (12-Adult) They heard the call. Hear how women preserved and protected parks,…

Oct

Growing and Protecting a Park Forest

1:00PM, (4-Adult) Walk with the Resource Manager at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park as you are…

Oct

Colors of the Forest

2:00PM, (7-Adult) Fall foliage is a sight to behold, but why do leaves turn colors? Get…

Nov

Wilderness Walk

1:00PM, (Adults) Get off the beaten path with a naturalist and explore less popular…

Nov

Mill Race Tours

10:00AM, (5-Adult) Learn how Cabell’s Mill has changed over its 250 years. As we tour…

NOTICE: The new access road to E.C. Lawrence Park ballfields is open. The entrance is on the north end of the park and accessible from Westfields Blvd. The park entrance from Rt. 28 is closed. There are more than 100 new parking spots near the fields.
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