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
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 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

Sep
16
Little Gardeners
10:00AM, 16, (2-6 years) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week,…
Sep
19
Critter Crawl
10:00AM, 19, (2-6 years) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…
Sep
20
Bats
7:00PM, 20, (7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects…
Sep
22
Are You Going to Eat That?
10:00AM, 22, (10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to…
Sep
22
Stream Life
6:00PM, 22, (4-Adult) Freshwater ecosystems are full of fascinating creatures. Search…
Sep
28
Feeding Day
10:00AM, 28, (4-13 years) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…

Parking Lot Closures

The parking lot located at the Woodland Stewardship Education Center will be closed or partially closed on the following dates due to special events:

  • Partial Closures: September 1
  • Full Closures: September 14 and September 21

Park visitors can still access the outdoor features at the Stewardship Education Center by walking, biking and by parking at Walney Pond and the Walney Pond Visitor Center (5040 Walney Road).


2024 Date Parktoberfest

Saturday October 5, Noon-5 p.m., Free

  • Live music by The Walkaways & Kentucky Avenue
  • Local foods and beverages brought to you by ODD BBQ, District Small Bites, ONO Brewery & River Sea Chocolates
  • Area artisans and vendors
  • Nature crafts with ECLP naturalists, and more

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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
Events in the Park
Family Outdoor Exploration
Field Trips
Historic Tours
Outreach Programs
Plants and Wildlife
Scouts

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Middlegate and Cabell's Mill
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Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

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