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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Dec

09

10:00AM, (6-11 year) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your…

Dec

13

10:00AM, (1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore history through sight, sound, smell…

Dec

16

2:00PM, (4-Adult) Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride. Warm up with…

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26

9:00AM, (5-9 years) How do detectives and investigators use science to solve a mystery…

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03

9:45AM, (1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore nature, through sight, sound, smell…

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1:00PM, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look…

 

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