Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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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

FCPAECLawrence@fairfaxcounty.gov

Walney Visitor Center: 5040 Walney Road; Woodlands Stewardship Education Center: 5301 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia

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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

Jul
19

Adapted Park Explorers

7:00PM, 19, (6-11 yrs.) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit…

Jul
20

Making Ice & Ice Cream at Walney

2:00PM, 20, (4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored…

Aug
02

Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night

8:30PM, 02, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to…

Aug
06

Toddler Take Over

10:00AM, 06, (1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using our…

Aug
09

Creek Adventure Wagon Ride

6:00PM, 09, (2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to…

Aug
23

Herbal Tea in the Garden

10:30AM, 23, (8-Adult) Come to the garden to learn about and pick fresh herbs that will…

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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!