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 Events

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Park and Bark

05/09/2026 11:00 am to 05/09/2026 3:00 pm

Bring your pup and join the fun at this family-friendly, festival celebrating dogs, community and the outdoors. This is a free event.

Enjoy live music, food, craft brews, dog-themed vendors and adoptable dogs, plus activities for all ages.

Live music from Lucas MasonCraft brews from Lazy Dog RestaurantGourmet hot dogs and sausages from…

Nature Storytelling

05/20/2026 3:00 pm to 05/20/2026 4:00 pm

(3-6 yrs.) Explore the parks through books. Hear a story, enjoy nature activities, take a short hike, and finish with a craft. Topics will change seasonally. A parent must accompany each registered child in the program.

The Buzz on Bees

05/23/2026 5:00 pm to 05/23/2026 6:00 pm

(6-Adult) Buzz through the ins and outs of a bee colony. Learn about the park's history of bees, how colonies thrive and grow and watch as we open the bee boxes. End the fun evening with a sweet taste of honey.

Feeding Day

05/24/2026 10:00 am to 05/24/2026 11:00 am

(4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site display animals. Make a birdfeeder to take home and use. Search for worms and insects and assist in serving dinner. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

See all the classes and camps scheduled at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.


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