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

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New Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Open House

04/28/2024 1:00 pm to 04/28/2024 4:00 pm

(All ages) Get ready for fun activities to engage with nature. There will be hands-on exploration of the stewardship center.Learn and celebrate the use of reclaimed construction materials and sustainable energy and water sources.

There's also musical performance byMarsha from Marsha and the Positrons.

The event is free....

Spy Craft

05/05/2024 5:30 pm to 05/05/2024 6:30 pm

(7-Adult) Explore the lives of the men and women during the Revolutionary War who passed along secrets and information and the technology they used in dangerous times. Try your hand at a little spy craft to take home.

History Tots-Spring

05/08/2024 10:00 am to 05/08/2024 10:45 am

(11 mos.-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore history through sight, sound, smell and touch. Program includes indoor and outdoor activities. Adults must be able to participate with children.

This month's topic is Animals on the Farm.

Adapted Park Explorers

05/11/2024 10:00 am to 05/11/2024 11:00 am

(6-11 years) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your interests. Explore different features of the park with hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. A different topic each month. Parents must be accessible during the program but are not required to register.

Park 'n' Bark

05/11/2024 1:00 pm

Come to the Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for family fun and four-legged friends. It's a fundraising event for the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends.

There will be food and beer for purchase, dog-themed vendors, live music and adoptable dogs!

Hot Dog, Smores! Wagon Ride & Campfire

05/15/2024 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Meets at Cabell's Mill. Enjoy a turkey hot dog supper roasted over the campfire and a brisk wagon ride through the Rocky Run stream valley. Discover who Ellanor C. Lawrence was and learn about the areas local and natural history. We provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and s'mores. Feel free to bring your own drinks and sides. Children must be accompanied by a…

Critter Crawl

05/20/2024 10:00 am to 05/20/2024 11:00 am

(2-6 years) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters who make this park their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pond Life

05/22/2024 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Join us as we search for tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs and water scorpions to catch and release. Learn about how they reflect the health of the pond. Meets at Walney Pond. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Creek Adventure Wagon Ride

06/15/2024 6:00 pm

(2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to learn about the creatures that live in the stream.

Rides start at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Creek Adventure Wagon Ride

07/12/2024 6:00 pm

(2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to learn about the creatures that live in the stream.

Rides start at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Creek Adventure Wagon Ride

08/11/2024 6:00 pm

(2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to learn about the creatures that live in the stream.

Rides start at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

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


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