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

5040 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia

fairfaxparks

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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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

Registration for Winter Camps Begins Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m.

Registration for Winter Classes Begins Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Oct
17

Critter Crawl

10:00AM, 17, (2-6 years) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…

Oct
19

House of Reptiles 

6:00PM, 19, (4-Adult) You can only visit, but amazing reptiles call our park home. Play…

Oct
20

Fur, Feathers and Ferns-Bear Adventure

10:00AM, 20, (8 to 9 years) Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See…

Oct
20

Drill like a Soldier

2:00PM, 20, (6-Adult) Our Continental Army, formed in 1775, was created from colonial…

Oct
25

Legends & Lore Night Hike & Campfire 

6:30PM, 25, (8-Adult) Spark your interest in Walney history through legends, lore and…

Nov
09

Adapted Sights and Sounds of Fall Campfire

5:30PM, 09, (4-Adult) Bring your family to enjoy a delightful campfire and observe the…

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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:

Full Closures:
- October 4, 1p.m.
- October 12, 3p.m.

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).

FIeld Trips

Field Trips

Scouting

Adventures

Birthdays

Party in the Park

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