Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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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Feb
07
2:00PM, 07, (6-12 yrs.) Nothing says "I love you" more than a homemade card. Use…
Feb
09
10:00AM, 09, (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell…
Feb
11
11:00AM, 11, (1-3 yrs.) Hop through history with your toddler as they explore the past…
Feb
15
2:00PM, 15, (4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored…
Feb
21
1:00PM, 21, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…
Feb
28
10:00AM, 28, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and…

 

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