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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Upcoming Events

Aug
16
6:00PM, 16, (3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the…
Aug
23
10:30AM, 23, (8-Adult) Come to the garden to learn about and pick fresh herbs that will…
Sep
08
10:00AM, 08, (2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week,…
Sep
13
5:00PM, 13, (4-Adult) Meets at Cabell's Mill. Enjoy a turkey hot dog supper roasted…
Sep
18
10:00AM, 18, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…

 

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