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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Nov
07
6:00PM, 07, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to…
Nov
08
10:00AM, 08, (7-Adult) Explore the lives of the men and women during the Revolutionary…
Nov
13
10:00AM, 13, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…
Nov
15
1:00PM, 15, (7-Adult) Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from…

 

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