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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Dec
06
1:00PM, 06, (6-Adult) Try making holiday ornaments inspired by history. Get inspired by…
Dec
08
10:00AM, 08, (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell…
Dec
13
2:00PM, 13, (4-Adult) Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride. Warm up with…

 

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