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 Events

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All About Owls Campfire

10/10/2025 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Critter Crawl

10/16/2025 10:00 am

(2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters who make this park their home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

House of Reptiles

10/18/2025 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Amazing reptiles call our park home. Play games, test your courage with a touch table and meet these wonderful creatures up close. Calm your nerves by roasting s'mores at a campfire while listening to stories and then take a stroll through the darkening autumn woods.

Sessions start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Legends & Lore Night Hike & Campfire

10/25/2025 6:00 pm

(8-Adult) Spark your interest in natural history through legends, lore and stories of the supernatural on a night hike. Then gather around the campfire for s'mores.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Classes and Camps

See all the classes and camps scheduled at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.


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