Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Walney Visitor Center Open hours: Mon & Wed-Fri 9-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. The park's trails, picnic tables and grounds are open dawn to dusk.
703-631-0013 TTY 711
Walney Visitor Center: 5040 Walney Road; Woodlands Stewardship Education Center: 5301 Walney Road
Chantilly, Virginia
John Shafer
Manager

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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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE - SAVE ALL DATES!

To make things easier, camp registration will be split between two dates based on camp location.

2025 Spring and Summer Camp Registration Start Dates: Tuesday, February 4 at 9 a.m. and Thursday, February 6 at 9 a.m.

2025 Spring Class Registration Start Date: Tuesday, February 11 at 9 a.m.
Check the camp website for updates!

Upcoming Events

Jan
23
Paths of Freedom Seekers
3:00PM, 23, (8-Adult) Listen to stories of African Americans who were forced to live…
Jan
26
Making Ice & Ice Cream at Walney
2:00PM, 26, (4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored…
Feb
01
Winter Stream Life
1:00PM, 01, (8-Adult) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small…
Feb
07
Dark Sky Patch - Daisy & Brownie
1:00PM, 07, (5-9 years) This patch will help you understand the importance of dark…
Feb
08
Nature DIY Valentines
2:00PM, 08, (6-12 years) Nothing says "I love you" more than a homemade card. Use…
Feb
08
Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night
6:00PM, 08, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to…

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FIeld Trips

A young boy learns about American Indian games by aiming a feathered corn cob at a ring

Scouting

Two Girl Scouts work on crafts at a table

Birthdays

Two ECLP volunteers play with a water hose while working in a garden

 

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Birdwatching
Birthday Parties
Campfires
Classes and Camps
ECLP On Your Own
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Family Outdoor Exploration
Field Trips
Historic Tours
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Plants and Wildlife
Scouts

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Middlegate and Cabell's Mill
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Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

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