Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE - SAVE ALL DATES!

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

To make things easier this year, camp registration will be split between two dates pending camp location. Check back with us by Friday, January 17 for the list of camp locations available each day and to search camps online.

2025 Spring Classes Start Date: Tuesday, February 11 at 9 a.m.

Stay tuned for Parktakes Magazine online and in your mailboxes by January 31 and other tools to help you prepare.

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Upcoming Events

Jan
08
10:00AM, 08, (1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound,…
Jan
11
10:00AM, 11, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…
Jan
15
10:00AM, 15, (1-3 years) Bring your toddler to explore history through sight, sound,…
Jan
18
10:00AM, 18, (6-11 years) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit…
Jan
23
3:00PM, 23, (8-Adult) Listen to stories of African Americans who were forced to live…
Jan
26
2:00PM, 26, (4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored…

 

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