Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
| Address: | 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA |
| Phone: | +1 703-631-0013 |
| Site: | fairfaxcounty.gov |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 9AM–5PM Closed 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 12–5PM 12–5PM |
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Christy Henderson
We have been visiting this park with kids for years. At first it seemed inconvenient that theres really three separate areas to do things and Walney Road is too busy to walk along, but now thats part of the fun of coming here. You can park at the pond and walk up to the visitor center, or you can park at the center and walk down. Theres always something to see in the pond, the butterfly garden, the vegetable garden, or the forest path, which is complete with historic markers and structures. The visitor center is interactive and engaging for kids, with live animals, touch exhibits, and a dress up play area. Theres also a small creek along the forest path that my kids cant resist playing in - bring a couple of towels! You can picnic here, or drive one light north on Rte 28 and visit the playground associated with this park. There are two play structures and extensive fields and walking paths with lots of parking. We always manage to make a full, fun day when visiting this area.
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Anne Trotter
Really nice local park, and I love running it and walking it. Has a couple scenic/fun features that are cool- the bridge, the stepping stones. But youre right up on the road on one side, and the traffic noise from 28 and the fumes drift over the whole park, so, not really worth a special visit for the nature aspect. The standouts are really the history bits; really dedicated team, but small. Id say- The history is ok for smaller local school visits, but again, not really worth a special trip from far away. If youre already in the area its totally worth a visit for a nice short walk though and the folks working there do a fantastic job on bringing the history to life in a version which younger kids might enjoy. Best feature might be the presence of abundant walnuts from the massive, massive walnut trees by the historic house. Those are pretty awesome.
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Petra Holden
As with all Fairfax parks, this is well worth the visit - but its not quite the star of the park system. There are miles of hiking trails, some flat and stroller-friendly, some more challenging. The small nature center building dates from the 1700s and contains live reptiles, puzzles, costumes and coloring pages for the young folk. There is ample space for parties and picnics. Parking is convenient, and the park itself is close to a major highway.
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Julie Johnson
We thought this park was quite nice. Good paths and well marked. Really appreciated the sign by the first trail that noted all the stickers and thorns that could attach to you. Our dog rolled in some grass and was covered in them, so beware. Friendly hikers and as we were leaving on a Saturday morning it started getting crowded.
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Blake Roche
Great place. Went here two days in a row this past week when I needed somewhere outdoors to go for a walk and relax to read a book. This park provided both...with just enough trails through surprisingly pretty woods in the middle of highways, shopping centers, and housing developments.
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Joel Nelson
A gem of a park with walking, gardens, ponds. Wonderful place to spend some time with nature. The staff is wonderful and the visitor center has a small childrens corner great for kids about 3 - 10. Plus some cool reptiles and other animals.
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Lauren Worley
Ive been going here for 20 years. I love the history and short trails. Its a beautiful mature park perfect for kids and adults alike. Its small but has streams, wildlife, nature center with animals, historical sites and easy trails.
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Viz Ea
This is a great park to walk around. From the pond all the way to the end of the trails it would take around 30 minutes. You can always hear cars driving by, but it is not bothersome. The trails are very beginner friendly.
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Manij upadhyay
It was really wonderful moment with my wife in last Sunday . This park is for walking and jogging, open space for picnic, Beautiful woodland, historical information. Approximately 30 -45 minutes required to circle around.
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Angel y Ana Morales
Hermoso lugar para pasear en familia, y ver la naturaleza que Dios creo.
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Aaron M
Nice little stop to look at the turtles in the pond. There was a port-a-potty that we used as we drive through the area. Pleasant and peaceful, though close to the road.
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A Private User
This is arguably one of the best kid friendly walking, biking, running and bug hunting parks around! There are lots of great tails and streams.
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Stefan Johansson
Its.a nice place for running and walking.The longest loop is approx 3.5mi. I can recommend. Even if you have route 28 near you hardly hear it.
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shelley howard cox
Ive been coming to this park for over 20 years. I love the trails in all seasons. Check out the childrens programs through Parktakes.
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Celi Alves
It is a beautiful place to walk!! And if you look around you will find some beautiful creatures and the visitor center is awesome
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Kieren Van Pelt
Park with plenty of walking trails and a nice visitors center. Good for a pleasant walk, fishing at the pond, or even a picnic.
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Alex Colter
Great park. Two nice turf fields. Nice grassy areas. The only problem is leaving. The light is maybe two or three car lengths.
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Kaishi Axon
Pretty awesome park with lots of different terrain. Nice forest, wildlife, pond, stream, etc. I enjoy shooting photos there.
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Sérgio Stella
Excelente local para correr em meio às trilhas.
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Nicholas Cahill
How about including the playground on your map so Im not walking and driving all over your park finding it with my kid?
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James Koontz
Decent enough soccer fields, but the waiting to get in and out of the park is horrible because of the very short light
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William Lagos Lagos
Está perfecto ahora para el verano buenísimo
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Yavuz Inanli
Has multiple turf and lighted soccer field, access can be a bit difficult as only access point is only off route 28
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Rich Basher
Another park I visited to do some geocaching. Nice walk through the park. Clean and well maintained.
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Shiv Patel
Great place to mine pokeballs , and a nice chill place to see wildlife and hike for a few hours.
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Garner Marshall
Great park for kiddie sporting events. Nice location. Lots of parking. Open fields. Nice views.
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Jannipa J
Nice place. Fresh air. We saw some snake close to the building though so you better watch out.
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Ali Amirie
I like this park it has couple of different trails area you can have picnic love this place.
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Jeff Holman
Great for walking. The Rangers in the visitors center are helpful and know quite a bit.
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Matt Pittman
Went here to hunt Pokémon with my kids. We really enjoyed the trails and the pond.
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Melissa Macri
Nice stop for a hike. Inside has some hand on activity for kids. Pretty landscape.
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Lorraine Peck
I love this park. Easy trails for walks with our dog. Nice areas to sit fun pond
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Bane Song
Great, well hidden park with about 4 miles of light trail, gravel or dirt.
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Robin Lotz
nice County park with playing fields, astro turf field and some parking
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Charles Smith
Nice park. There are trails that you can hike all through out the park
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Ayaan Usmani
Awesome place to relax and on saturday morning full of awesome cars
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Paul Aubin
Well maintained trails, knowledgeable staff, and nice facilities.
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Ryan Edwards
Nice little hike . They also sometimes have great special events
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Andrew Griffiths
Its a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the region.
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Robert Moran
Doing construction on a small bridge and redoing some paths.
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Fernando Fernandez
Awesome place to get pokemons and walk around with friends
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Justin Thomas
Great little park for lunch time visits if you are close.
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H Houston
Peaceful yet challenging trails with a beautiful creek.
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Robby Pond
Nice little park with some decent dog walking trails.
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Brian Opdahl
lots of walking trails not much for biking though :(
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