McLean is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The community is named after John Roll McLean, the owner of The Washington Post newspaper. McLean is known for its affluent neighborhoods and good schools. The town is home to the McLean Community Center, which offers a variety of recreational programs and facilities. McLean is also home to the National Counterterrorism Center, which coordinates the efforts of various government agencies to prevent terrorism. It has a number of parks and trails nearby for outdoor enthusiasts. It is nearby the popular Tysons Corner shopping mall, and has easy access via the Metro system to other parts of the region.