Children play outside the House of Many Porches Market at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025. The House of Many Porches will sell food and drinks.

Head to Dix Park’s beautiful new Gipson Play Plaza this Saturday for a free music and arts festival to close out summer with a bang!

Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park has 10 restroom “cabanas” with enough space to change clothes. The park will officially open with a grand opening celebration on June 6th, 7th and 8th.

Council members unanimously approved a contract with Rhino Sports & Entertainment, LLC for supplemental security at Gipson during the overnight hours and special events.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park hosted a private event on Saturday, welcoming children and families to preview the unique, free, and inclusive space. Spanning 18.5 acres, the Play Plaza is more ...

The Play Plaza, named after Pat and Tom Gipson who donated $10 million to the park, has several sections. Fountain Plaza: This includes a half-acre gathering space with benches and cafe tables.

RALEIGH, N.C. — City officials and the Dix Park Conservancy broke ground on the Gipson Play Plaza on Sunday. Almost 20 acres of land will be transformed into a playground for all ages.

An aerial view of the nearly completed Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park in Raleigh on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Travis Long [email protected] ...

Allen Rammer plays under the waterfall at Gipson Play Plaza in Raleigh, N.C. on Thursday, July 3, 2025. It was the hottest July on record in Raleigh, with an average temperature of 84 degrees and an ...

Construction of the Gipson Play Plaza is expected to start in September and last 24–27 months, Pearce says. The plaza is projected to open in 2024. Support independent local journalism.