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.

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.

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.

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Big crowds and heavy rains have forced Raleigh to make adjustments after Dix Park’s Gipson Play Plaza saw 68,000 visitors in its first week.

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.

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

The plaza is one of the first major additions to Dorothea Dix Park and is located at the entrance of the 308-acre park, just off Lake Wheeler Road. Dylan Warren, 8, of Knightdale enjoys the waterfall ...

City officials and the Dix Park Conservancy will break ground on the Gipson Play Plaza on Sunday, Aug. 14. A celebration is planned 5 to 7 p.m. and will include ice cream, music, arts and more fun.