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.

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 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.

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.

Gipson Play Plaza is nearing the final phase of construction. Located off Lake Wheeler Road, it will serve as the welcoming grand entrance to the park. The space encompasses 18.5 acres at Dix Park.

Good morning, readers. Gipson Play Plaza in Dix Park was designed and built over a period of several years, with the help of hundreds of collaborators and members of the public who gave their input.

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.

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.