The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park is setting the stage for a new hangout spot that promises to be everything but your average park. Announced to open in Spring 2025, this sprawling development will span over 18.5 acres and aims to inject some serious fun just a stone's throw from downtown Raleigh. We're talking a sensory maze, a swing terrace, and a water play mountain that will likely be as refreshing as it sounds.
The future park place will also boast a climbing tower with not one, not two, but three levels of daredevil potential. For the less vertically inclined, it will include gardens, a civic plaza and a picnic grove to chill, chat, or just cheers to a sunny day—whatever tickles your fancy. And let's not skip over the adventure playground, a design that no doubt will have both kids and adults testing their limits. According to City of Raleigh, "a one-of-a-kind park experience is coming your way."
The project is a nod to the community's desire for more outdoor spaces that offer a mix of activities for all ages. Incorporating art installations and fountains, the plaza isn't just about play, it's an effort to create a space that stimulates all of the senses. It's a place where the shrieks of joy from the swing terrace will mix with the calming flow of nearby fountains.
For those worried about becoming a permanent fixture of the adventure playground due their inability to resist its charms, the park will be conveniently located just minutes from the heart of Raleigh. This means you can easily swing by after work or during a weekend adventure. And with the inclusion of picnic groves, it's the perfect spot to bring that special someone for an al fresco lunch—if you can tear yourself away from the sensory maze, that is.
As The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park takes shape, the countdown begins for Raleigh residents awaiting this fresh spot for play, relaxation, and community gathering. While Spring 2025 may seem a while off, time tends to fly when there's good fun on the horizon. Stay tuned as we follow the development of this exciting addition to Dix Park's landscape.
