The 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza, set to officially open on June 6, is one of the first major additions to Dorothea Dix Park.

Saturday's grand opening activities of Gipson Play Plaza at Raleigh's Dix Park has been temporarily halted due to lightning, prompting officials to urge attendees to seek safety in their vehicles.

Raleigh's Gipson Play Plaza opens Friday, June 6, giving Dix Park and the city a new park destination that could attract ...

Gipson Play Plaza, the 18.5-acre playground at Dix Park, opens to the public Friday, June 6. Here's what to know before you ...

The 18.5-acre addition includes playgrounds, a sand box, a sensory maze, a splash pad and more. Here's what to know about ...

Fast slides, splashing waters and just all around fun — It’s what families are finding at Raleigh’s Gipson Play Plaza at Dix ...

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The Gipson Play Plaza in Raleigh is a playful area that also serves as an eco-friendly stormwater management solution.

Rose was among a small group of visitors who got a sneak peek at the new 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza, set to officially open on June 6. The plaza is one of the first major additions to Dorothea ...

As his daughter Lily, 3, watches, Michael Brenneis emerges from a slide at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025. The park will officially open with a grand ...