Dix Park Plaza & Play
Dix Park Plaza & Play
After many years of planning, the City of Raleigh has the extraordinary opportunity to make Dorothea Dix Park one of the most spectacular public spaces in the country. The Plaza & Play is the first project to be implemented from Phase 1 of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan and will become the main entrance to Dix Park along Lake Wheeler Road, welcoming visitors travelling from around the City and across the State. The project aims to establish an iconic, inviting, and inspiring public space for all ages and abilities. Design is beginning now, and we want you to join us in shaping the future of the Plaza & Play!
Public Meeting #3 was held in-person Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30 - 8:00PM
Thank you for joining us Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel Event Center at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, for the final public meeting and design reveal. Visit Dixpark.org to stay informed!
About the Project
Project Summary: Spanning 18 acres (more than twice the size of Moore Square), the Plaza & Play aspires to be an inviting and inspiring civic jewel for the City of Raleigh. The design will introduce world-class play spaces, gardens, and gathering spaces while celebrating the site’s history through rehabilitated buildings and cultural landscapes. The Plaza & Play will also relocate the main entrance of Dorothea Dix Park to Lake Wheeler Road in order to improve access for all visitors travelling from the surrounding neighborhoods or Downtown Raleigh by foot, bike, car, scooter, or wheelchair and those using regional transportation networks. Once inside the park, the gently sloping pathways bring visitors of all abilities from the new plaza into the heart of the park. The grand entry plaza will do more than just announce arrival—it will also be an active zone at the park’s edge featuring elements such as a civic water play feature/fountain, swings, concessions, and cookout facilities. Creating an environment with universal appeal, Plaza & Play will provide Raleigh with an engaging meeting point for all those who want to gather with friends for a coffee or a quick bite and an accessible play area without a lengthy hike deep into the park.
About This Website: This website is the online hub for public engagement activities related to the design process of Dorothea Dix Park’s Plaza & Play. To learn more about design progress for the Plaza and Play area at Dix Park, see www.dixpark.org.
About The Team: To learn more about the design team and creators of this website, please visit The Team tab above.
Brief Reading Materials
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