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.

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 ...

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

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

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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.

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

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's being called the largest adventure playground in the southeast and after years of construction Gipson Play Plaza will open today at Dorothea Dix Park in downtown Raleigh.

Dylan Warren, 8, of Knightdale enjoys the waterfall at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025. The park will officially open with a grand opening celebration ...

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 ...