Americaβs most exciting urban park project. 308-acre site blends historic architecture & rich landscapes into a unique destination in the heart of Raleigh, NC.
Congratulations to Holly and GusGus for winning a
@SluiceGear
Hammock for the
#DixPark
Sunflower Field Photo Contest. We received so many beautiful, hilarious, and amazing images and are thankful to everyone who participated!
The secret is out! We are excited about our field of sunflowers and hope you will check them out next week when they are in full bloom! Come to SunFest on July 14th to celebrate and enjoy the summer. More details coming soon.
Reminder: Dix Park is closed Sat & Sun to all visitors except
#DreamvilleFest
ticket holders.
π¦οΈ Event is rain-or-shine. Attendees should monitor
@dreamvillefest
website & social for weather-related updates. π² Fans can text βDreamvilleβ to 888777 to sign-up for festival alerts.
Congratulations to Kate Pearce, Planning Supervisor for Dorothea Dix Park, on being named one of the 2019 40 Under 40 community leaders presented by Triangle Business Journal.
#40U40Awards
Sunflower Update, 7/16/19! Middle of field in full bloom. Colorful variety and mammoths starting bloom on edges of field. Visit for information on visiting the Sunflowers .
Happy 5th Birthday
#DixPark
! π
On this day in 2015, the 308-acre Dix Hospital property was purchased by the City of Raleigh from the State of North Carolina to create an extraordinary public space for and with our community. π³ ποΈ π³ Share your
#DixParkTop5
to help celebrate!
Did you know Raleigh planted more than 2,100 π³π² in 2019!
Learn more at
#ConnectRaleigh
: Trees in the City of Oaks on February 27 with
@RaleighGov
and
@raleighparks
. Event Information:
We are ready for SunFest this Saturday! Come out to
#DixPark
between 2pm and 7pm for lots of food, crafts, local beer, live music, and of course - sunflowers! Many of our vendors created special sunflower themed items for this event!
Sunflower Update 7/31: Yes, ma'am! Our mammoth sunflowers are putting on quite the show right now.
Looks like we'll have another week of blooms at
#DixPark
by the looks of it! π»π»π» See you out there!
Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Fallfest event on 10/27/18! The event will include live music, food/beer , Kids Zone, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating and much more!
The event is free! Find more information about Fallfest and register-
#DixPark
will be the magical backdrop for this dazzling drive-thru light show! π³ππππ³π
Brighten your holiday season with the Nights of Lights, brought to you by
@WRAL
in partnership with
@RaleighGov
and support from
@artsplosure
/
@FNRaleigh
.
Three years ago today,
@RaleighGov
and
@NCdotGov
signed the purchase agreement for the Dix campus that is now being transformed into Dorothea Dix Park. We are so thankful to everyone along the way who helped make this possible!
#parkforeveryone
π» Sunflower Update 6/9: Here they come! Based on the initial growth, our sunflower specialists predict a mid-to-late July bloom for
#DixParkSunflowers
.
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Follow along as our sunflowers grow with updates every Wednesday.
@raleighparks
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@Raleigh_Water
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@RaleighGov
Birdseye view of the stunning
#DixParkSunflowers
π» π» π» π¦ π»
Blooming now! Our 5-acre field is free to visit 7 days-a-week, sunrise-sunset. Find all the info you need to know before you go: .
Please note:
@raleighparks
captured drone footage by permit.
Sunflower Update 7/14: These buds are ready to burst! Our sunflower specialists predict we'll see a big bloom within the week. Stay tuned!
π» π» π»
Get all the info you need to know at
π» π» π»
@raleighparks
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@Raleigh_Water
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@raleighgov
#CityOfSunflowers
WEEKDAY SUNFLOWER PARKING is located at the soccer fields off Hunt Drive. 2,000+
@ncdhhs
employees work on the
#DixPark
campus. Please be respectful. Avoid all buildings & adjacent parking areas during business hours. Thanks!
π» Know Before You Go Info π»
Spending just 20 minutes in a park makes you happier: βSome people may go to the park and just enjoy nature. Itβs not that they have to be rigorous in terms of exercise...You relax and reduce stress, and then you feel more happy.β π³ π» π
via
@TIME
How do you plant 50,000 daffodils in a day? Watch how our
@raleighpark
crew created a hidden trail of spring flowers at
#dixpark
!
Get the full story here:
On this day in 2015,
@RaleighGov
purchased the 308-acre
#DixPark
site from the State. In the four years since, our community has enlivened this special place while creating a bold vision for the future. Thank you for being part of the extraordinary journey, we've only just begun!
The fence along Lake Wheeler Road continues to come down! Our park maintenance crew continued to remove sections of fencing today to open the edge of the park!
#openupandconnect
π» Sunflower Update π» We are starting to see some buds out in the field! π The
#DixPark
sunflowers still need more time - and rain - but this is a good sign!
Our
@raleighparks
&
@RaleighGov
Public Utilities crews will be watering the field leading up to Destination SunFest.
The draft Master Plan is ready for review! Learn all about the exciting plans for the future of
#DixPark
! Available online to download & comment. Link below.
Community centers will also have one copy for public review.
βBringing all these diverse people together in one place for the love of music and the cityβ¦ Itβs a great thing for North Carolina.β
- Greensboro resident & festival attendee
Sunflower Update: Autumn Beauties are in full swing and the Mammoth sunflowers are at about 30-40% bloom. π»π»π» If you can't get out to
#DixPark
this weekend, it looks like we will have another week for blooms ahead! π»π»π»
@raleighparks
is evaluating the condition of the Big Field & creating a post-festival repair plan.
@Dreamvillefest
organizers are working with
@RaleighGov
to cover all necessary costs needed to restore the park. Park visitors, please be mindful & refrain using areas under repair.
Sunflower Update 7/19: Full bloom is here! π»π»π»π Plan your visit within the next week. Typically,
#DixParkSunflowers
are in bloom for 2 weeks.
π Food Trucks
Fri 7/21 | 5-9pm
Sat 7/22 | 11am-3pm & 5-9pm
πΆ Music π₯€ Trophy Brewing
Sat 7/22 | 5-8pm
π»
This is not an April Fool's joke π
Dix Park is CLOSED tonight, Friday 4/1 through Monday morning 4/4 for
@Dreamvillefest
!
Check out our Park Visitors and Neighbors 'Need to Know' info for details:
We're very excited for
@Dreamvillefest
! Please know
@RaleighGov
& the festival team are working together to make this an excellent experience for all - keeping people safety & protection of our park, top of mind. Find out more about Dreamville at
#DixPark
:
Sunflower Update 7/6: The first blooms are peeking out! π» Less than 10% of the
#DixParkSunflowers
have started blooming - next week is going to be good folks!
πΊοΈ Directions
π Parking
π» Hours & Rules
π
@raleighparks
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@Raleigh_Water
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@RaleighGov
π» Sunflower Update: With the health & safety of the community as top priority, the City of Raleigh has decided not to plant the Dix Park Sunflower Field this year. We are disappointed too, the sunflowers brings so much joy. π» Read the full update here:
Harvest Time! π»
@raleighgov
Public Utilities begin operations at
#DixPark
TOMORROW 9/3. Harvested sunflowers are used to produce biofuel π» β½ Park visitors: Please stay out of the sunflower field until the harvest is complete & do not pick the flowers/seeds.
#raleighparks
Say hello to your new favorite hang out spot at
#DixPark
π²γ°οΈπ²γ°οΈπ²
An inviting hammock grove has sprung up in the pine trees at the Big Field.
π What other new amenities have you seen springing up parkwide?
We're starting to see some blooms this week! π»π
Make sure to join us for Destination SunFest this Saturday, July 13 to experience summer,
#DixPark
style! π»ππ»π»
Get festival details:
Visit the sunflowers:
What an incredible weekend hosting
@Dreamvillefest
, itβs amazing artists and thousands of festival goers from across the state, country and around the world! We hope you had a great time in
#Raleigh
NC β it was an honor to host yβall!
Check out this article on
@livability
featuring Raleigh as an increasingly inclusive Southern city with tons to offer LGBTQ residents & visitors - including
#DixPark
. βYβall means allβ & that sentiment is what defines us here.
This dewy
#TuesdayMorning
has us reminiscing...
What an incredible day at
#DixPark
. π» What a beautiful community we have. Thank you all for being a part of making this special place a park for everyone.β€οΈ
βItβs being described as the Central Park of North Carolinaβand itβs not hard to see why.β Read the latest article on
@DixPark
& how
@RaleighGov
is creating a space that serves everyone in the community. via
@Curbed
Dix Park is planting NC Piedmont Prairies to create a more sustainable & resilient Raleigh.
Join
@dixconservancy
& Extra Terrestrial Projects on Sat 4/29 for a screening of
@MyPBSNC
State of Change: Planting Piedmont Grasslands Helps Fight Climate Change
π» Update 6/30: Look how tall they are getting! No sunflower heads visible yet, so we're still on track for a mid-July bloom. π» π» π» Follow along with updates every Wednesday and info at .
@raleighparks
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@Raleigh_Water
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@RaleighGov
#CityOfSunflowers
Feb 2019: Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan unanimously approved by Raleigh City Council. ππ½ π ππΎ The master plan represents the communityβs bold vision & guides us as we realize the park's greatest potential. π³ποΈπ³
Celebrating
#DixPark
's 5th Birthday all week with
#DixParkTop5
The Dog Park is Open - Welcome Back! π
During the spring closure, our crews worked on improvements to decrease wet, muddy conditions and fortify the grass.
Plans for additional shade, seating, and enrichment features are in progress.
Join us for Public Meeting
#1
on Oct. 7
ππΏ ππ½ π ππΎ
After years of planning, our city's extraordinary opportunity to create one of the most spectacular public spaces in the country begins with our first project, the Dix Park Plaza & Play!
Learn More:
An anonymous donor has issued a generous $200,000 fundraising challenge to inspire community members to support making the vision of
#DixPark
a reality! To learn more and make a donation to the Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, visit .
Thanks for participating in the Master Plan process over the past 18 months. 65,000+ residents shared ideas & feedback! Experience the future of Dix Park through an interactive multi-media celebration of the Master Plan at our Final Community Meeting 2/6!
Explore our
#CityOfSunflowers
with
@dixpark
and
@ncartmuseum
! π» We are teaming up to connect Raleigh through our fields of flowers that you can get to via our incredible greenway system.
π»---πΆπ½---π¨βπ¦½---ππΎ---π΄πΎ---π»
Learn more at
Come play the 9-Hole Temporary Disc Golf Course at Dix Park, open for play now through the month of September! πΏ β³ Course map, rules and more information:
Sunflower Update July 21: We're nearing full bloom! π» π» π» Now's the time to plan your visit!
πΊοΈ π» Get all the information you need to know before you go:
@RaleighGov
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@Raleigh_Water
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@raleighparks
Have you heard? The big Ferris wheel π‘ is back on June 1st for Destination Dix 2.0! Mark your calendars and join us for this spectacular event...including fireworks πat the end of the night!
Folks, the
#DixParkSunflowers
have come to the end of their bloom.
While the flowers are no longer a sunny backdrop for your photos, it is a great time to watch local birds enjoying the seeds. π» π¦This year, the sunflowers will be left for wildlife to eat through the fall.
Something spectacular is coming to Dix Park!
Next month, Raleigh welcomes Wings of the City, an exhibit by world-renowned Mexican artist
@JorgeMarinMX
.
The sculptures will be installed October-March as the 1st international art exhibition for
#DixPark
.
"Dorothea Dix Park is one of the most exciting urban park projects in America today."
Thank you to
@publicmediaNC
and
@PBS
for featuring
#DixPark
on NC Weekend
So, there's this park, about 300 acres, on the edge of downtown Raleigh. Have you heard of it? π TELL US, what are you interested in doing there? Take 5 minutes and take our short survey. Your insight really does make a difference!
ICYMI: We have a new location for the Dog Park! π The 3+ acre facility will feature spaces for large & small dogs, shade structures, a water station & plenty of grass.
π Construction begins this winter to open in spring 2022. For updates:
Weather conditions have caused our
#DixPark
sunflowers π» to grow slower than we expected. Fingers crossedπ€ they are blooming in time for Destination SunFest on July 13. Stay tuned for updates on their progress. π± π± π± π» π» π»
The Dorothea Dix Park site has a deep & complex legacy around mental health. Dorothea Dix, was a pioneer of her time, believing in nature's healing power & tirelessly working to reform mental health care in our country.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
βI awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.β βRalph Waldo Emerson
β€οΈ
This year, we are indeed thankful for our friends, the old, and the new. Your fellowship is the heartbeat of Dix Park.
Are you surprised? Cause we're surprised! The
#DixParkSunflowers
are still putting on quite a show! π» A month after Destination SunFest and these late blooming lovelies are earning their moniker: Autumn Beauties. That's right, you can still visit the sunflowers at
#DixPark
! π»
We're loving the new look at
#DixPark
! Raleigh Parks,
@RaleighArts
, and
@DixPark
are happy to announce a collaboration on a new public art project - painting the daffodils red! See more details here:
October 27th will be a fun and exciting day at Dix Park! Plan to join us for FallFest and the Halloween Double Feature movie! Find more information and register to attend here-
πΈπΈπΈHappy First Day of Spring! πΈπΈπΈ
#DixPark
green spaces are open. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and nature today!
(Just remember social distancing recommendations and keep a 6-foot distance from other park visitors not in your household.)
Let's take a look inside the future Plaza & Play! Imagine entering
#DixPark
from Lake Wheeler on paths lined with native flowers & trees that connect pedestrians, cyclists, & folks travelling by bus into the central plaza.
See More + Share Your Feedback:
π Come play a round at our new Pop-up Disc Golf Course in partnership w/
@raleighparks
&
@ncstate
. π Designed for players intermediate+, it blends long open & wooded holes through Flowers Field & NC State Centennial Campus East.
β‘οΈ Course Map + Info:
So many people have said that water in
#DixPark
is at the top of their wish lists. We heard you! Introducing, THE CREEK: Revitalization of the Rocky Branch.
Are you getting excited?! βοΈ π³ βοΈ
@WRAL
Nights of Lights tickets on sale Sat. Nov. 21 at 11AM. Safely celebrate the holidays w/ a spectacular drive-thru lightshow at
#DixPark
!
π Dates: Wed. Dec. 16 - Thurs. Dec. 31
ποΈ Details:
@RaleighGov
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@artsplosure
The Daffodils are back at
#DixPark
. π± π This ribbon of sunny blooming bulbs was planted in fall 2018 and has been a welcomed sign that spring is on the way ever since! π Flowers Field