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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Raleigh playground staff tested operations and services before the planned general public grand opening celebration that ...

Liz Zatz of Raleigh takes a break on a hammock 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 on June ...

There are four pedestrian entrances within Dix Park that may be used to enter the play plaza. Nova Price, 11, of Raleigh, center, is one of the many enjoying the 91-foot long mega swing at Gipson ...