Visit Gipson Play Plaza in Raleigh’s Dix Park, where families, kids, and dogs can enjoy swings, splash zones, shaded seating, and natural playscapes.

Nova Price, 11, of Raleigh, center, is one of the many enjoying the 91-foot long mega swing at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Dorothea Dix Park, already one of Raleigh's most popular parks, may be even busier this summer with the opening of a long-awaited new addition. The 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza, set to open Friday ...

Raleigh's 2022 Parks Bond partially funded the Play Plaza, along millions of dollars in private sector donations. That includes $10 million fundraising from Pat and Tom Gipson, the plaza's namesake.

Dorothea Dix Park, already one of Raleigh’s most popular parks, may be even busier this summer with the opening of a long-awaited new addition. The 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza, set to open ...

Visit Gipson Play Plaza in Raleigh’s Dix Park, where families, kids, and dogs can enjoy swings, splash zones, shaded seating, and natural playscapes.

The construction of Gipson Play Plaza is nearing completion at Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A one-of-a-kind attraction, under development for 10 years, will officially open to the public in Raleigh next month. The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park hosted a private ...

The long-awaited Gipson Play Plaza opens June 6 at Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park. Parking is scattered around the park, but there are free shuttles on weekends. Visitors can enjoy swings, splash ...

Gipson and his wife, Pat, were instrumental in making the Play Plaza a reality, donating $10 million toward the nearly $70 million project. Their contribution, alongside funding from a $275 million ...