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Find your escape in the heart of the City.  Come enjoy the wide-open fields, rolling meadows and shady tree groves or join us at one of a variety of exciting programs. During the master plan process, we will host a variety of public programs and events at the park, everything from art classes and concerts to fitness programs and stargazing. Plan your visit to Dorothea Dix Park today.

If you are interested in holding an event and renting field space at Dorothea Dix Park, please email events@dixpark.org for more information.

All Dix Park Events & Programs

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Get Fit at Dix - Yoga in the Park

Enjoy the nature and tranquility of Dorothea Dix Park as certified yoga instructor Dana Lindquist leads you through yoga poses to increase strength and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome! 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month: Gentle Flow Yoga for all levels 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each…
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Get Fit at Dix - Circuits Reignite

Challenge your cardiovascular system with this week's vigorous circuit training class. We’ll combine the variables of time, intensity and repetition to blast through exercise plateaus and surge towards new fitness heights! Our Get Fit at Dix fitness program is offered by GymGuyz. Circuits…
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Earth Day Replay

Are you a young professional who needs a little more Earth Day in your life? Want to spend an evening learning how environmental sustainability plays a role in the future of Raleigh? Triangle Young Professional Civitan Club invites you to our Earth Day Replay at Dix Park! The day after Earth Day…

Hours

Dorothea Dix Park is open daily (including holidays) from dawn to dusk. Hours for events vary. Please note that areas of the park may be closed occasionally for maintenance or events.

Getting to the Park

There are multiple entrances to Dorothea Dix Park. The most widely used entrances are Hunt Drive at Western Boulevard, South Boylan Avenue at Western Boulevard, Umstead Drive at Lake Wheeler Road, and Goode Street at Lake Wheeler Road.  Because this is an active staff campus for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the next few years, parking at Dorothea Dix Park is limited during business hours. On weekends, visitors may park in any of the parking areas striped green.

Know Before You Go

Park Guidelines

You are welcome to…

  • Enjoy the park, including the wide-open lawns, tree groves and other green spaces.
  • Walk your dog, on a leash.
  • Keep the park clean and green.
  • Pack-in, pack-out a picnic.

Please be mindful that…

  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services administrative headquarters are located on park grounds. Please be respectful of the employees at work and avoid the buildings and parking areas during business hours.
  • Over 900 people are buried at the cemetery. Please be respectful of this sacred ground.
  • During this planning period, no water or concessions available in the park
  • Be sure to bring a water bottle for yourself and your furry friends, too.
  • There are no public restrooms at the park, only port-a-johns.

City Ordinances prohibit…

  • Smoking in the park
  • Digging, excavating or removing park property
  • Alcohol use, except by permit
  • Commercial activity, except by permit
  • Drug use
  • Not properly disposing of dog waste
  • Off-leash dogs

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