Guided Walking Tour

• The tour takes place outside the entire time. Dress for the weather.
• Walking up hills, in grass and on uneven surfaces will be necessary. Comfortable and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
• Water bottle. Water fountains and refilling stations are located at the Stone Houses and throughout the park.

• Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
• Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
• Follow Signs towards The Stone Houses Visitor Center
• Parking is located in Lot C.

Parking Map

If there is inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and registered participants will be notified by Eventbrite email.

Indoor public restrooms are available at the Stone Houses. Temporary restrooms are available throughout the park.

Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.

Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Stone Houses are located behind the buildings off Tate Dr.

Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available at the Superintendents House public restroom facility and in the Visitor Center.

Building Entrances: Ramps are located at the rear of the buildings. 

Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.