Event details
Preschoolers will enjoy games, stories, and songs in this eye-opening program as we discover how creatures in the wild view the world around them.
Location
Gipson Play Plaza
Category
Kids & Family
Event Details
This program is for children ages 2-6 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive a few minutes before 11:00 am. We know that sometimes late arrivals can't be helped, but arriving late can disrupt the attention of the group.
This program is free to the public thanks to Raleigh Parks Nature Programs.
While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required. Please register each child, adults do not need to register. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance at 12:00 pm.
Eye Spy
Big eyes, little eyes. Eyes for seeing in the day, eyes for seeing in the night. Eyes in the front of one's head, eyes on the sides of one's head. The eyes have it!
Habitat Hunt
What do animals need to survive? Little explorers will find out while pretending to be wild creatures of North Carolina in search of just the right habitat! Songs, games, and live animals are sure to create a memorable experience!
Small Wonders
Little explorers are invited to this special program focusing on tiny creatures like insects, worms, and spiders. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, and play games plus we’ll see up close some of nature's smallest wonders.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Camouflaged animals are often right in front of our eyes! Young naturalists will love this program filled with hands-on activities and songs while discovering how creatures stay safe in the wild by blending into their surroundings.
Please Note: Monday – Friday from 6 am – 5 pm visitors must use Public Parking Lots only.
Know Before You Go
Gipson Play Plaza Address: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Goode Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Follow Signs towards Gipson Play Plaza
Weekday 6am - 5pm Parking: Use Public Parking Lots only. Recommended parking is in Lot G or Lot E.
Dix Park is committed to ensuring Gipson Play Plaza, including its amenities and programs, is accessible to all.
Parking & Arrival
- Public Parking Lots B, D, E, G adjacent to Gipson Play Plaza have ADA parking spaces, accessible curb cuts and sidewalks into the park.
- There is a visitor drop-off/pick-up zone near the House of Many Porches Market on Palmer Drive.
Entrances & Pathways
- All entrances and pathways are accessible including ADA grade paths on either side of the Grand Stair.
- The permeable surface of the Sensory Maze and Picnic Grove is accessible.
- A portion of the Picnic Grove surface includes a stabilizing binder for a more stable and level surface.
Playgrounds
- All play areas (Slide Valley, Watermill Mountain, Sand Bowl, Sensory Maze, Swing Terrace) have at grade access points with accessible interactive play features.
- The play towers have an wheelchair accessible route through the first level that includes the sway bridge and transfer platform for the slide.
- Two additional slides have transfer platforms.
- There are three transfer platform access points in the sand play area.
- The mega swing includes nest/basket swings.
Restrooms & Facilities
- Restroom cabanas are fully accessible.
- House of Many Porches Market is fully accessible. Ramps are at the front and back of the building.
- Picnic Grove tables are accessible including spaces for wheelchair positioning.
- Water fountains are accessible.
Service Animals
- Service animals are welcome in the park.
Programs & 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
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