Events

Join us for a picture perfect picnic, trade lightly used books and media, learn how to sign up for a library card and more! 

Event Details

Middle-high schoolers, bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of fun in Dix Park! Hosted in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone.

Media Swap

Have some lightly used books, comics or records lying around? Not sure what to do with them, but ready to let them go? Bring any form of unwanted media and trade with someone! Ideas include, but are not limited to: books, records, magazines, comics, trading cards, video games, etc.

Picnic

Enjoy the beauty of the park while taking photos with a luxury picnic setup from Raleigh Picnic Co. We encourage you to bring your own food and chair or blanket if wanted. Some small snacks will be provided!

Wake County Public Library

Learn about the programs and resources available to teens at Wake County Public Library locations and how to sign up for a free library card!

Pre-Loved Books for Sale

Browse a selection of Young Adult gently used books for sale from Dog-Eared Books, a local bargain bookshop! Most books priced as low as $2.

This program is free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Outdoor Classroom at the Stone Houses Visitor Center, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

Rain or Shine! Indoor and outdoor space available. 

Registration: While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required. 

Registration opens 2 weeks in advance at 12:00 pm. 

REGISTER

Raleigh Teen Connect Membership

In addition to registering through Eventbrite for each program, participation in all teen programming at Dix Park requires a FREE Raleigh Teen Connect Membership. The Raleigh Teen Connect Program gives teens (ages 12-18) access to current and upcoming City of Raleigh programs, facilities, events, amenities, and resources.

Sign up for your membership in advance through RecLink online. To sign up online, go to RecLink and click the green “Add to Cart” button. You will need to create an RecLink account or log on to your existing account. Dix Park will also have physical copies of the membership form available at each program. All members must get a signature from a parent or guardian over the age of 18.  

Directions and Parking

• Via Western Boulevard: Enter at  S. Boylan Avenue
• Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
• Follow Signs towards The Stone Houses Visitor Center
• Parking is located in the Dwire Drive Lot
• Click on the image below for an enlarged parking map.

Accessibility

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 early park improvements and all future planning 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.

Questions?

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