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Flowers Field
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Treasure Hunt

Explore Dix Park during this fun free treasure hunt through a partnership with Triangle Treasure Hunt!

Event Details

  • Recommended for teams of 2-4 people. The puzzles/clues are geared toward ages 13 and up, but younger children are welcome to participate along with adults.
  • One person will register per team for a start time. Please do not register each team member.
  • Participants meet at the check-in tent in the Kirby Building parking lot (1800 Umstead Drive Raleigh 27603).
  • After an initial briefing, teams depart with their treasure map on a scavenger hunt following clues, solving puzzles, and cracking codes to find and unlock the treasure chest for a prize!
  • The hunt takes about 60-90 minutes to complete and involves walking a total distance of 1.5-2.5 miles.
  • We will run the treasure hunt rain or shine, unless the weather becomes dangerous due to lightning or other severe weather conditions. Please come dressed for the weather to participate.

Time: Various start times: 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm  & 5:30 pm

Location: Flowers Field

Registration: While free to attend, participation is limited for each time slot. Registration is required. 

REGISTRATION

Know Before You Go

  • Walking up hills, in grass and on uneven surfaces will be necessary. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
  • Indoor restroom facilities are located in the Chapel during open hours. Port-a-johns are available throughout the park.
  • There are water fountains and water bottle refilling stations located in the Chapel and throughout the park.
  • If there is inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and registered participants will be notified by email.

 

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 Flowers Cottage are in front of the building. ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.

Restrooms: Temporary restrooms include ADA facilities near the Kirby Building Lot. Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel only during open hours.

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