Guided Walking Tour

Event details

Spend an afternoon learning the history of Dix Park!

Location

Stone Houses Visitor Center

Category

Tours


Adults on an tour in front of a house

Event Details

This free, 2-hour, 3.5 mile walking tour will cover the history of the buildings, land, and legacy of Dorothea Dix; the current use as both Raleigh’s largest urban park and as the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services; and the next steps the City is taking to plan the future of Dix Park.

While free to attend, registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance at 12:00 pm. 

April 12 - Registration

May 17 - Registration


Know Before You Go

  • Walking up hills, in grass and on uneven surfaces will be necessary. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
  • There are water fountains and water bottle refilling stations located at the Stone Houses and throughout the park.

Indoor restroom facilities are located in the Visitor Center and at the Superintendents House. Temporary restrooms and water stations are available throughout the park.

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

  • 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 the lot between the Chapel and the Stone Houses. ADA parking is available in the rear of the Visitor Center.

Parking Map

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

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