Enjoy Dix Park!
- Dix Park is open from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. Facility hours vary.
- On weekdays, visitors should only use public parking areas.
- Dogs must be kept on-leash unless inside the Dog Park.
- Keep the park clean and green – dispose of all trash or take it with you.
Please Be Mindful
- Over 900 people are buried at the historic hospital cemetery – please be respectful.
- NC DHHS administrative headquarters are located on park grounds.
- On weekdays 6am – 5pm, do not park in spaces labeled NC DHHS Parking Only.
- On weekdays after 5pm and weekends, all lots are available for public parking.
Drones & Model Rockets
- Drones are welcome in the Big Field only.
- Model Rocketry is permitted on the Big Field only.
- Please refer to the City of Raleigh's Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) Guidelines in Raleigh Parks webpage for more information.
Professional Photography
Professional photographers are welcome to have photo shoots/sessions with clients at Dix Park, however, a Raleigh Parks commercial photography permit is required. This is a one year permit and covers all City of Raleigh Parks. To apply for the permit, please contact Jennie Saponaro at 919-996-4905 or jennie.saponaro@raleighnc.gov.
Commercial filming must be coordinated with Dix Park Staff. Contact us at events@dixpark.org to discuss your commercial filming project.
Commercial Use of Park Property
Commercial use of park property requires a permit issued by the City of Raleigh. Commercial use is defined as “any activity conducted for pecuniary or commercial gain including private lessons, classes, or group activities where the lesson, class, or activity has a fee or other monetary barrier to entry." Examples of commercial activity may include but are not limited to boot camps, running clubs, and workout groups.
Park Rules Prohibit
- Weapons of any kind
- Off-leash dogs & not properly disposing of dog waste
- Littering
- Alcohol use, except by permit
- Smoking & vaping
- Open flames, except in provided grills
- Fireworks
- Camping
- Drug use
- Commercial activity, except by permit
- Disturbing plants & wildlife
- Digging, excavating or removing park property
Questions?
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or info@dixpark.org