# Gipson Play Plaza (Dix Park)

Opened in 2025 at Dorothea Dix Park, the Gipson Play Plaza is a 18.5-acre destination designed for all ages. It features a stunning 'Water Mountain', a sensory maze, and high-intensity play towers, all while offering panoramic views of the Raleigh skyline.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: 1251 Goode St, Raleigh, NC 27603
- **Website**: https://dixpark.org/play-plaza
- **Hours**: 6 AM-10 PM daily Water feature operational seasonally (May-Oct).
- **Entry**: Free public access.
- **Price tier**: budget

## Family Amenities
- 18-acre-adventure-plaza
- sensory-maze
- multi-level-play-garden
- water-feature
- skyline-views
- inclusive-play-gear

## Insider Tips
The water feature is one of the best in the Southeast—bring towels and a change of clothes. The 'Adlers' (play towers) are challenging and great for burning energy for older kids.


## Sources
- [Dix Park - Gipson Play Plaza](https://dixpark.org/content/gipson-play-plaza)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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