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At the heart of Raleigh’s vibrant community lies Dix Park, a space that represents more than just natural beauty, it’s a symbol of what we can achieve together. The Dix Park Conservancy is dedicated to ensuring that this park becomes a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and pride. Our work is rooted in a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of all who visit, creating a legacy that will endure for generations.
Our mission is to support the creation and long-term success of Dix Park as a vital public space that fosters connection, creativity, and well-being. We work in partnership with the City of Raleigh and the community to bring the vision of the Master Plan to life.
We are committed to ongoing park improvements that make Dix Park a more accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable space for everyone. From new amenities to enhanced green spaces, our work is focused on creating a park that meets the diverse needs of the Raleigh community.
Art at Dix Park transforms the landscape into a living gallery, where creativity and nature converge. Our collaborations with artists bring unique and inspiring works to the park, enriching the visitor experience and celebrating the cultural diversity of our community.
Preserving the rich history of Dix Park is at the heart of our mission. Through careful restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures, we honor the past while creating spaces that serve today’s community needs.

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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the trolls arrived at @dixpark! 🎂 To celebrate their first birthday, stop by @flowerscottage.dixpark anytime this weekend, Oct. 24 and 25. Cottage Coffee is serving a birthday cake latte all weekend, plus troll-themed toppings for your soft serve. On Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, @ScrapExchange will be at Flowers Cottage to help you make a birthday craft out of recycled materials! Before you visit, take a look back at how they came to life. We’re sharing a clip from our never-before-seen video that follows @ThomasDambo, his crew and the volunteers who built the trolls, with Thomas telling the story behind the project. Watch the full video on YouTube at the link in our bio. Thank you to the Conservancy donors and partners who made the trolls possible 💚

Dix Park's newest addition to its public art collection, Orange Functional, created by @alexandrearrechea, opened to the public last week and we had a great time celebrating! Thank you to Alexandre, @packmensbball, @packwomensbball, The Boys and Girls Club, @RaleighParks, and everyone from the community who came out to take the first shots on our very own basketball tree with us 💚

Have you ever shot hoops on a work of art? 🏀 Next week, a 23-foot tree arrives at @dixpark , and every branch ends in a basketball hoop. It's Orange Functional, a sculpture by @AlexandreArrechea, and it's made to be played. There are 23 hoops, but you can only aim at one at a time. Pick your branch and let it fly! Misses drop to the grass like fruit from a tree. Come take your first shot at the opening celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. @packmensbball & @packwomensbball players will be there to break it in with kids from @wakejohnstonbgc and @RaleighParks. Tag the friend you're challenging to a game. 👇

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Kate Pearce, on receiving the @visitraleigh Thad Eure Jr. Memorial Award, which recognizes individuals who've made a significant contribution to the Wake County hospitality industry. Thank you, Kate, for everything you've done for @dixpark over the past 10 years! We're so grateful to have you as our leader. Here's to the next 10! 🎉

The rumors are true! @flowerscottage.dixpark opens THIS Thursday, and we can't wait for you to see it 🎉 Grab a cold drink or an ice cream cone, find a seat, and stay a while. This might be your new favorite spot to watch the park go by 💚 It's also steps from two of our resident @thomasdambo trolls, so it's the perfect place to kick off a troll hunt 🧌 📅 Open Hours Thurs: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. 📍 Flowers Cottage at Dix Park | 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603 See you Thursday! 💛

We blinked, and the Gipson Play Plaza turned 1! 🥳 As the first major project completed at @DixPark, it's been a joy to watch visitors from near and far make it their own. 💚 Tell us your favorite part below! (frozen treats are a valid answer 🍦)

Do you recognize this field? Spoiler: it doesn't look like this anymore. Swipe 👉 The Gipson Play Plaza didn’t just add something new to the park; it changed everything. It's the first real piece of the Master Plan you can fully experience. The City led the project, and the Conservancy helped raise private support to make it happen. That partnership is a big part of how Dix Park is coming together, and it can't happen without your support! Help shape what's next, become a member today!

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