Nick Neptune

It's National Fitness Day! 💪⚽ From playing sports with friends to joining us for Yoga in the Park to biking beneath the shade of the oak trees, there are so many ways to get moving at Dix Park! Plan your visit at dixpark.org

Start your Dix Park visit at the Stone Houses Visitor Center! Ask welcome staff questions, learn park history, and enjoy the views. 🏡 Visitor Center: Sat & Sun 11 am - 5 pm 🚻 Public Restrooms: Daily 8 am - 8 pm Plan your visit at dixpark.org/visit

Bring the whole family out to Dix Park for the Run for Love 5k with @nogrunclub and @trophymaywood 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🌈 Little runners can take the lead in the Kids Dash, a free 400-meter run just for kids, presented by Dix Park. Learn more and sign up at dixpark.org/events

There are so many FREE things to do at Dix Park this May including a pop up skate park, the Teen Vendor Market, the Great Pup Meet Up, the Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, and so much more! 🌳✨ Explore the full calendar at dixpark.org/events

Shop with over 50 teen makers, artists, and entrepreneurs showcasing their creations at an outdoor vendor market at House of Many Porches Market Saturday, May 16 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 📍 House of Many Porches Market Learn more at dixpark.org/events

Grab your pup and enjoy a tail-wagging community event in partnership with @raleighpolice Department North Community Engagement Unit and Raleigh Animal Control! The Great Pup Meet Up 📅 Saturday, May 23 📍 The Big Field ⌚ 11 am - 3 pm Learn more at dixpark.org/events

Kick off Bike Month with @raleighgov at Bike Bonanza! Join other cycling enthusiasts, friends, and community members for a few hours of fun and biking related activities! 🚲 Bike Bonanza 🚲 📅 Friday, May 1 ⌚ 4:30 - 6:30 pm 📍 Harvey Hill Learn more at dixpark.org/events

Want to be part of art at the park? We're looking for volunteers to help paint murals at Dix Park as part of an initiative with @raleigh_arts 🎨 All are welcome to join regardless of artistic experience! Learn more and sign up at dixpark.org/volunteer

Happy Arbor Day! 🌳 As Dix Park grows, we work with the City’s Urban Forestry team to evaluate every tree. Our goal is to preserve as many healthy trees as possible - protecting and preserving our beautiful trees is always a priority! 💚

The moment you've all been waiting for...it's water season at Gipson Play Plaza! 💦 The Waterfall and Splash Pad and Watermill Mountain are back on and start each day at 10 am! Plan your visit at dixpark.org/gipsonplayplaza

Roll in for a pop-up skate park with Skate Raleigh 🛹 This all-ages, all-skill-level event welcomes beginners and experienced skaters alike. Whether you’re skating for the first time or just cruising with friends, come enjoy the good vibes! Learn more at dixpark.org/events

Same field, three years apart 🌳 The Gipson Play Plaza is the first piece of the Dix Park Master Plan you can fully experience. The City led the project, and the Conservancy helped fund it. Become a member and help shape what's next: ow.ly/poAv50YLp25

📣Join us in welcoming our new President & CEO, Kate Pearce! Kate may be new to the Conservancy, but she's certainly a familiar face around here. She's spent the last decade leading @DixPark as its Executive Director. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/Q19v50YKFe6

Treat your best friend to an adventure at the Dix Park Dog Park! 🐾 With areas for big and little dogs, it's a Dog Park for every pup! Plan your visit at dixpark.org/dogpark

Some inspo for your garden to celebrate National Gardening Day 🌼 📍 The Healing Garden at The Chapel and Gipson Play Plaza

National Volunteer Week is April 19 - 25 💚 At Dix Park, our volunteers help bring the park to life, creating spaces for everyone to enjoy. From caring for green spaces to bringing art to life, there are lots of opportunities to volunteer! Learn more at dixpark.org/volunteer

There's always something to discover in Dix Park, like beautiful blooms along a shady stroll 🌼🌳 Plan your visit at dixpark.org

Heads up park goers! 📢⚠️ The week of April 13-17, maintenance work is happening at Gipson Play Plaza and some areas of the playground will be closed. Make sure to check the website when you plan your visit! dixpark.org 📲

As you stroll through the west side of Dix Park, you may notice some fencing 👀 The City of Raleigh is removing four buildings as part of a long-term vision to restore nature and create a greener, more connected, more welcoming park. Learn more: dixpark.org/park-developme…

Join us for an open mic gathering celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, you’re welcome here. April 17 | 6 pm - 8 pm Learn more at dixpark.org/events