Address
2105 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
Details
The Plaza & Play is approximately 12 acres and sits on the southern edge of the park and will become the main entrance to Dix Park along Lake Wheeler Road, welcoming visitors travelling from around the City and across the State.
As described in the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan, the Plaza & Play aspires to be an inviting and inspiring public space for all ages with one of a kind play spaces, a civic plaza, fountains, gardens, and areas to cookout and relax with family and friends. The history of the site will come alive through public art, interpretive signage, and a rehabilitated historic house.
The project design will rely upon and build from analyses, priorities, and recommendations as defined by the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan, approved by the Raleigh City Council on February 19, 2019.
For More Information
Contact: Grayson Maughan – Senior Park Planner, Project Manager at (919) 996-4793 or grayson.maughan@raleighnc.gov
What's Nearby
Nearby Parking
- 518 S Dawson St Lot518 S Dawson St (0.8 miles NE)
- 223 W Lenoir St Parking Lot 62*223 W Lenoir St (0.8 miles NE)
- 800 S Salisbury St Parking Lot RC800 S Salisbury St (0.8 miles NE)
- 0 S Salisbury St Lot*0 S Salisbury St (0.8 miles E)
Nearby Dining
- Willow House Coffee1004 S Saunders St (0.4 miles NE)
- Cold Off The Press416 W South St (0.6 miles NE)
- Sam Jones BBQ502 W Lenoir St (0.6 miles NE)
- Boulted Bread328 Dupont Cir (0.7 miles NE)
Nearby Shopping
- Hartwell620 W South St (0.5 miles NE)
- Crawlspace Press614 W South St (0.5 miles NE)
- Feature Flora612 W South St (0.5 miles NE)
- Sircastletees610 W South St (0.5 miles NE)
Nearby Arts + Culture
- Dorothea Dix Park2105 Umstead Dr (866 feet NW)
- The Wicked Witch416 W South St (0.6 miles NE)
- Raleigh Chamber800 S Salisbury St (0.8 miles NE)
- Red Hat Amphitheater500 S McDowell St (0.8 miles NE)