Council members unanimously approved a contract with Rhino Sports & Entertainment, LLC for supplemental security at Gipson during the overnight hours and special events.

Electric bike curiosities will find a home in Raleigh's upcoming free event, Ride Raleigh: Dockless Demo Day, set to unfold ...

Children play outside the House of Many Porches Market at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025. The House of Many Porches will sell food and drinks.

Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park has 10 restroom “cabanas” with enough space to change clothes. The park will officially open with a grand opening celebration on June 6th, 7th and 8th.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park hosted a private event on Saturday, welcoming children and families to preview the unique, free, and inclusive space. Spanning 18.5 acres, the Play Plaza is more ...

WRAL took a sneak peek at a new one-of-a-kind landmark coming to Dix Park in Raleigh. City park employees and their families were able to take an early look at Gipson Play Plaza, a new recreation ...

An aerial view of the nearly completed Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park in Raleigh on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Travis Long [email protected] ...

The Play Plaza, named after Pat and Tom Gipson who donated $10 million to the park, has several sections. Fountain Plaza: This includes a half-acre gathering space with benches and cafe tables.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Big crowds and heavy rains have forced Raleigh to make adjustments after Dix Park’s Gipson Play Plaza saw 68,000 visitors in its first week.

Allen Rammer plays under the waterfall at Gipson Play Plaza in Raleigh, N.C. on Thursday, July 3, 2025. It was the hottest ...

Good morning, readers. Gipson Play Plaza in Dix Park was designed and built over a period of several years, with the help of hundreds of collaborators and members of the public who gave their input.