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The Stone Houses
Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, check out the Attun sculpture, and stop into the Visitor Center – open Thursday & Friday, 9am-2pm and Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm. Public restrooms are open 8am-8pm daily.
Fall Program + Event Guide
Embrace the spirit of the season with a variety of FREE indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to captivate all ages. Falling for Local and Movies on the Lawn: Halloween Double Feature also return so you can celebrate the season in style. For the full lineup, check out our comprehensive guide below.
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Pop-up Disc Golf
Disc golf returns this fall! Our temporary 9-hole course is designed for players of all experience levels. Open for play September 6 - October 27. Check out the course map, scorecard and parking detials at the link below.
Yoga is a practice of connection… connecting us to our more authentic selves and connecting people together into community.
Enjoy the nature and tranquility of Dix Park with a yoga class to increase strength and flexibility.
Event Details
Join our weekly outdoor yoga practice and for a season of rejuvenation, zen, movement, and mindful bliss. All fitness levels welcome!
Getting to Dix Park
There are multiple entrances to Dorothea Dix Park. The most widely used entrances are Hunt Drive at Western Boulevard, South Boylan Avenue at Western Boulevard, Umstead Drive at Lake Wheeler Road, and Goode Street at Lake Wheeler Road. Because this is an active staff campus for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the next few years, parking at Dorothea Dix Park is limited during business hours. On weekends, visitors may park in any of the parking areas striped green.
Hours
Dorothea Dix Park is open daily (including holidays) from dawn to dusk. Hours for events vary. Please note that areas of the park may be closed occasionally for maintenance or events.
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At the Dog Park dogs can run and play off-leash. Dogs must be on-leash in all other areas of Dix Park.
Find directions and parking info at the link below.