Daffodils

Daffodils in Flowers Field at Dix Park
Visit the Daffodils at Dix Park

February 13, 2024: The daffodils are blooming.

  • The daffodils at Dix Park typically bloom between February and March.
  • Free to visit seven days-a-week, from dawn until dusk.
  • The daffodils are found in Flowers Field (in yellow on the map below)
  • Use the Flowers Cottage address: 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • On weeknights and weekends, park visitors are welcome to use any parking lot. See map below for options.
  • You can walk or bike to the park via Rocky Branch Greenway and Centennial Bikeway Connector.

Learn more about Dix Park's daffodils, originally planted in 2018.

Flowers Field Event Parking Map

Know Before You Go

  • Please do not trample the flowers! Keep children and pets from straying into the daffodils.
  • Please do not pick the flowers! 
  • Dogs must be on-leash and pick up after them.
  • To see the daffodils up close, walking up and down hills, in grass and on uneven surfaces will be necessary. We recommend closed-toe shoes.
  • Port-a-johns are the only restroom available near the daffodils. Indoor restrooms are available in the The Chapel during visitor hours.
  • The Flower Cottage is operated by the Dix Park Conservancy and is not open to the public.
  • NC Department of Health and Human Services employees work on the campus Monday -Friday. Please be respectful of their working environment and avoid DHHS buildings and parking areas during business hours. 

Professional Photography

Professional photographers are welcome to have photo shoots/sessions at the Dix Park Sunflower Field, however, all commercial film or photography in a City of Raleigh Park requires a permit. 

You can apply for an annual film permit directly through the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. This is a one year permit and covers all City of Raleigh Parks. To apply for the permit, please contact Kathryn Gebhardt with the Raleigh Parks at 919-996-4510 or kathryn.gebhardt@raleighnc.gov. 

Accessibility

Currently, portions of Dix Park - including around the sunflower field - have uneven paths and surfaces, and are not fully accessible for all mobility needs. Accessibility is a primary focus for park improvements, planning and development. Learn more about Accessibility at Dix Park. 

Questions?

Contact us at info@dixpark.org or call 919-996-3255