Plaza & Play: Artist Engagement Walking Tour
Unfortunately due to the evening’s weather forecast, the Plaza & Play: Artist Engagement Walking Tour has been cancelled.
You can still share your ideas in the survey at the Plaza & Play Public Art Engagement Portal.
Stay connected for future engagement opportunities on the public art in Plaza & Play!
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Our in-person Plaza & Play Artist Engagement is now an outdoor meeting with the artists at the site of the future Dix Park Plaza & Play.
Join the artists selected for the Plaza & Play Public Art project to share your thoughts about public art in Dix Park. Meet artists Johnny Lee Chapman III, Donald Lipski, and Mark Reigleman, share your insights and ideas about the park and the Raleigh community.
This 1.5 hour walk will visit the area of the future Dix Park Plaza & Play along Lake Wheeler Road. The conversation will include learning more about the artist's work and process, an overview of the Plaza & Play design and opportunities for public art.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Dorothea Dix Temporary Dog Park, 695 Palmer Drive, Raleigh NC 27603
RSVP: Please register at the link below so we know how many people to expect.
Online Option:
Questions? Contact Plaza & Play Project Manager, Grayson Maughan at 919-996-4793 or Grayson.Maughan@raleighnc.gov
COVID-19 Safety Update
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Effective Friday, August 13, 2021: Face coverings are required in indoor spaces within the City limits.
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Mask use is strongly encouraged in outdoor spaces when social distancing is not possible.
- Please stay home if you are sick!
- A 6-foot distance should be maintained between yourself and other participants.
- Visit Raleigh Parks COVID-19 page for the latest information and guidance.
Accessibility
Dorothea Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dorothea Dix Park, including the Plaza & Play site, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the newly renovated Chapel. Accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field.
Programs and events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.