Dix Park will balance amenities, wide open space
On Friday, the folks who are planning the future of Dix Park shared a home movie, their vision for what the space can be.
Posted — UpdatedOn Friday, the folks who are planning the future of Dix Park shared a home movie, their vision for what the space can be.
"We wanted everyone to be able to get a flavor of the excitement," said Sean Malone, president and CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy.
Kate Pearce, Dix Park project director for the City of Raleigh, calls the work so far "an amazing experience."
Pearce, Malone and others are working to balance additions like the fountains and playgrounds depicted in the park vision video with the pandemic-induced desire for space to spread out outdoors.
This year park planners are renovating the historic chapel on the property to create community meeting space, adding signs about the historic significance of the hill and planning the Grand Plaza and Adventure Play area.
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