Dix Park
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America’s most exciting urban park project. 308-acre site blends historic architecture & rich landscapes into a unique destination in the heart of Raleigh, NC.
Raleigh, NC
Joined August 2009
Join us at Dix Park this August for FREE events and programs: Yoga, Traffic Garden, Trolley Tour, Kirby Derby, a summer block party, and more! ☀️ Explore:
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Now that the sunflowers are past their peak they've become a buffet for the birds! Now's a great time to spot some feathery friends like the Goldfinch, the American Redstart, the Summer Tanager, the Yellow Warbler, and the colorful Painted Bunting! 🐦. 📸: @BobKarpDR
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On this Day in Dix Park: August 1, 2020 - Kaya Littleturtle of the Lumbee Tribe performs a land blessing at Dix Park as a part of Raleigh’s first Native land acknowledgment ceremony.
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Our memories of the sunflowers are still blooming brightly, even as they begin to fade. We teamed up with Raleigh Water to find out how the community enjoyed the iconic Raleigh attraction this year. 🌻☀️
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RT @DowntownRaleigh: What if DTR and @DixPark were seamlessly connected? 🏙️🌳 Join us for a pre-session discussion at State of Downtown pres….
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"Strange that so few ever come to the woods to see how the pine lives and grows and spires, lifting its evergreen arms to the light. " - Henry David Thoreau 🌲☀️. 📍The Pine Loop Trail in Dix Park
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We get a little help from @RaleighWater to ensure these blooms return each year—so we decided to have some fun in the sunflower fields. Here's our take on life as a sunflower! 🌻. Join us this Saturday, July 26, for our Birthday in Bloom event! Learn more:
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Our friends over at @DixPark are celebrating a big milestone - cheers to a decade of fun! We teamed up for a little collab, and it was blooming with good vibes. Did you spot these two in the fields? The full video from this Dix Park × Raleigh Water collab drops tmrw — stay tuned!
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Happy Birthday Dix Park! 🌻🥳 . On this day in 2015, @raleighgov purchased the 308-acre property now known as Dix Park to create an extraordinary park. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey so far. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish in the next 10 years!
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To celebrate the sunflowers and 10 years of Dix Park @trophybrewing created a Birthday Brew just for Dix Park! . House of Many Porches Market will be at the Sunflower Field selling this and other brews at our Birthday in Bloom event this Saturday from 6 - 9pm! 🍺🌻
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Join us for Kirby Derby on Aug 23! 🏁 Pinecar Races at 3:30 pm, Parade at 4:30 pm, Soapbox Derby at 5:30 pm! 🎉 Get details & RSVP: . 📷: Beth Kahlifa IG: bethglobal / Kirby Derby
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🌻 On July 26, visit the Sunflower Field for a free postcard from @raleighparks. Write a message, drop it in our mailbox, and we'll mail it for you! . Learn more:
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RT @CardinalAndPine: 🌻 Every spring, Raleigh's @dixpark plants hundreds of thousands of sunflowers. They're blooming right now. Click the l….
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The Dix Park sunflowers are blooming and we're ready to celebrate! 🌻🥳 . Join us on Saturday, July 26 for Birthday in Bloom to celebrate 10 Years of Dix Park! Learn more:
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On July 6, Wild Wonders crafted and installed bird boxes around the park. Four boxes are located near the Flower Cottage, Stone Houses, and The Grove. Thank you for contributing to the well-being of songbirds in the park!. Learn more about Wild Wonders at
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RT @RaleighGov: It’s that time of year again! Be sure to visit @DixPark for a spectacular show of sunflowers! Plus, find out about an upcom….
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Wow the summer storms have been quite the bloom booster. 🌻🌻🌻 The #DixParkSunflowers are showing off earlier than expected. Plan your visit at Thanks to our partners in pollination:.@RaleighGov @RaleighParks @Raleigh_Water .@DixConservancy & @PNCBank
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Take a moment to relax with more Dix Park ASMR 😌. Have you seen the colorful Zinnias next to the sunflower field? 🌸
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Big Field, Big Fun! 🪁 The Big Field has plenty of room for any summer activity. Fly kites, throw a frisbee, play volleyball, or relax in the shady hammock grove! The possibilities are as endless as this greenspace! 🌳💚
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