We know spring is on the way because the daffodils are blooming at Dix Park. This is a prime spot for photo ops, of the daffodils, the Raleigh skyline, and you!
2024 is the sixth year of the “River of Daffodils.” Over 40,000 are blooming!
Read on for all the details about visiting the daffodil fields. All this information is directly from Dix Park’s daffodils page.
Also, please take a look at this map of Dorothea Dix Park, to get an idea of where everything is, including parking.
You might also be interested in sunflowers in Dix Park (and 12 more sunflower fields in the Triangle), and 10 public gardens in the Triangle!
Visit the Daffodils at Dix Park
- The daffodils typically bloom in February or March. As of February 13, 2024, they are currently blooming!
- The daffodils are planted in Flowers Field off Umstead Drive behind the Flower Cottage and near the historic cemetery.
- Weekday Public Parking is available in select lots.
- On weeknights and weekends, park visitors are welcome to use any paved lot.
- You can walk or bike to the park. Dix Park is located on the Rocky Branch Greenway.
Know Before You Go
- Visitors are welcome to visit the daffodils seven days-a-week, from dawn until dusk.
- 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 Chapel Event Center 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 photographers are welcome to have sessions at the park, however, all commercial film or photography taking place 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 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.
