Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a growing number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, many require pre-registration. Follow the links to register.
Find all upcoming events at dorotheadixpark.org/calendar.
Here are some upcoming free events. Make sure to follow the links for more details, to register, and to see what part of the park the event is taking place in.
Get Fit at Dix — Yoga in the Park
Every Wednesday from March 11th to September 30th, 2020
6 p.m.
Free, but please register
Enjoy the nature and tranquility of Dorothea Dix Park as certified yoga instructor, Dana Lindquist leads you through yoga poses to increase strength and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome!
Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, a towel and a filled water bottle. Water is not available in the park. There are port-a-johns available, but they may be a significant walk from the yoga location.
1st + 3rd Wednesdays: Gentle Flow Yoga
2nd + 4th Wednesdays: Yin Yoga—Meditative, Deep Stretch
This program is free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.
Location
Williams Field at Dix Park, corner of Blair Drive and Umstead Drive. Nearest building address is 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603.
RSVP
Registration is strongly encouraged. In case of inclement weather, they will email all registered participants. The minimum age is 12 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Flight Day at Dix Park
Saturday, March 14th, 2020
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free, but please register
Before we know it, spring will be in the air! That means our kites will be in the air too! Join us for Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park, in partnership with Y Guides YMCA of the Triangle.
Bring your kites or other homemade flying machines and rockets and spend time enjoying your friends, family, and Y Guides tribe in the beautiful outdoors. There will be food trucks, kite vendors, and awesome folks from Y Guides and YMCA of the Triangle!
Explore Dix Park: Guided Walking Tours
March 22nd, 2020, 1 p.m.
April 26th, 2020, 1 p.m.
May 23rd, 2020, 3 p.m.
June 21st, 2020, 1 p.m.
July 19th, 2020, 1 p.m.
August 15th, 2020, 3 p.m.
Free, but you must register (and they fill up)
Dorothea Dix Park: Past, Present and Future
This free 2-hour, 3.5 mile walking tour will cover the history of the buildings, land, and legacy of Dorothea Dix; the current use of the area as the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services; and the next steps the City is taking to plan the future of the park.
Registration Required
Our walking tours are very popular and fill up quickly! Registration through Eventbrite is required.
Weather
If there is inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and rescheduled. Registered participants will be notified by email.
Location
Please meet in Dorothea Dix Park at the Kirby Building parking lot. From Western Boulevard, turn onto Hunt Drive. At the stop sign, turn right onto Umstead Drive. Turn right into the first parking lot off of Umstead. We will meet at the gazebo by the parking lot.
Know Before You Go
Walking up hills, in grass and on uneven surfaces will be necessary. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. There are only port-a-johns available for restroom facilities in the park with no drinking water available. Please bring a water bottle.
Get Fit at Dix — Tidal Movement
Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 2nd to May 28th, 2020
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free, but registration is required. Registration opens March 16th. Follow above link to register at that time.
Get Fit at Dix with FREE community pop-up classes from Current Wellness!
Combining yoga with strength training elements, Tidal Movement is the best of both worlds. Brit Guerin Wellness is brings her signature high-energy movement class to Dorothea Dix Park Tuesdays and Thursdays this spring.
Every session begins with grounding techniques to center our minds, moves into core and functional training, and ends with gratitude. Come ready to move!
Explore Dix Park: Bird Walk
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 8 AM – 10
Free but you must register and (they fill up).
It’s spring and the birds are singing! Grab your binoculars and scopes and join us at Dorothea Dix Park to look for and identify birds. Many of the birds we see and hear in the spring are migrants returning north from their wintering grounds in the tropics. Dr. Moorman will lead a walk through the Dorothea Dix campus in search of spring migrants and other birds.
Know Before You Go
– This event will take place outdoors the entire time.
– Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
– Plan to bring binoculars for the walk.
Registration is Required
This is a free program, but tickets are limited and registration is required via Eventbrite.
Weather
If there is inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and rescheduled. Registered participants will be notified by email.
Accessibility
Dorothea Dix Park continues to work to be accessible and welcoming for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility. Accessible Parking with reserved spaces is available in all lots on campus. Handicap accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Portions of Dorothea Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces are not ADA accessible at this time.
Planning a visit to Dix Park and have questions about accessibility? Contact Joseph Voska, Programs and Operations Supervisor, at 919-996-6688 or joseph.voska@raleighnc.gov
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free but you must register and they fill upAll creatures grow and change in their lifetime, but the life cycle of a frog is an extraordinary one! Preschoolers can hop on over to the park to learn all about tadpoles and frogs through games, songs and live pond creatures to see up close and touch.This early childhood program is for ages 2-6 years old. A guardian must accompany the child at all times.Weather
If there is inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and rescheduled. Registered participants will be notified by email.
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