New life for old homes as Raleigh preserves Dix Park’s ‘Stone Houses’ history

News & ObserverGuest UserMay 31, 2024Stone Houses, preservation, Park Projects

Dix Park’s Historic ‘Stone Houses’ Restored, Repurposed Thanks to $5 Million Gift

At a ribbon cutting today, Dix Park’s trio of century-old Stone Houses began a new life as vibrant hubs of the 308-acre urban campus.

Press ReleaseAnna TorresMay 31, 2024Park Projects, Stone Houses

Dix Park Conservancy Teams with Duke Energy, Renowned Raleigh Artist to Transform Power Poles into Sunflowers

A pair of ordinary power poles that have long stood over the rolling hills of Dix Park will soon transform into enormous sunflowers. The innovative foray into ‘creative infrastructure’ comes courtesy of a collaboration between Dix Park Conservancy, Duke Energy and Raleigh-based artist Thomas Sayre.

Press ReleaseAnna TorresNovember 8, 2023Park Projects, Gipson Play Plaza