Children play outside the House of Many Porches Market at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park during a preview day Saturday, May 24, 2025. The House of Many Porches will sell food and drinks.

Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park has 10 restroom “cabanas” with enough space to change clothes. The park will officially open with a grand opening celebration on June 6th, 7th and 8th.

Gipson Play Plaza, the 18.5-acre playground at Dix Park, opens to the public Friday, June 6. The official opening time is 4 p.m., according to officials.

City officials break ground on Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park . Almost 20 acres of land will be transformed into a playground for all ages. Posted 3:10 a.m. Aug 15, 2022 — Updated 3:29 a.m. Aug ...

Gipson Play Plaza bathrooms, dogs and other rules. Restrooms: The plaza has 10 restroom cabanas with spaces to change clothes, with one of the cabanas having a private shower.

Construction of the Gipson Play Plaza is expected to start in September and last 24–27 months, Pearce says. The plaza is projected to open in 2024. Support independent local journalism .

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