Pullen Park features rides, an aquatic center, arts center, and theater that have offered a variety of social, physical, and cultural events to the public for over a century. Founded in 1887 as the first public park in North Carolina, it has grown over the years. Now, the facility offers picnic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, pedal boats, a concession stand, and more. Enjoy a dip in the Olympic-size pool, hop on a train or carousel ride, admire the latest exhibit in the arts center, or just stroll the paths and bridges. If you work up an appetite, stop by the cafe. Plan your visit to Pullen Park and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Raleigh route planner.
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Pullen Park reviews
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The playground is well laid out and divided into sections so that younger children aren’t caught up in rougher play with older children. The train ride was fun. Sadly, the carousel was closed, so we..... more
The playground is well laid out and divided into sections so that younger children aren’t caught up in rougher play with older children. The train ride was fun. Sadly, the carousel was closed, so we..... more »
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Great for a picnic and stroll through the park! They have a carousel and cute train. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and then walked the small park.
Great for a picnic and stroll through the park! They have a carousel and cute train. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and then walked the small park. more »
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Searching for parks and found this one. Decided to spend our time before we go to grocery store. Got surprised when visited. Such a awesome place to spend a day. Attractions are Carousel, Kiddie Boat and Train.. Carousel was closed but kiddie boat and train were operative. $1.5 each for both rides which is more that worth for the rides. One can easily spend a whole day here just sitting and looking at the nature. Just loved this park. Strongly recommended.
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My son absolutely loved this park, from the playground (great for toddlers) to the train ride and everything in between. Concessions were reasonably priced, however we didn't order so i can't speak to the quality of the food. Lots of picnic areas in the grass or under a shelter. Plenty of turtles and fish to see in the water and an overall pleasant appearance of the park. Can't wait to go back when the boats and carousel are open and running.
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