Pullen Park Amusement

Raleighâ??s Pullen Park is North Carolinaâ??s first public park, dating to 1887. The park offers the cityâ??s oldest public swimming pool, a carousel, a train and paddle boats. Tennis courts are open most of the year, and during summer visitors can catch a live production at Theater in the Park.

When to Go: School groups frequent the park on weekdays, so don't expect it to be less crowded than on weekends. Early mornings or late afternoons are quieter.

School groups frequent the park on weekdays, so don't expect it to be less crowded than on weekends. Early mornings or late afternoons are quieter.

Attracting more than 1 million visitors annually, this park near North Carolina State University draws folks who come to ride the train, the paddleboats, or the 1911 Dentzel carousel. You can also swim in a large indoor aquatic center, play a game of tennis, or, if the timing is right, see a summer play at the Theater in the Park.

In Short
Grandparents remember the carved rabbits, tigers, horses and other magical animals at this recreational area's signature circa 1912 carousel. Added to the National Register of...

Richard Stanhope Pullen founded History Pullen Park on March 22, 1887. Once farmland, Mr. Pullen donated the land as a gift to the City of Raleigh to be used as parkland. He characterized it as on old cow pasture, red and rocky. He intended this land to be used for the recreation use and pleasure of the inhabitants and the visitors to the City of Raleigh. Through his visions, Pullen Park became...

Pullen Park is a public park in Raleigh, North Carolina west of downtown, adjacent to the campus of North Carolina State University, between Western Boulevard and Hillsborough Street. The park features picnic areas, a concessions stand along with several small rides including the Pullen Park Carousel, train, and kiddie boats. Pedal boats are also available for rent seasonally on the park's...