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Summer Fun For Raleigh Families

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 the first public park in North Carolina.

A main attraction of Pullen Park is the Amusement Center.  Adored by generations of Raleigh's citizens, Pullen Park is the fifth oldest operating amusement park in the United States and the sixteenth oldest in the world.

The Amusement Center features:
- Gustave A. Dentzel Carousel (1911) , which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
- C.P. Huntington miniature train, a one-third size, near-replica of the famous locomotive of the same name.
- Kiddie boats
- Lake Howell, offering pedal boat rentals
- TVLand "Andy & Opie" statue
- Playground
- Children's amphitheatre
- Picnic shelters available for rent
- Welcome Center where you may purchase ride tickets, make shelter reservations, or purchase souvenirs
- Pullen Place Cafe serving fresh, locally produced foods and concessions

The park is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., May through August. Pullen Park Amusement hours will vary depending on the season. Some rides may close early due to darkness. Ticket Sales close at 8:45pm with Rides Closing at 9:00pm. For more information on Pullen Park, please contact 919-996-6468