The Pullen Amusements area has undergone extensive renovations. Renovations include a new carousel house, welcome center, concessions building, restroom, and train station. Site improvements of the center include a new entrance, event spaces, playground, underground utilities, and picnic shelters. Additionally Lake Howell was drained and dredged for regular lake maintenance and to allow for updates including a new apron and installation of a geothermal energy system. Pullen Park was founded on March 22, 1887 by Richard Stanhope Pullen. Once farm land, Mr. Pullen donated the land as a gift to the City of Raleigh to be used as park land. Some fees are required for some of the park features.

Ride Ticket Information:

Tickets are required for each ride in PullenPark. Each amusement ride requires a certain number of tickets in order to ride. Tickets are available at the ticket office next to the concessions building, contact the park for current ticket prices. The carousel, train, and kiddie boats require one ticket per person. The pedal cruisers require five tickets per half hour boat rental. Advance tickets sales are available. The ticket office closes 15 minutes before the rides close to ensure enough time for patrons to ride. The amusement rides are subject to close early due to inclement weather or darkness.

Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm Holiday Hours: Rides closed December 8th-11th for Holiday Express. Holiday Express hours are 4:00pm-9:00pm

Closed December 23rd-26th

Closed January 1st

Fees: No entry fees for this park
Metro Region: Triangle, NC
Park Management: City

Printed Materials
Park Map