This is What I Do Video Series featuring Robert Hinson, Train driver at Pullen Park

This is What I Do: Drive the Train at Pullen Park!

Meet Robert Hinson, Attractions Specialist at Pullen Park

Thousands of employees keep the City running each day. The video series, “This is What I Do,” highlights the unsung heroes who often work behind the scenes to serve our community.

Our most recent episode features Robert Hinson, an Attractions Specialist at Pullen Park. Robert is retired from a long career with Wake County Parks and Recreation. During a visit to the park with his family, he thought to himself “I should be driving that train!”

As an Attractions Specialist, Robert not only drives the train, but runs the carousel and kiddie boats as well. He loves his job and is truly in awe of the people who make Pullen Park such a magical place. His favorite part of the job - the kids!

Watch the video to learn more!

This is What I Do! Drive the train at Pullen Park

Robert Hinson is retired, but after a visit to Pullen Park with his family, he thought to himself, "I should be driving that train!" Now, more than 3 years later, he is in awe of the people who make Pullen so magical, and is happy he gets to be a "rock star to a 4-year-old."

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