Published 3/30/2026 at 4 p.m.Updated 4/27/2026 at 1 p.m.
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History plays at Pullen Park! As the fifth-oldest operating amusement park in the U.S., we invite you to explore Pullen Amusements’ many rides and adventures.
Tickets are required for each ride in Pullen Park. Tickets are $2 per person. Children under one year ride for free with paying adults. Ticket sales close 15 minutes prior to the ride's closing. Cashiers may not be available. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online in advance on RecLink.
Pullen Park Amusements' hours will vary depending on the season. Some rides may close early due to darkness or inclement weather.
Know Before You Go
Parking
Parking is available at the park entrance at 520 Ashe Ave, including accessible spaces.
Accessibility
The park features paved sidewalks throughout that are wheelchair, scooter, or Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) accessible. Please see below for information about ride accessibility.
Some areas where special events take place may not be accessible to all visitors. Please call 919-996-6468 or speak to a staff member on-site if you have additional questions or to discuss your group’s needs.
Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov
Restrooms
Restroom facilities are available in the park during the open hours listed below. Both locations include accessible facilities.
Pullen Place Cafe
Located in the amusement area near the Welcome Center, Pullen Place Cafe offers fresh, local, and seasonal foods. View Hours, Menus, and More
Junior Conductor Adventure
Purchase your tickets in person. $7 per family/compass
Geared towards families with children ages 5-12
Pick up your smart compass and let the kids navigate you around the park with this new wearable technology. Once you find the spot you've been searching for, your phone will synch up to the compass to display some fun historical facts about the park and give you some exciting activities to complete.
Look for other adventures in the future such as nature, fitness, trees, and more!
This experience is self-guided and expected to last between 30-45 minutes
Carnival Games
Available seasonally
Purchase your tickets in person
Test your luck and your skill in these games of chance as you try and master our specially themed carnival games such as The Great Carousel Race, The Mega Wire, The Trail Runner, and more!
Unlimited plays for $2 per player
Carousel
From 1911, the Gustave A. Dentzel Carousel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The ride requires one ticket per person.
Must be 42 inches tall to ride alone, if under 42 inches a parent/guardian must ride with them and both require a ticket.
The carousel is wheelchair accessible and includes a bench seating option.
Due to construction taking place on Lake Howell, pedal boats will be unavailable until spring 2027.
Other Amusements
TV Land "Andy & Opie" statue
Children's Amphitheater
Caboose
Pétanque and Bocce Courts
Located at the Upper Shelter Area
Free to use.
Reservations take priority – $7/hour includes equipment rental
Visit the Welcome Center or Kiosk for reservations.
Playgrounds
Swing Area: (All ages) 10 traditional belt swings for all ages, 1 preschool full-bucket seat swing, 1 accessible molded bucket swing, and 1 tire swing
School Age Climb and Slide: (5-12 years old) 2 universally accessible slides, 6 climbing opportunities, 1 see-saw, and 1 shade structure
Sand Play: (2-12 years old) 2 sand diggers, 1 accessible sand digger, 2 shade structures, 1 playhouse, Music making equipment and stage, and 1 accessible spring platform
Preschool Playground: (2-5 years old) Enclosed by a positive barrier of fence and vegetation, 3 slides,1 preschool full-bucket seat swing,1 accessible molded bucket swing, 1 see-saw, stepping stones, and 2 shade structures
Volunteers are always needed at our historic sites and museums. If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer, contact Savannah Hubbard at savannah.hubbard@raleighnc.gov or view the volunteer information for the Historic Resources and Museums Program.
Hours
For daily updated ride operations, please call 919-996-6472. The information on the phone line will be updated around 10:30 a.m. daily.