Open daily. The carousel closes for maintenance Nov 3–13, and pedal boats are out until spring 2027 for Lake Howell construction.
About Pullen Park
Pullen Park is a city park near NC State with a classic carousel, a miniature train, kiddie boats and big playgrounds. It suits toddlers and young kids best. Entry is free and each ride is $2, so a full morning of rides costs less than one go-kart lap elsewhere.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ride ticket (carousel, train, kiddie boats) | $2 | Per person per ride; under 1 free with a paying adult |
| Junior Conductor Adventure | $7 | Per family, bought in person |
| Carnival games | $2 | Unlimited plays per player; seasonal |
Park entry is free. Rides are $2 each, bought online through RecLink or at the park.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
Pullen Park doesn't use promo codes. Entry is free and rides are $2, so there's nothing to discount.
Good to know
- Address
- 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Hours
- Rides Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM, Fri–Sun 10 AM–8 PM (varies by season). Park 7 AM–9 PM daily.
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- +1-919-996-6468
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by City of Raleigh
Don't miss
- Historic carousel
- Miniature train that loops the park and runs through a tunnel
- Kiddie boats on Lake Howell
- Four playgrounds split by age, from preschool to 12
- Theatre in the Park and the Pullen Place Cafe
Little ways to save
Buy ride tickets online through RecLink; the city says a cashier isn't always on hand.
The carousel is closed Nov 3–13 for maintenance, so plan around it if that's the main draw.
The train shuts down around sunset. Ride it first on short fall and winter days.
Call 919-996-6472 after about 10:30 AM to hear which rides are running that day.
Questions people ask us
How much are rides at Pullen Park?
Each ride is $2 per person, and kids under 1 ride free with a paying adult. Entry to the park is free.
What are Pullen Park's ride hours?
Rides run Monday to Thursday 10 AM–6 PM and Friday to Sunday 10 AM–8 PM, with shorter hours in some seasons. The park itself is open 7 AM–9 PM daily.
Are the pedal boats open?
No. Pedal boats are out until spring 2027 because of construction on Lake Howell.
How old is Pullen Park?
It opened in 1887. The city calls it North Carolina's first public park and the fifth-oldest operating amusement park in the country.
More parks nearby
Where these prices come from: City of Raleigh, Pullen Park Amusements, City of Raleigh, Pullen Park. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.