Reviews of Pullen Park (Park)

Nessa Rutazamba

This is a historic staple in Raleigh. I love this park and of course it gets extremely busy on the weekends so take caution if you have toddlers. Even I love the carousel

Courtney Nicole

Beautiful place! The carousel was built in 1911 and it is still gorgeous. There is also a train and paddle boats. The carousel and train cost 1 ticket per person, which is $1.50 each (totally reasonable) and the paddle boats hold up to 4 riders and costs 4 tickets. There are lots of playgrounds and play areas for very young and older kids. No admission fee to get in the gates.

Nessa Rutazamba

This is a historic staple in Raleigh. I love this park and of course it gets extremely busy on the weekends so take caution if you have toddlers. Even I love the carousel

Shane Daugherty

One of the best parks in the Raleigh area! So many things to do whether you would like a quiet moment or a one with others to interact with and view. We have two smaller children so it is perfect for us. Parking is the biggest challenge and require some patients. Once you get past that it’s fantastic! Drives quite a crowd on a school day off.

Tony Sanders

Good if you have children, clean, but uneventful if you are an adult with no children

Todd Scorzafava

Very nice.. definitely has changed since I was a child.. thankfully there are some things that are still the same...just updated..great memories

Jimmy Boese

Beautiful park. Some of the staff seem like you're an inconvenience to them. Several of the padal boats had 5 people, including children. When I asked if I could take my 18 month old child with my wife and 2 small sons, i was told I had to get 2 boats. Either apply the rule evenly or not at all. So other than the attractions, it's a nice place to take the kids for the afternoon.

Tyler Bennett

Clean place. Well thought out layout, cheap cost for the train and the merry go round. Well maintained yards and gardens. Playgrounds are kid friendly and separated by age groups.

Andioop Z

Such a gem in raleigh ! Went here as a kid and while it's all renovated and usually crowded on a pretty day, if it's ever a bit less crowded it's so much fun for everyone ! They have the carousel, train, paddle boats and playground and it's a big place. I loved going here as a kid and it is still a great place for families !

Bashan Abdullah

I've been going to this park since I was a kid and I love how they've changed it over the years. It's a wonder place for the whole family to enjoy!

naureen ridge

Very beautiful park. Busy place. Unfortunately boats were closed down. Water needs to be cleaned of trash. There are different areas you can visit at the park whether you're looking for serenity or some noisy friends for your little ones.

Terry Nimmer

The mix of size, texture and color of all the plantings makes this park the gem of all Wake county parks.

Jeff Webber

Great place for a stroll on a Sunday afternoon. Couples young and old, families and friends hosting at the many picnic shelters celebrating birthdays and other occasions. Plenty of activities to enjoy. Close to NC State, Cameron Village.

Alonza Watson

GBY All. We enjoyed the Park

Shyam Ram

Great park... Kids love it and great for picnics and walks.

Mike King

Took our 3 yr. old grandson during the week. Not crowded, he had a blast. Clean and well maintained.

Nairobi P

Beautiful and clean park. A plus for the indoor carousel and pedal boats! Nice scenes for photography!

Katrina Richardson

Great place fun little rides and great staff! Will definitely be back!!

Jessie Cookson

A family friendly location that I’ve gone to for years. Absolutely love the train and attractions! Kept clean and beautiful landscaping! Here you can ride the carousel, the boats, the train or even play in the sand box. Has a great walking trail and paddle boats to ride on!

Alluring Media

There's no fee to get in. 1.50 to go on the merry go round or the train. The park is clean. Really nice spot with shade and plenty of seating. Beautiful

Jonathan Fowler

Awesome park. Lots to do for free and affordable attractions also. The train is great and the carousel is really something special. AND the playground has diggers. God bless America.

Jenny Hutton

It is a very nice and clean park! The play grounds are free and for a small fee they have a train, paddle boats, kiddie boats, and Carousel. They also have food for sell.

Faraz Khan

Nice place for kids. They have a ton of activities for the kids including train ride, paddle boats etc.

KA Metcalf

What a beautiful, wonderful place! The carousel pavilion was lovely and comfortable. The carousel itself was gorgeous, and so much fun we rode it twice! We took the train around the park and had an absolutely lovely time. The lake was very nice. The entire park was very clean. I highly recommend a visit if you are ever in the Raleigh NC area.

Melissa

Affordable, well maintained, lots of places to play. Parking is rough and there's a water feature in a sand box that runs even when it's cold in November, fyi.

Jamie Hunter

Such a classic, charming atmosphere! Great place to take out of town guests.

SJ Davis

Great place to take the kids. Always clean and plenty of activities to do on the cheap.

Sharena Ravenell

Affordable fun for the kids if you only have 20$ then you can get your kids a ride on EVERYTHING (TRAIN... CAROUSEL.... KIDDIE BOAT) or they can play at the park this is the best park to take the kids

Tara Williams

Kids love Pullen park still at 6 and 7 years old. Going during the week is much better crowd-wise, but the paddle boats don't run during the week; they only run on Saturday and Sunday. Expect a 45 minute to an hour wait ticket line on weekends along with long wait times for train ride and boat rides on weekends. Tip is to buy tickets ahead of time or at a previous visit for the weekend visit as they don't expire. Carousel is large, nice and fun. Lots of picnic areas to take and eat lunch there and loco pops are always a yummy treat for hot days. Lots of climbing areas for kids and walking areas.

Trent Bolin

This place is an amazing place to bring the family to enjoy a day out with several things fornthe kids to do for hours. Only major downside is the lack od available parking which is the only thing holding me back from giving this fun place a five out of five.

G Reeves

Great family friendly park. Well kept and clean grounds.

Jocelyn Toledo

This park is amazing. There are so many different activities for all ages and unlike an amusement park where you pay an arm and a leg, everything here is reasonably priced or free. A great variety in different playgrounds. The areas are well maintained and clean. I love coming here with my son making wonderful memories for years to come!

Rachel Byrd

Great times here!! What a fun place for the kiddos. Great playgrounds. Wait times for tickets on the weekends are a bit excessive though. They really need two ticket booths at peak times.

Marnishia Mitchell

Great fun place children. Had a ball. We had our family reunion party there. Fun Fun Fun.My grands great grands had great day. Thanks

Brandon McCarty

A nice place to take your kids. We took our two year old and she loved the carasoul and paddle boat. My one thing that I didn't like is that there is one window to buy tickets for the entire park. It took us 20 minutes in line to get what we needed. Not really a fun thing with a two year old.

Martha Edwards

Our favorite park during summer time. Tons of activities (entrance is free, rides are not). The train ride is so much fun if you have little kids, great selection of foods, boat riding, carousel ride. park is divided into different zones for older kids and younger ones. Parking is hard to find on weekend but overall great park. Kid will love it.

Joanne Mahnken

My grandson's favorite place! Train rides, a carousel, playgrounds, snack bar - a wonderful place for families to spend time together. Fresh air, fun things to do, reasonable prices.

Nixzali Salcedo Pena

Pullen Park is one of my favorite parks of the city. It has everything one needs to bring the entire family and enjoy of all the different activities that can be done. The train rides, carousels, playgrounds, boat rides (seasonally available) make it suitable for everyone; moreover, the beautiful landscapes of the park are great for taking photos or just taking a break from routine.

David Doll

My 2 year old loves the train and the carousel. The line can be extremely long when they first open. We typically make sure to have extra tickets since they don't expire. Then we can skip the line in the beginning until it calms down.

Courtney Nicole

Beautiful place! The carousel was built in 1911 and it is still gorgeous. There is also a train and paddle boats. The carousel and train cost 1 ticket per person, which is $1.50 each (totally reasonable) and the paddle boats hold up to 4 riders and costs 4 tickets. There are lots of playgrounds and play areas for very young and older kids. No admission fee to get in the gates.

Joshua Appel

Okay...this park is just FLAT OUT WONDERFUL. It's free to park, free to enter, and fun all-around. Rides are only 1.50 each, and the prices for food and drink are more than reasonable. Kids love it, and it can be a relaxing experience for adults as well. We spent an hour laying in the grass on the gazebo island watching the ducks, geese, turtles and fish.

Julia Hart

My boys love pullen park!!! We love to come here for a family fun day!!! Just wish the train ride would be longer, my son is obsessed riding this train lol Also we wish they had more shade for the ticket buying area in the hot summer months. Phew!!!

Erik Newby

Favorite spot for our family in Raleigh. This park has great activities for kids including a full spread out playground, a carousel, a lake that you can walk around. It also has specialty activities like boat rides, and a train ride. The staff is friendly and they also offer snacks and drinks. This park has great activities for kids including a full spread out playground, a carousel, a lake that you can walk around. It also has specialty activities like boat rides, and a train ride. The staff is friendly and they also offer snacks and drinks at a concession. Will definitely continue to come here.

William Rodden

I always love going to pullen Park. With plenty of space this park offers boats pavilions play grounds with signs designating age appropriate groups to play in and of course the fantastic pullen Park train. There are other rides and concessions Available as well. The park itself is very clean and the staff is very helpful. There are also over flow parking lots for convenience.

kantemir kant

Nice old-style carousel, the territory is clean and nice, good playground. You can ride on train around the park. Cool!

Sabrina Mohammed

My family and I really enjoying going to this park. My toddler wouldn't leave the slides and the paddle boats are a great experience

Eddie Jones

True story: I proposed to my wife at Pulllen Park. That was a long time ago. The Park has improved. Me, not so much. But it's still our go-to place when we want to take our granddaughter out for a day of fun. Every town should have a Pullen Park. The rides are great and priced right. Lots of green space. We went on a Friday morning during the summer and there weren't any lines. And if the kids don't want to ride, they can climb and swing for free. Of all the things I like about Raleigh, Pullen Park is tops on my list.

Justa Valerio

It was very good for children and adults. We had fun riding along the park with a very cozy train

Ariela Hassan

Clean and spacious perfect for boat rides, gatherings/parties, family fun, meet up with coworkers, picnic or even just time to enjoy by yourself!

Linda Gunter

It is a great place to take younger children. My grandson loved the boats, miniature train, carousel and playground. He had never been on a carousel so didn't know what to expect, but he loved riding the horse that moved. Topped it off with a popsicle for good behavior. The park is always clean and a great family place to take a picnic lunch. Parking is available.

Marissa Dee

This park is so lovely! We didn't have the opportunity to get on any rides, so we'll be back. But it was relaxing and had great backdrops for photos! I'm glad to know it is nearby.

Ruth Campbell

I was here for an event with the preschool where I work. It has a lot to offer. I enjoyed riding the train with the kids and watching them have fun. Tickets were provided for me by my preschool, so I'm not sure how the cost factored into things, but it looks like a great place for families with younger kids to spend the day.

Andreas Willis

I have been to Pullen park several times over the past couple years with groups of friends and always enjoyed the facilities provided. The covered pavilion and associated open areas always gave us some great opportunities to do our activities. I give it a hardy recommendation for groups, make your reservations early. Also great for a couple to check it out. Enjoy!!

Lessa Ashwell

Great park with a train, impressive antique carousel, paddle boats, and beautifully manicured grounds. There was also a restaurant and several large picnic shelters available. I was very impressed with the price - free to get into the park and only $1.50 per attraction. There was a balloon animal guy there when we went also which my daughter loved. A great way to spend a day with family.

Nicole Lawrence

Stopped while driving through to use the facilities. Looks to be a nice family oriented park. Very well kept.

Robin Hoogewerf

A lovely park! The cost per ride is only $1.50 per person so very reasonable and they have a military discount as well. I really liked the little train ride and the carossell is beautiful. We even had fun posing with the statue of Andy and Opie. (Andy Griffith Show) A wonderfully place to spend time with family.

Ted Huss

Love this place. I went to school across the street from here. Spent many hours as a child here. Love it

Dwayne West

Had fun with my baby girl. Clean and safe.

Arthea Young

So many memories as a child! Had so much fun visiting with my brother Cleveland. Love this park still. It has changed so much! Still beautiful!

JM CD

Great entertainment for the family at a low cost. We enjoy the peddle boats, train ride and carousel. The playground is great too!

Kelley Buell

The park is great. Lines for tickets for the carousel and train we're insane but the lines for the rides themselves were short. Seems like something could be done to make buying tickets easier. We were there for an event so it was crowded. The walk from the overflow parking was long but not unexpected.

Frederic Carroll

A blast from my past and still a wonderful place to visit. Train ride is only a dollar fifty after all these years. Ample bathrooms

Jessica Merricks

We love Pullen Park. We've been several times with our toddler and she loves it. The park is beautiful. Our favorite attractions are the train and the paddle boat. I expected we will be back here many, many times.

Arthur Shelley

Very nice

Charlotte Corso

We had a lot of fun. My daughter loved the boats and the train.

Justin Richardson

This is an incredible public park and has tons of lite theme park elements such as a classic carousel, a boat ride, playgrounds with swings, pedal boats on the pond, and a train that goes around the park. Tickets are only a few dollars. This was an instant success with our little girl, as it was with my wife when she was a child.

Vijay Ramachandran

Very good park, kids & adults, both can enjoy. Was very happy that this kind of park exists.

Kayla Latham

Pullen park is such a great place to spend time with your family. They have so many things to do. There are pedal boats, a train ride, a small boat ride for small children, a carousel and many different playground activities. They also have a place for you can get food, drinks and locally sourced products. If you are a member of the military, they do offer a military discount for their tickets. The park is extremely clean, the bathrooms are always immaculate and everyone is very friendly. I highly recommend this park to anyone. We make the hour drive frequently because we love it so much.

Tari Johnson

Nice park for a stroll. Cute train and carousel for the kids. Lots of picnic areas.

Richard Mudge

Wonderful first experience! Inexpensive, not too crowded and the kids had a blast. Highly recommend

Tiffany Andrews

I am not sure you could ask for a better free access public park. Sure, it's busy but there is a reason for that. Plenty for the kids to do and see and the grounds are kept very clean. This was our second visit and we really enjoyed it again. If you are in the area and looking for a place to entertain the kiddos for a few hours this can't really be beat. You can buy tickets to do some of the attractions like the carousel or train and they are very reasonable priced at $1.50 a ticket. They have peddle boats for rent as well to use on the nice little lake they have there.

Erynn Newman

We've made so many great family memories here. It can get really crowded on weekends, but the workers are always friendly, the facilities are kept clean, and the kids love riding the train and carousel. Great spot for photos and birthday parties.

Michael Behrns-Miller

Good clean park with lots of fun kid options, like the merry go round and train!

Michelle Miles

Great place for the kiddos! Unfortunately carousel was been repaired. Overall well worth the time making memories!

Bullem Bopp

Best place to relax or go fishing this place is good to get away from your kids and have a break

Linda Gunter

It is a great place to take younger children. My grandson loved the boats, miniature train, carousel and playground. He had never been on a carousel so didn't know what to expect, but he loved riding the horse that moved. Topped it off with a popsicle for good behavior. The park is always clean and a great family place to take a picnic lunch. Parking is available.

Cory

Great place to just walk. A lot to see and have great things for the kids. I walk around the lake with my dog and she loves it. Not a lot of shade when walking the path. I would say it's great for kids. Beautiful landscaping and very clean. If u go please dispose of ur trash appropriately.

Sam Lopez

Nice place to spend some time off you've got young ones or just looking to take a little stroll. The little train ride is a nice touch.

Jonathan Aragon

Awesome park. Kids love the train and carousel rides. Very clean and tons to do.

Chelsea Billings

It was a blast. My kids really enjoyed the train and I enjoyed the carousel. The price for each ride is only $1.50 and the playground is free. The bathrooms were very clean. It seemed like a great place to bring a picnic and spend the whole day. I just wish the "water and sand play" area actually had a water table or some sort of water activity. It was really hot even though we went around 4 and I'm sure my kids would have loved to play in the water a bit.

Marissa Dee

This park is so lovely! We didn't have the opportunity to get on any rides, so we'll be back. But it was relaxing and had great backdrops for photos! I'm glad to know it is nearby.

Joy White

Great park to visit overall with your young ones. The management team could take a bit more care with certain areas such as closing off access to the water as young ones are going to take risks and wander as well as possibly monitoring the visitors on busy weekends but overall, I love my biweekly visits and my daughter enjoys the open space to run around in.

Karlinna Grimes

I love Pullen Park great family atmosphere! The parking is hectic but that’s because it’s a very popular place !

Ruth Campbell

I was here for an event with the preschool where I work. It has a lot to offer. I enjoyed riding the train with the kids and watching them have fun. Tickets were provided for me by my preschool, so I'm not sure how the cost factored into things, but it looks like a great place for families with younger kids to spend the day.

Brendan B

This place was amazing and beautiful! Can't believe I've been to Raleigh so many times and have never been here! Considering it's one of if not the oldest amusement park, it's amazing it's still around. The train ride is super fun and scenic and it's just an all around great experience for an astounding price! Highly recommend coming by here!

Thomas Adams

The park and rides were great, the workers mostly pleasant, management's plan to have one window selling tickets and 5 kids running the boats was pure ridiculousness. Stood in line for an hour because there was exactly one gal selling tickets while another played on threw computer behind her.

AJ

Super cool place for the whole family. A pond to walk around and see ducks, geese, turtles. Rides for kids - train, boats, carousel. Lots of playground equipment and a long sand box area. Appropriate for a wide age range of kids. Plenty of benches, some picnic tables. Beautiful flower arrangements. A cute cafe at the entrance. Restrooms are clean. The line for the ride tickets isn’t bad, moves pretty swiftly even though seems intimidatingly long. Best enjoyed in the mornings when everyone is at work and school :)

Theatre Guy

Fun for all ages. Carousel, train and paddle boats. A great way to spend a few hours to a whole day.

Andreas Willis

I have been to Pullen park several times over the past couple years with groups of friends and always enjoyed the facilities provided. The covered pavilion and associated open areas always gave us some great opportunities to do our activities. I give it a hardy recommendation for groups, make your reservations early. Also great for a couple to check it out. Enjoy!!

Velma Holland

Went with my daughter, daughter-in- law, grandchildren and Belarusian child here for the summer. We used the playground, had a picnic lunch and rode everything but the paddle boats. We had a wonderful time. Tickets are very reasonable.

Mr. Ve

Great local park with a carousel, kiddie train and paddle boats.

James McMahon

Nice park with several barbeque areas, large playgrounds, a few amusement activities (carousel, paddle boats, kiddie boats) and a train that runs around the premises. It's a pretty oasis within Raleigh. My only couple gripes are that when we went on Labor Day they only had one ticket window, which took around a half hour to get to... I also wish they would clean up the lake a bit (trash and algae).

Evan Woodard

Awesome park for young and old alike to find something for them

Mint Cooper

Fun park for family. There are so many things to do: playground, train, paddle boat, carousel and more. There are also a cafe and the restroom in the area. The playground are ideal for both younger and older kids. The only drawback is the parking space is always full on the weekend so either arrive early or try to go during the week day instead.

Bestgamerdude

Nice relaxing park, with a generally positive atmosphere and plenty of activities for children.

Chris Parnell

It takes me back to when my Dad worked there driving the train and he found so much joy watching kids have fun and now to see my boys enjoy the same train and loving it. Thanks to the staff driving the train and getting kids excited about riding and being safe.

Betty Smith

Love the walking scenery and the folks I ran into. First time I tried it just for an overall look. I'll be back.

Dap Dunlap Music

A great place for kids to have fun and release energy.

A. L.

I would describe this as a large recreational park. Very nice landscape. It's so popular that the parking can be complex

A J

Gave it four stars because the carousel could use some air conditioning. Was really hot I felt bad for the employees. Other than that great park and absolutely beautiful and relaxing.

Steven Moody

Amazing, amazing park. Plenty of playground for the kids to play on. Plenty of space for other activities like picnics and exercising. They have gazebos you can reserve for events. Not to mention the awesome merry-go-round, mini train and paddle boats.

Rebecca Terry

No matter how young or old you are there are things you can do to enjoy Pullen Park! Even when you are an adult... ride the train or use the paddle boats... take a few minutes away from the stress of everyday life.

Hugo Contreras

Awesome park with more than enough room to roam for the little ones. The carousel was the favorite. Train is a cool ride. There's a playground for the kids to run around in. Had it been cooler, would have done the paddle boats. Looks like outside coolers were allowed. Snack food available if you are unprepared.

Chris Servoss

I used to go here as a child and 20+ years later I now take my son to this park. Great place to spend time with family, relax, and have fun. The train is legendary, the carousel is newly restored, and the entire park is well maintained. I highly recommend this place.

Orion Pax

We went there to picnic for our first year anniversary. I love it there. We are making a tradition of going there every year

SG VL8855

Fun place to walk, nice scenery, water way need to be managed better the smell can get bad.

Meagan Claypoole

The best place to take a toddler or child, very reasonable price for the train and carousel rides. Beautiful scenery, & super cool playgrounds for children of all different ages

cindy Hicks

This Park Is Very Nice. It's Been Around For A Long Time. The Makeover From Years Ago Has Continued To Last, Which Makes It More Welcoming And Fun.The Train And The Couresel Are Our Favorite. My Family Really Enjoy This Park And We Plan To Continue To Visit.

Connie LaPrade

Was here for a baby shower. The activities were awesome

Donna Oliver

This is a beautiful Park with good shade. My grandson is currently into Choo Choo trains and this was the perfect place. Very well kept and nice shelters for gatherings of all kinds.

Thomas Proctor

We own a rental equipment company. The service desk was extremely helpful and easy to find! We were able to borrow a cart to carry tables and chairs to the location. I have never been here before. The park is spacious and clean. There are places to order food & beverages. Deeper in there are beautiful islands and bridges with water all around. A must see for the family !!!!

Jenaca Hobson

So much to do here and the park is always clean and not too busy

Santosh Marupilla

A great place for kids to play and have fun time. Lot of options available like swings, slides, carousel, boat ride and train ride. But for tall people like me, the boat ride will be tough as the space to pedal the boat will not be sufficient. But that is only with me so 5 star.

Justin Rogers-Cooper

The little CP Huntington train is a super fun way to explore the long-standing tradition of Pullen. Been coming here since I was a kid in the 80s. Updated playground, carousel, and paddle boats. Clean and well maintained. Cheap nosh if you’re hungry. Connected to picnic bench stations and the like. Ample parking. Hot in the summer like you’d expect.

Stanley Raff

The park is great. Kids love it. The Food Service stinks. The sandwiches are overpriced and are not very good. The hot dog buns with dry and crispy instead of soft for the kids to chew. BLT sandwiches we're terrible, the bacon was okay but the bread was over toasted and not very good.

Fred Williams

Great place to spend an afternoon or evening. Lots of space to hike, picnic, or play. Also some rides for the kids (train, carousel, mini boats)

Scott Gombar

A great place to take the kids for an afternoon and not spend a fortune. Well kept and beautiful scenery.

daniel reese

Nice place to walk around and employees are nice. Chatted with a lovely lady by the name of Loria for a good hour will definitely come back when we are back in town in november

Deborah Cash

Awesome prices are reasonable there were no long lines to get the tickets or for the rides.

Wahid Razali

One of the parks offering the most fun with a toddler thanks to the animal carousel, little train, sand and water play, numerous swings and lake with almost all year long ducks. Count a little bit more than a dollar per ride and strongly recommend to buy them in bulk to avoid the 15-20 min queue at ticket office if you live nearby and plan to come back.

Saima Malik

Great rides and very affordable too. Tickets were 1.50 each and kids had so much fun. Pedal boat and train ride were the best :)

Sheldon Fernandes

Great place for kids spend for day.. Delightful train ride, boat ride and paddle boating.. They have a beautiful carousel which is a must try! The people around are very friendly

Bisho Ram Lawaju

Great place to take your kids and family, quite and nice walking trails, full of fun for all

Martha Hayes

Great place for family reunion space. 3 great activity events to do which are inexpensive.

c4williams12

My over all experience was great. I ENJOYED our family time. The family atmosphere was happy everywhere you looked. These are my only suggestions. Adding restroom facility by shelters(shelter #5)further away. For seniors & disables who can't walk far. If more of the shelters had electricity that would be a great enhancement. Maybe even adding a light/ceiling fan combo. In the areas where picnic tables are set up, may be put a single grill. Since the shelters have 2.

Kristen KHz

On a hot day, you can still get your vitamin D without burning up. Ride the carousel and the train for a refreshing breeze, play with the water features in the playground, have a nice cold lemonade and a popsicleat the snack bar. My only gripe: not enough shady benches near the children's play areas. What's an arthritic grandma supposed to do? Watch the children, or sit down to rest? It shouldn't have to be a choice.

Chele Braxton

The park is very well maintained and has something for everyone. We did the paddle boats (4 tickets for 30 mins) and rode the little train (1 ticket per rider.) Tickets are $1.50 each. We arrived around 7 on a hot Thursday evening and it wasn't busy at all. I've heard it can be very crowded at times. I highly recommend this park if you need a free activity to relax a bit.

John D'Adesky

Lots to do for kids, train, kiddie boats, lots of playgrounds, paddle boats, a carousel, lots of swings, a lake to walk around. Very enjoyable and scenic park.

Lauren Wortman

Could have spent all day here! The play areas are very clean with lots of fun for every age. My 2-year-old played on the slides and in the sandbox. The sandbox was really cool because it had a little fountain of running water dripping from under a large rock. Kids can put their feet in it and play in the wet or dry sand. Their were shovels and pails and little excavators. It was great! My 7-year-old climbed the spider web-like ropes and twisted jungle gyms. Every once in a while the train would ride by, but we didn't ride the train; the lines we're crazy long. It was a Saturday mid-morning, so the park was very crowded. There were no parking spaces, so we had to park at NC State and walk pretty far. But there was plenty of room for all the kids to play comfortably, and shady places to sit and watch them. It's really a great park. You can bring a picnic (we saw plenty of families don't that) or you can eat at the little bistro there. There are plenty of great shelter areas for big parties. There are lots of bathrooms and they are well kept and clean. My recommendation: come early, pack a picnic and plenty of water, and plan to play for a good, long while!

Drew Augustyniak

A lovely little park with a bunch of covered pavilions. Additionally, there’s a little amusement park for kids. We went for a wedding reception and had a lovely time cooking out.

Tracy Thorpe

The location is family and couple friendly. Merry-go-round, paddle boats,a train that takes you around the park, and tasty treats (some local). A picnic, a family reunion, and/or playing on the several types of playgroud equipment. There is even soft landing around the play area. There is even an indoor pool.

Leonette Carter

Had my granddaughters birthday party at shelter #6. This Shelter was closest to the attractions. However, it is farthest from the parking. Nice shade except for the grilling area. I would rent again.

Gabriel Velez

Very cool park right in downtown Raleigh. My little one loved the train. There was Paddle Boats, Carousel as well. A lot of playground for different age ranges. The park is free but the rides are $1.50. Will definitely be back.

Savannah Carroll

I took my twin sister here to do the paddle board and it was so fun! Definitely more of a family environment because it has tons of fun things for kids to do, a train, multiple playgrounds, merry-go-round, and more! And everyone we talked to was nice and helpful! I definitely would recommend it to any family or friends who just wanted a fun outdoor activity!!!

Stacie Sanchez

I love taking my dog here for a quick walk or a picnic. On a beautiful day, parking is nearly impossible. I recommend coming early or parking off a ways.

Tamara Nagelberg

This really is the best kid friendly park in Raleigh. The attractions are so reasonably priced. They have great family friendly events. My only feedback is they need a lightning warning system so that patrons can remain safe in the park should storms pop up.

Shrikant Joshi

Great lively park with lot of playing options for kids. The small train ride is a highlight of the park. Nice weekend getaway but do go early as it gets busy and it is little difficult to get a parking spot. Also a great venue to host birthday parties in the picnic shelters.

Robert Sarasa

Awesome park. Lots of activities and amenities. Food is very reasonably priced.

Sathish Kumar K

Excellent place. Carousel, train, boating and kids play areas are available. There is no entry fee. Just get tickets and use any day, no expiration date.

Will Valentin

Parking is not great on the weekends unless you get here early. May have to park and walk about 3-5 minutes. Park is excellent, lots of shade and places to sit. Kids would stay here all day.

Brittany Harrison

This is such a cute little park! They have train rides, a carousel, and paddle boats. Reasonable prices. Nice little snack stand as well with refreshments. Definitely worth checking out!

Stephanie Grossman

We have never been disappointed by Pullen Park's offerings. Whether it's a special event or a day at the park there's plenty to do. Lots of parking around the park, plenty of wide open green spaces for running or paying games, and your "typical" park equipment for playing.. all free! If you're looking to ride the boats, paddle boats, merry go round, or train a ticket will cost you $1.50. Hungry? Check out the cafe, prices aren't outrageous and plenty of variety (looking at you picky kids). There are plenty of benches for sitting, restrooms, and water fountains.

nadine grudzinski

What a great park. Families will be very happy here. Age appropriate sections for different aged kids.The train and carousel were a nice extra for our 3 1/2 yr old grandson.Compares with the museum in Durham which was pretty pricy.This park has free entrance and parking and very reasonable rides and snacks.

Ashley Strom

An oldie but a goodie

Jacquetta Lane

Beautiful, comfortable, Church Family Outing. Activities for all ages

Robert Gibbs

We had been to Pullen Park many times to enjoy the boats and have a picnic, but the most recent time we were there with young kids and they loved it! They were impressed with the train ride... wanted to go again and again, and they loved the playground area... made many new friends. We also like to go and take photos in the springtime when things are in bloom. It's a fun place to relax, enjoy nature and people watch!

Carolyn Buch

2 playgrounds, large open spaces, beautifully landscaped, paddle boats, a train that goes around the park, carousel, pullen place cafe with locally supplied ingredients & umbrella table seating

Catherine Gadsby

The Park has changed a lot since I went as a little kid. But it’s still as beautiful as ever!! The flowers are blooming, so much open field, even saw a couple taking engagement photos on the bridge near the pond! Such a gorgeous park! Absolutely love it! Great for exercising as well!

Sheri Chen

Always fun. Clean bathrooms, good snack bar and fun activities for the kids. Today the train broke down and we ended up having to walk up the track back to the park. It was EPIC!

Chip Haver

Very fun place to take the grandkids. They loved the train and carousel

Kimberly Williams

Have loved Pullen Park since I was a kid. However, they could use some more shaded areas near the playground!

Abby Wyss

THE LINE! The office manager - no help! Legit showed up at 1030 and the line was 50 people deep. One person selling tickets. Took 45min to get tickets while kids just waited in line. Office manager said nothing they could do. How about “who is paying in cash come inside and I’ll handle” - or how about ANYTHING else! He said this was a typical line. Then FIX IT. Not worth it.

Universe Critic

Pros: lake, paddle boat, little train ride, carousels, playgrounds, walking trail, open field. Fun for family with little kids. Cons: somewhat clean. Trash in the lake. Other than that really nice park!

Nusrat Jahan

It's beautiful and fun to visit with kids, but the lake was very dirty and paddling could be better if it was cleaned properly.

Hope ashworth

Huge event going on today that we were not aware of but everything was very well organized. We were given a map and directions to an overflow parking deck which we found easily, we did have to walk just a bit to get back to the park but we got our exercise in for the day too! Overall pleasant experience.

Christie Avery

I grew up on Pullen Park, so much has changed but even more importantly the charm and character has remained. A wonderful place for a family, for yourself or a great date spot. Beautiful as well as serene locations within the park make it ideal for impromptu picnics or spontaneous lounging and taking in a book. It offers amusements for the young and young at heart, there are concessions offered if you opt not to bring your picnic lunch. Truly is something that you have to enjoy when you're visiting Raleigh.

Ricky Stone, Jr.

Great place to take the kids. Doesn't cost a lot either most rides etc. were only $1.50.

Claire Carrington

I love visiting Pullen Park - the trail around the water is always great for some exercise, with beautiful trees and wildlife like geese and turtles. The train is also a cute and enjoyable tour around the park.

angela Cherry

Loved walking around in this park. I'm working my way to walk all the parks in Wake county. 10 down and a lot more to go.

Mehrdad Persian

Fun park in the area that keeps on improving. Hope they can attend the bike trail more and help with improving it.

Gabriel Velez

Very cool park right in downtown Raleigh. My little one loved the train. There was Paddle Boats, Carousel as well. A lot of playground for different age ranges. The park is free but the rides are $1.50. Will definitely be back.

Amy Adams

Great place for a quick trip to the park. Low cost rides, free walking trails & lots of playground equipment. Paddle boats kiddie boats train & carousel. The concession stand is the most expensive item, but there are plenty of nice spots for a picnic so bring your own snacks for an inexpensive day.

Roxie Carter

Even with the park packed for a special event, we had a great time. It was very clean, the little cafe had healthy food options, and my kids had fun. There is a link on the website for an alternative parking lot that is a 10 minute walk, but I would say it's more like five. Very easy.

Ed Palmatier

This is simply an excellent park. Extremely clean, well maintained and laid out. A perfect place for a family visit or a relaxing afternoon. Can't praise this enough.

Tamika D. Wesley

Being from NYC and having a wonderful park like Central Park, this park is my 2nd favorite! It's BEAUTIFUL here!

Mark McGee

Once of the nice parks in Raleigh. It has a train, carousel, paddle boats, playgrounds, open spaces, shade trees, picnic areas, concessions. Train, carousel, and paddle boats cost tickets to use. Parking is usually fine unless there is an event.

nick espada

Great experience and lots to do. A definite stop for a fun family day.

Vi P

Fun place for kids. Great open space for them to run around. Tickets for rides are fairly cheap. Lines are not too bad.

Sandy LYNCH

I highly recommend this place to anyone. Make sure to take your kids there. We saw turtles, ducks, cool status and there is plenty for your kids to do. On a pretty day, make sure to enjoy a picnic.

Savannah Carroll

I took my twin sister here to do the paddle board and it was so fun! Definitely more of a family environment because it has tons of fun things for kids to do, a train, multiple playgrounds, merry-go-round, and more! And everyone we talked to was nice and helpful! I definitely would recommend it to any family or friends who just wanted a fun outdoor activity!!!

Anthony Rosado

Get there early to buy tickets for the activities. Great toddler play area apart from the older kids. Train ride ,boats and carousel with open play and eat areas. Great all day location with food court in the park that's not expensive...

chaifong tjoe

Train,Carousel, kiddie boat ,paddle boat and play ground.. $1.50 per ticket ,some ride like the paddle boat need 4 tickets and 4 peoples can ride in 1 boat..The kids love it .. I wish they have more attraction..

Jennifer Perry

This is the cutest park! My 5 yr old twins had the best time! The train ride was awesome and the carousel was beautiful! Will definitely return when back in Raleigh.