Pullen Park, Raleigh

Name: Pullen Park
Address: 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, 27606-2149, United States
Telephone: +1 919-996-6468

#18 among attractions in Raleigh

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

Pullen Park is a 66.4-acre public park immediately west of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located on Ashe Avenue and is adjacent to the Main and Centennial campuses of North Carolina State University, covering an area between Western Boulevard and historic Hillsborough Street. Founded in 1887, Pullen Park is the oldest public park in North Carolina. ()

Elevation: 344 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°46'52"N, 78°39'53"W

Address

408 Ashe AveHillsboroughRaleigh 27606-2149 United States

Contact

+1 919-996-6468

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Day trips

Pullen Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: NCSU Belltower, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Joel Lane Museum House.

~1890 ftN
Universities and schools
NCSU Belltower, Raleigh
10 min walk • The North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower is a 115-foot-tall free-standing bell tower on the Main Campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina Conceived as a war memorial to honor university alumni killed in World War I and the university's...
~480 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
3 min walk • The Pullen Park Carousel is a classic wood carousel at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1900, the carousel contains 52 hand-carved basswood animals, 2 chariots, 18 large gilded mirrors and canvas panels and a Wurlitzer #125 band organ made in 1924 by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
~1790 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
9 min walk • William Neal Reynolds Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of North Carolina State University. The arena was built to host a variety of events, including agricultural expositions and NC State basketball games.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
21 min walk • The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings.
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doak Field, Raleigh
24 min walk • Doak Field is a baseball venue in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1966 and is home to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack college baseball team of the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. It is named for Charles Doak, who was the head coach of the NC State baseball team from 1924–1939.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
19 min walk • Raleigh Little Theatre is a community theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, that produces 10 to 11 full productions annually and conducts youth and adult theatre education programs.
1.3 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
34 min walk • The Red Hat Amphitheater is an amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The Raleigh Amphitheater books acts through an agreement with Live Nation, and is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh.
0.9 miE
Church
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh
22 min walk • Hillyer Memorial Christian Church is a historic church in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina located on Hillsborough Street. The church is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. The current church was built in 1915.
0.9 miSE
Queen Anne architecture, Neighbourhood
Boylan Heights, Raleigh
23 min walk • Boylan Heights is a historic neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district on July 29, 1985. It is also one of six local Historic Overlay Districts in Raleigh.
0.5 miNW
Library
D. H. Hill Library, Raleigh
14 min walk • The D. H. Hill Jr. Library is the main library at North Carolina State University. It is the third building to house the NC State University Libraries, following Brooks Hall and Holladay Hall.
~1850 ftNE
Church
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh
9 min walk • Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is a Baptist church known for its progressive theology located in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, right beside North Carolina State University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pullen Park open?

Pullen Park is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pullen Park?

Nearby attractions include Harwell Hamilton and Jean Bangs Harris House and Office, Raleigh (8 min walk), Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh (9 min walk), Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh (9 min walk), NCSU Belltower, Raleigh (10 min walk).

How to get to Pullen Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pullen Park:

Bus

Pullen Rd at Cates Ave • Lines: 11, 11L (3 min walk)
Cates Ave at Jensen Dr • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (26 min walk)