Pullen Park
Park in Raleigh, North Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pullen Park is a 66.4-acre (0.27 km2)[2] 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.[1] Founded in 1887, Pullen Park is the oldest public park in North Carolina.[1]
Location | 520 Ashe Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27606[1] |
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Coordinates | 35.78036°N 78.66383°W / 35.78036; -78.66383 |
Opened | March 22, 1887 |
Owner | City of Raleigh |
Website | Official Website |
The park features picnic areas, a concessions stand along with several small rides including the Pullen Park Carousel, train, and kiddie boats. Pedal boats are also available for rent seasonally on the park's small lake. The Pullen Aquatic Center, Pullen Arts Center and Theatre in the Park are also located on the park grounds. It is one of the most famous and well-known parks in the Research Triangle region.
The East Coast Greenway, a 3,000 mile long system of trails connecting Maine to Florida, runs through Pullen Park.