Pullen Park & Amusements

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Pullen Park has provided outdoor family activities and fun for generations of park visitors. In addition to several swing sets, sand areas and other various playground equipment for children of all ages, the park also contains lighted tennis courts, two ball fields, a lake with paddle boats. Covered picnic areas are scattered throughout the park grounds. Rental shelters are available for family activities such as kids birthdays and family reunions. Nearby are the Aquatic Center, the adjacent Pullen Arts Center and Theatre In the Park. Kids train rides are available that circle around the perimeter of the park.

The Dentzel carousel ride, the park’s most popular attraction, was made around 1900 and is one of 14 that remain in operation presently. It contains 52 hand carved basswood animals, 2 chariots (or sleighs), 18 large gilded mirrors and 18 canvas panels and a Wurlitzer 125 organ made in 1924.

Tickets are required for each ride costing a dollar each and are available at the ticket office next to the concessions building. The carousel, train, and kiddie boats require one ticket per person. The pedal cruisers require five tickets per half hour boat rental. The children’s amusement rides are subject to close early due to inclement weather or darkness.