RALEIGH, N.C. — In mid-July, Pullen Park unveiled its new Junior Conductor Program inspired by their popular miniature train attraction.

You may not realize it, but every time you ride the carousel at Pullen Park, you are sitting on one of the only remaining pieces of a century-old theme park that once stood in Raleigh during the ...

In mid-July, Pullen Park unveiled its new Junior Conductor Program inspired by their popular miniature train attraction. The activity allows children to become “junior conductors” by using a ...

Right about now, Pullen Park would be busy with kids and families, riding the train and carousel, playing on the playground and lounging on the grass with picnics on these gorgeous spring days.

The carousel will reopen Friday, Feb. 8. The train closed this week and will be closed through Feb. 28. The city completes detailed daily inspections and maintenance, Costello said.

Pullen Park, a popular outdoor attraction for local families, will close for much of next year while city crews overhaul the rides and amenities at the south end of the park.