Final Thoughts About Pullen Park Pullen Park is the brainchild of Raleigh philanthropist, Richard Stanhope Pullen, who donated 80 acres of land in 1887 to the city for use as a public park.

Pullen Park's popular Holiday Express is usually a ... Gates will open for the event at 4:30 p.m. for each night, except for Dec. 7 and 15, because earlier train rides times have been added.