Nerf War!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The communitywide Nerf War returned for the second year this past Saturday, June 14. Organized by Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and...
Cullman City Schools, CPRST join forces for Summer STEM Camp
Notice from Cullman City Schools and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism:
We are excited to invite K-8 students to our Summer STEM Camp, where...
Parks Board takes over Cullman County Museum operations
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a strategic move to better integrate local history with the community's vibrant festivals and activities, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
Meet Kenneth Cornelius, new director of Cullman County Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) has a new director following the retirement of former director Doug Davenport. Brought on in...
County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts...
NERF wars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past Saturday the Heritage Park soccer fields transformed into a chaotic battleground as the ultimate NERF wars commenced. Hundreds of...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism wins prestigious National Gold Medal Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a journey from hopeful nominee to triumphant winner, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this week won the esteemed...
City reveals planned Depot Park transformation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s...
City parks and rec partners with CIEE to host international college students
Cullman approved as host city for J-1 Visa Program through partnership with Council on International Educational Exchange
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
City announces Depot Park improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Thursday announced it will be making infrastructure changes to Depot Park. This will occur immediately to...
They came, they saw, they plunged
CULLMAN, Ala. – The outdoor swimming pool at Cullman’s WildWater was circled by over 100 people donned in swimwear and ready to take the...
‘Healthy Foundations’ each Tuesday in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism recently announced a new four-part learning and make-and-take series called Healthy Foundations. The organization is...
Sportsman Lake Park temporarily closed to vehicles
UPDATE: 9/23-22 12:21 p.m.
Sportsman Lake Park has provided an update stating they "are currently closed for some maintenance on our train tracks and parking...
Sportsman Lake countywide yard sale a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The beautiful blue sky, towering pines trees and moderate temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for the fall rendition of the Sportsman...
Palomino, WildWater see early Labor Day crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday was the saving grace for the Labor Day weekend’s festivities seeing only partially cloudy skies at two of Cullman Parks,...
2nd Fridays’ swan song this Friday: Last event of the season Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - After two successful and well-attended 2nd Fridays events in June and July, this Friday brings the summer’s final 2nd Fridays to...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and...
Sportsman Lake cuts ribbon on new playground
CULLMAN, Ala. - A ribbon cutting was held at Sportsman Lake Park Friday morning for the brand-new playground. There was plenty of people and...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on...
Xtreme Allstars sweep Victory Valentine Cheer Competition
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Last
weekend was another success for Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme
Allstars. After a strong showing at the JAMfest Bam JAM at...
2019 EvaBank Midnight Run sees best turnout in years
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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night provided great conditions for the 2019 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K and it certainly showed when the crowd of runners...
SWIMMING: Cullman Swim Team competes at State Meet in Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. – The Alabama Recreation and Parks Association’s (ARPA) final swim meet of the season was held at the Opelika Sportsplex this weekend...
SWIMMING: Tritons place 4th at District Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s District 2 Championship was hosted at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic
Center and the Tritons were able to put together a...
SWIMMING: Tritons knock off Scottsboro at home
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Tritons were back home to host Scottsboro Tuesday night and Cullman was
able to pull away with the win after the boys...
SWIMMING: Tritons edge out Jasper to win Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jasper, Sheffield and Florence traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Wednesday night for the Cullman Challenge and the home-standing...
Cullman Swim Team hosts Arab and Fort Payne
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tritons were back in town Tuesday night for a home meet and this knocked off Arab and Fort Payne. The...
Forum focuses on flag football
Former NFL and Arena Football League player, Devin “Big Machine” Wyman, and Cullman High School head football coach, Matt Plunkett, spoke to parents and...
Cullman Swim Team easily puts away Albertville, 490-230
Swimmers take flight at Tuesday's swim meet at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center, where the Cullman Swim Team took on Albertville. (Hayden Hyatt...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons bring home several 1st-place finishes
GUNTERSVILLE - The Cullman Swim Team had several first-place finishers at its meet in Guntersville on Thursday.
Individual events
Madeline Dowdy- (8 and Under) 100 yard...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons trounce Decatur
Image courtesy of CST parent Joey Duncan
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team, the Tritons, won handily over Decatur Tuesday at home. The Cullman boys...
Cullman Swim Team nabs victory from Arab on the road
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team (CST), the Tritons, came away with the win Thursday over Arab. The final meet score was Cullman, 493...
Cullman Swim Team off to strong start
Swimmers prepare for a race on Tuesday in Jasper (Photo courtesy of team parent Joey Duncan)
JASPER - The Cullman Swim Team (CST) had several...
Youth lacrosse league forming now; register through Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation is forming several youth lacrosse teams to compete with teams from Birmingham and Huntsville this spring. Registration is...
Registration for outdoor programs now open at CP&R
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation has several outdoor programs registering now for adults and children. Youth Outdoor Adventure, Kayaking Classes for beginner...
Christmas break shoot draws crowd to Civic Center
Samantha Johnson, Evan Johnson and Jackson Henshaw
CULLMAN - Archers from all different ages came together today in the Cullman Civic Center for a day...
CP&R hosting Christmas break archery tournament
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host a 3D and National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) archery tournament on Thursday,...
EvaBank Midnight Run 2016 set to take off Aug. 19
Photo: Runners enjoying last year’s Midnight Run
CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug....
Gettin’ down and dirty at Stony Lonesome’s 4th Annual Dirt Therapy Day
BREMEN - Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its annual Dirt Therapy Day on Saturday, a day “totally devoted to having fun in the mud!”
The...
Slip sliding away
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day?...
Field of Dreams
CULLMAN - April 4 marked Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and for some very special local athletes, it marked Opening Day of the...
Rough and Tumble Stony Lonesome- Can You Handle It?
Photo shows Park Manager Tyler Lindsey offering advice to a driver on how to make it up Donkey Punch.
BREMEN - “It’s like a roller...
County-Wide Yard Sale at Sportsman Lake Park March 19
CULLMAN - On Saturday, March 19, Sportsman Lake Park will hold its semi-annual County-Wide Yard Sale from 7a.m.- 3p.m.
The event, held once in fall...
CP&R Hosts Youth Archery Tourney
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation hosted a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament at the Cullman Civic Center on...
Area Children Preparing for Their Chance on Stage
This program gives children the ability to perform on stage for the first time and get experience in the arts at a young age...
Sign-Ups Underway for CP&R’s Spring 2016 Programs
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) has an activity to meet almost every Cullmanite’s need. Buckle up for a year...
CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a...
Schedule Your Child’s Phone Call from Santa
CULLMAN – Is your child on the Naughty or Nice List this Christmas season? Santa will be making phone calls to Cullman’s good boys...
Annual Christmas in Cullman Festival This Saturday
CP&R, along with our partners at the Downtown Merchants Association, Cullman Chamber of Commerce, several local churches and other organizations, will be working together...
Free Concert Series Coming to Heritage Park
CULLMAN – CP&R will be hosting a series of free Concerts in the Park in September at Heritage Park. Concerts will be held each week...
Annual EvaBank Midnight Run 5K Gets Colorful
CULLMAN – This year's EvaBank Midnight Run 5K will add a splash of neon color. Black lights will illuminate portions of the course and runners...
Cullman Parks and Recreation’s Archery Camp Teaches Children Tips and Tricks
We learned the eleven steps to archery. I like shooting a lot and I usually do pretty good.”
Willa Smith, Archery Camper
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks...
Field of Miracles Brings Joy to Those with Disabilities
CULLMAN – The Field of Miracles was a vision of Chester Freeman, the Park Board, and former Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Jon Hunt,...
Festhalle Farmer’s Market gets New Hours and Activities
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CP&R Branches Out to the Arts, Will Host Art in the Park on April 11
We have the best recreation facilities, the best schools, the best athletics, and it is time for us to step up our games in...
CP&R Hosting Parent/Child Night Out
CULLMAN – A family night out can be one of the best ways to bond together. CP&R will be holding a Mother/Daughter PJ Party and...
CP&R Community Garden Coming in March
Cullman City Parks & Recreation has shown a long history of bringing in new and innovative facilities and programs into our community with multiple...
Robert E. McGukin Civic Center Gets a Facelift
CULLMAN – The Robert E. McGukin Civic Center, better known as the Cullman Civic Center, is getting a facelift. After more than 30 years,...
Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the Fun
CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed...
Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – This past Saturday, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center celebrated their first annual Community Wellness Day. Folks from all over Cullman County...
Polar Bear Plunge and Free Access to Fitness Fun
CULLMAN – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center will offer folks a full day of health and fun. This...
Free Admission To CWAC On Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center has had great success in the last five years: from hosting state-wide swim meets, to meeting...
CWAC preparing for Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN - For over 5 years, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center has been serving the Cullman community in all of its fitness, aquatic,...
Ghosts and Princesses and Ninjas, Oh My!
CULLMAN – The families of the therapeutic recreation program were all dressed up this Halloween and having a great time at Stone Bridge Farms....
Cullman’s Secret Wilderness
Hiking at Hurricane Creek Park
VINEMONT – From stress relief and exercise to beauty, hiking offers a world of benefits. Cullman’s own Hurricane Creek Park...
Midnight Run is a Smashing Success
CULLMAN – On the late evening of Friday, or depending how you look at it, the early morning of Saturday, nearly 1,200 people began...
Midnight Run 5K Race is happening this Friday
CULLMAN – For the 22nd year, Cullman City Parks & Recreation and Eva Bank will be holding the annual Midnight 5K Run on this...
Camp Cullman Offers Big Adventure
CULLMAN – It’s always hard to adjust your schedule and keep the kids entertained during summer break. Many parents have trouble juggling work and...
Nathan Anderson named Director of the City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department
CULLMAN – The City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Anderson to lead the department as...
Here Comes Santa. . . Right Down that Slippery Slide?
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) was the epitome of Christmas fun and holiday cheer on Friday as they held a...
Paddle Board Water Yoga: Getting Fit in H2O
A new way to stay in shape has splashed into Cullman. The Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center is now offering paddle board yoga classes,...
Johnny’s Bar-B-Q Rolls in to Eat on the Street
CULLMAN – Cullman’s own Johnny’s Bar-B-Q was the featured food truck at last Thursday’s Eat On the Street. This delicious taste of home was...
Cullman Celebrates Heritage Park’s 20th Anniversary
CULLMAN – There was something for everyone at Heritage Park’s 20th Anniversary celebration last Saturday. The beautiful park was packed with people enjoying the...
Devil Dawgs Food Truck: Don’t Miss Out on a One of a Kind Dog!
CULLMAN – A new way of eating has been taking Cullman by storm. People all over Cullman are raving about the new food truck...
