Cullman County Parks

Activity Overview

If you're wanting to explore nature and recreation areas near Birmingham, Alabama, consider visiting one or a few of the beautiful Cullman County Parks. Cullman County is located just north of Birmingham, and has several recreation areas where visitors can hike, camp, fish, swim, and do other fun activities. A few of its most popular recreation areas are Smith Lake Park, Sportsman Lake Park, and the Clarkson Covered Bridge.

Things to Do

• Visit Smith Lake Park - it has playgrounds, a fishing pier, a swimming pool, a boat launch, and several playgrounds where children can climb, slide, and swing to their hearts' content.
• If you love wildlife, visit Sportsman Lake Park, where you can go for a family hike on nature trails and view ducks on the lake.
• Check out the Clarkson Covered Bridge, a historic bridge constructed in 1904 that is one of the the most popular attractions in the city of Cullman.

Cullman County Parks Insider Tips

• Sportsman Lake Park also has fun family activities such as an 18-hole miniature golf course, paddle boats, and a small-scale train.
• Cool off in the summertime at the Sportsman Lake Park Splash Pad, where visitors can play in the water all day long!
• Attend one of the many exciting events at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, which include music performances, farm exhibitions, dog agility shows, rodeos, and sports competitions.