RECREATION

Golf Courses

Chesley Oaks Golf Course
The 18-hole Chesley Oaks golf course has a course rating of 71 and a par rating of 71. The public course spans across 6,738 yards.
Cullman Golf Course
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Featured in Golf Digest and GolfSouth magazines, the 18-hole Cullman Golf Course has a course rating of 70.6 and a par of 72. The course includes a practice putting green, lighted driving range and club house with pro shop.
Terri Pines
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The private 18-hole course at Terri Pines Country Club has a course rating of 70.2 with a par of 72. The facility includes a snack bar, banquet hall, and other amenities.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
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Cullman is located within one hour from four of the eleven Robert Trent Jones Trail sites. The trail features 26 courses throughout Alabama, attracting golfers from around the world.

Area Parks

Chester Freeman Park
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This NEW complex includes a custom-designed Field of Miracles with a cushioned rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair accessible dugouts, and a completely flat surface to eliminate barriers to wheelchair-bound or visually-impaired players. The design also includes three grass fields. In addition, accessible restrooms, a concession stand, accessible score and media towers, and a covered play area with a rubberized surface are part of this state-of-the-art complex. An aquatic center is scheduled for completion in Summer 2009.
Heritage Park
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Heritage Park, which has received the award for “Best Recreation Facility in Alabama”, has five lighted softball/baseball fields, five soccer fields, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, paved walking trails, picnic facilities and playground areas.
Hurricane Creek Park
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Hurricane Creek Park features several miles of hiking trails, a mountain bike course, rock climbing and picnic areas. The park’s gift shop sells rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking gear and the park’s staff conducts rock climbing classes each weekend.
Smith Lake Park
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Located on the 21,200 acre Smith Lake, Smith Lake Park features handicap-accessible boat docks, lakeside cabins, camping facilities, swimming pool and other recreational areas. The park is host to several summer festivals.
Sportsman Lake
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Sportsman Lake, located adjacent to the Cullman County Fairgrounds, offers many family-friendly activities. The park includes a miniature golf course, paddle boat rides, playground area, miniature train, picnic areas and walking trails.

Museums and Cultural

Ave Maria Grotto
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Featuring 125 miniature reproductions of historic buildings and shrines, the Ave Maria Grotto showcases the detailed work of Benedictine monk Brother Joseph Zoettl. Also known as “Jerusalem in Miniature”, Ave Maria Grotto annually draws visitors from around the world.
Clarkson Covered Bridge
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The Clarkson Covered Bridge is one of the longest covered bridges in Alabama. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the site of the Civil War Battle of Hog Mountain in 1863.
Cullman County Museum
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Located in a replica of Cullman founder Col. Johann G. Cullmann’s home, the Cullman County Museum features historical items telling the history of the county, including the area’s German roots.
Cullman Railroad Depot
The restored railroad depot, located in Cullman’s historic downtown area was once a bustling passenger and freight rail stop. The depot, built in 1993, offered passenger service until 1968. The depot is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Festhall Market Platz
Located in Cullman’s historic warehouse district, the Festhall Market Plats is Alabama’s largest timber-frame structure. The open-air facility is the site of three-day per week farmer markets and other community events.
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
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Located just south of the city of Cullman, Alabama, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is home to the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration, a cloistered Franciscan Order. The shrine, patterned after Medieval architectural styles, is open to visitors.