Exploring
Cullman County
through
their Parks
By Kelly Wheeler
Sometimes, a picnic in the park is all it takes
to relax for Dorea B. Speegle, of Cullman.
During the Quarantine and while the Senior
Centers were closed, she and several other seniors
would grab lunch and take it down to the park.
“I think we have some beautiful parks around
here,” she said. “I love going over there and
spending time.”
While she would venture off to Sportsman
Lake Park, many others would visit other parks
scattered throughout the county.
According to Cullman County Parks and Rec
director’s website, Doug Davenport, the vision for
the parks is to create an atmosphere at all of the
beautiful parks in Cullman County that will allow
you and your family to enjoy the day, or several
days, in peaceful, pleasurable, relaxing fun.
The mission, according to Davenport is to
create places of enjoyment that are family
oriented, beautiful, and that will service the
people of Cullman County, as well as visitors, for
years to come.
“Cullman County is a county that is moving
forward,” said Davenport. “That is why we are
growing so steadily in the state of Alabama. Our
growth and development as a community will
always be a reflection that brought us to where we
are.”
“We value your family and believe that
wonderful places to relax and get away from the
stress of everyday life is vital to the success of
Cullman County,” he said.
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