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Let’s take a look at the different parks in Cullman County: Stoney Lonesome OHV Park: Stoney Lonesome is the first public OHV park of its kind in the state. Open-year round, the 1,456+acre park features trails for ATVs, rock crawlers, dirt bikes, mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers, pedestrians, and much more. Admission: Regular Rates (per person): $15 - Ages 13 and up $5 - Ages 6-12 FREE - 5 and under Night Ride Rates (per person) (See Event Schedule for dates): Day Only (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) $15 Adult, $5 Child Night Only (6 p.m. - 12 p.m.) $15 Adult, $10.00 Child Day and Night (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) $20 Adult, $15 Child Accomodations: Cabins, Units, Tent, RV, Pavilion, and Bath Houses. For more information please email stonlonesomeohv@ co.cullman.al.us Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sunday and Monday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.- Friday and Saturday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Park is subject to close in the event of severe inclement weather. Call before you haul: 256-287-1133 Sportsman Lake Park: Sportsman Lake Park is a scenic destination that has a little something for everyone regardless of age. Located around a large shallow body of water teeming with fish and wildlife in downtown Cullman, it is the perfect place for family gatherings at picnic tables, pavilions and RV or tent camping. A fan favorite is the small-scale train wrapping around the lake. Kids of all ages will enjoy it and the 18-hole Putt-Putt golf course. Riding paddle boats, feeding the fish, riding a bike, hiking, or working out on fitness equipment at various locations are all part of what you can find at the park. During Christmas there is a beautiful Winter Wonderland around the lake with lights and a various amount of decorations. “It’s one of my favorite places to go during the year,” said Sharon Burroughs. If it’s warm out, the kids or grandkids can beat the heat at the new Splash Pad. Free to all visitors, this project was made possible by a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant with ADECA and a CCCDC grant written and managed by Cullman County Economic Development along with generous donations from Cullman Chrysler-Dodge Jeep, Walmart, Rusken/Ruscorr, and Pepsi. Clarkson Covered Bridge: One of Cullman’s most wellknown attractions and historically rich sites, Clarkson Covered Bridge, originally built in 1904, was once used regularly by farmers and travelers to cross Crooked Creek. The weatherworn bridge is now closed to traffic and is the centerpiece of a park built in period fashion to showcase the bridge and its historical significance. The bridge was torn in two, in 1931, by a huge storm. One piece was left intact, the other swept down-stream and soon salvaged. CULLMAN COUNTY SENIOR MAGAZINE FALL 2020 | 33