but must be kept on a leash. No
rangers are on site, so visitors are
advised to exercise caution while
utilizing the facility. The park is
open daily from sunrise to sunset
and admission is free.
Please Observe the
Following Rules and
Regulations:
Suggested trail hours are
sunrise to sunset.
This trail is a moderate 3.5
mile hike with some difficult
climbs.
You are responsible for your
own safety, so enter at your
own risk; rescues are costly
and time-consuming.
No park rangers or attendees
are on-site; prepare for the
inherent risks of using the trail.
For all emergencies, dial 911.
Removal of any plant or
animal life from the park is
prohibited.
Hunting of any wildlife within
the park is prohibited.
Damaging, removing, or
altering wildlife habitats (such
as bird nests, roosting areas,
dens, is prohibited.
Fires anywhere within the park
are prohibited.
Pets must be restrained by a
leash when using this trail.
For additional information,
contact Cullman Parks,
Recreations & Sports Tourism
at 256-735-9157 or visit info@
cullmanrecreation.org
Heritage Park:
Heritage Park is a 72 acre
facility that truly offers something
for everyone. Team sports thrive
at the park’s renowned 5 field
baseball and softball complex,
winning the United States
Specialty Sports Association’s
Facility of the Year Award in
2014. In the past, 44 travel
baseball and softball tournaments
were held in the park, bringing
in tens of thousands of visitors
and millions of dollars of
economic impact into the city
of Cullman. Heritage Park has
hosted some of the most premier
tournaments in the country,
featuring state championships,
Division II college conference
championships, and many more
tournaments that attract as many
as 150 teams each weekend to
Cullman. Throughout the year,
CP &R’s own youth, men, women,
co-ed, and church leagues utilize
the tournament-friendly venue.
The fields feature large warm
up areas for teams and a central
concession stand to fuel the
fanfare.
In addition, five championship
soccer fields bustle with AYSO
games during the fall, while a
multipurpose field, outdoor
basketball courts, and a sand
volleyball court keeps athletes
moving. Heritage also houses a
dog park with designated spaces
for large and small dogs, a new
18-hole disc golf course that tours
the entire park, two playgrounds,
and a splash pad. Encompassing
the entire park are over 3.5 miles
of walking trails winding through
the woods and fields alike. Along
our trails is outdoor fitness
equipment that can be used
for regular exercise or interval
training. Home to Recognition
Garden and Memorial Fountain
commemorating those who
founded the park in 1994,
Heritage Park also maintains
a beautiful celebration area for
groups and families who can
rent one of the multiple pavilions
located throughout the complex.
Heritage Park is located at 1705
Lee Avenue SW, 35055. Visit
heritagepark@cullmanrecreation.
org for more information.
Source: Cullman County Parks &
Recreation
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