Cullman City Parks & Recreation

           If you have visited the walking trails around the perimeter of Heritage Park, you may have noticed some new equipment scattered throughout the park. No, it’s not abstract art pieces, it’s actually outdoor exercise equipment! If working out inside the walls of a gym isn’t really your thing, you should try doing circuit workouts using this new equipment! You don’t have to do every piece of equipment in one visit, try mixing up your routine about every two weeks to give your muscles some variety.             This circuit is just an example of how you can combine the different pieces of equipment to complete a full-body workout. Feel free to do more, or less than what is listed below. Start small and gradually work up to challenging yourself over time! This circuit workout is the first of many. Stay tuned for a new workout in a few weeks that will feature other pieces of equipment!  ...

Summer is almost underway and CP&R has lots of things going on! Aside from all of our camps, clinics, sports leagues, and of course the waterpark opening at the Wellness & Aquatic Center, CP&R will also host multiple FREE activities and events this summer for all to attend. Be sure to mark your calendar and enjoy the fun! 1. Drive-In Movies When: June 10th & July 8th Where: Nesmith Park in front of the old pool What: Free showings on our big screen of Inside Out on June 10th, and July 8th showing Norm of the North. Movies start at dark around 8:45pm. 2. Weekly Just Play! Program When: Friday's at 1pm in June & July Where: A different CP&R small park each week ( click here for the schedule) What: A free weekly program for ages 5-12 with organized time at the parks including: scavenger hunts, water balloon fights, slip-n-slides, capture the flag, kickball, relay games, and more! 3. 2nd Fridays at Festhalle  When: Friday, June 10th, July 8th, A...

           Cullman County is an agricultural hub mostly known for sweet potato and chicken farming.   However, as the months become warmer, the strawberry becomes a celebrated commodity among producers and consumers in this close-knit community. The strawberry has a pretty impressive résumé when you lay out all of it’s known health benefits. You may not have to be convinced to eat this super fruit, but here are some heath and wellness facts about strawberries that could surprise you!             •Strawberries protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and guard against cancer!             •Strawberries contain vitamins, fiber, anti-oxidants, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, Folic acid, and amino acids.               •Vitamin ...

            In the last few years there have been many health controversies surrounding football. These concerns have trickled down from the NFL to local youth footballs programs. Many parents wonder, “is it worth the risk?”. If your child is jumping at the chance to play football, but you feel it is unsafe, there could be an alternative. Youth flag football programs are becoming more popular across the country. Parents feel that it is safer than traditional tackle football, especially with children under the age of fourteen. If you are on the fence, here are some points to add to your pro and con list.             Kids are not miniature adults. By the age of four, the heads of kids are 90% of adult size. However, their necks are much weaker than that of an adult. This combination can create danger and health risks. When a child takes a blow from falling or being struck in the helmet, it is more ...