COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Plans are already being completed for expanding Cullman’s existing community facilities to better serve the residents of the city and surrounding county. The improved facilities will not only benefit Cullman residents, but facilities such as the Field of Miracles have the potential of bringing more visitors to the city, which will help boost area tourism-related businesses and revenue.
Proposed Performing Arts Cultural Center
Plans are currently underway to build a Performing Arts Cultural Center that would support local and regional artists and provide a cultural venue for the residents of Cullman. The center is expected to be built on the former Grief Property.
Learn more about this project.
Depot Park
In 2010 as part of a state tourism project, small towns in Alabama will be celebrating. In anticipation of the event, Cullman will be constructing a new clock tower to be placed in Depot Park. The clock will the city's trademark structure for both the park and for the proposed performing arts center. Other plans for Depot Park include adding a band shell.
Japanese Garden
In recent years, several Japanese-owned businesses have chosen Cullman as the site of their manufacturing operations. Because of this, the community has seen an increase in the number of residents from Japanese origins.
In response, proposed plans for the city include constructing a Japanese Garden, which will feature traditional Japanese architecture and a tea house for cultural performances. Plans for the garden include creating several water features, a raked sand and stone garden and walking paths. The garden would help establish a better understanding of the Japanese culture.
Cullman Civic Center
By expanding the current building, the Cullman Civic Center could be utilized in a grander scale, becoming a countywide and regional arts and crafts exhibition space.
Heritage Park
Already functioning as a regional park, Heritage Park annually hosts state and national softball tournaments. The park could further benefit Cullman’s economy if strategically expanded as a land becomes available.
Field of Miracles(Chester Freeman Park)
The Field of Miracles at Chester Freeman Park, which was designed to be very handicapped-accessible, is only the second of its kind in the state of Alabama.
Wellness and Aquatic Center
Construction of the new Wellness and Aquatic Center began in 2007. The 78,000-square-foot center will include a six-lane competition swimming pool, indoor heated pool, fitness rooms, meeting rooms, and administrative offices. The center will also feature other indoor and outdoor facilities for sports, recreation and general public use. The center is expected to be completed in the spring of 2009.
Hurricane Creek Park
Continuous improvements are being made to the Hurricane Creek Park. In recent years, the park was added as one of the North Alabama Birding Trail sites.