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Alabama Strawberry Festival 2025

This 2 day music and arts festival returns to Cullman, AL with Russell Dickerson, Chase Matthew, Lauren Alaina, Kidd G & More - April 25th & 26th! Get More Info on Artists, Vendors, Contests, Sponsors & More.

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CPRST Athletics is Hiring

CPRST Athletics is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals for part-time positions across a range of athletics facilities.

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Camp Cullman is Hiring Counselors for 2025

Looking for a meaningful summer job? We're looking for enthusiastic team members to lead fun-filled activities at Camp Cullman as a counselor and create unforgettable memories for kids ages 6-13.

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Latest News & Updates from CPRST

By Jordan Meggs March 13, 2025
CPRST seeks Camp Cullman counselors for summer day camp from June 2 to August 1. Camp hosts 100+ children ages 6-13, offering activities like sports, swimming, and field trips. Applications available online at www.cullmanrecreation.org/camp-cullman.
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By Jordan Meggs March 7, 2025
Cullman ranked #5 nationally among micropolitan areas by Site Selection Magazine, marking its 19th time in 23 years. Local leaders highlight collaborative economic development efforts driving business attraction and community growth.
By Jordan Meggs February 27, 2025
Cullman City Schools and CPRST are hosting a Summer STEM Camp for K-8 students at East Elementary School from July 7-10 and July 14-17, offering hands-on science and technology learning with limited registration slots.
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MISSION STATEMENT

Cullman Parks, Recreation,

& Sports Tourism is dedicated

to improving quality of

life through exceptional

parks, facilities, events,

and recreational

opportunities for all.

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HOME TO THE 2023 NRPA GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNER - A PIONEER IN PARKS AND RECREATION EXCELLENCE

Exclusively Awarded to the Top Parks Agency in the USA

It's Who We Are

For over 40 years, we have led the way with innovative recreation opportunities for Cullman and its surrounding areas. CPRST is dedicated to improving quality of life through exceptional parks, facilities, events, and recreational opportunities for all.. We offer an impressive range of recreational amenities including 10 parks, two golf courses, a disc golf course, an RV Resort, a Farmer’s Market, a Water Park and 6 recreational facilities.

We take pride in being a leader amongst our peers and have been recognized multiple times as the top agency in the State of Alabama. In addition to this prestigious distinction, we were named a National Gold Medal finalist three times. Our team is driven by excellence and consistently strives to exceed the highest possible standards set by our community.

We pushed ourselves even further in 2019 when we became the first and only agency in Alabama to achieve National CAPRA accreditation. This accomplishment highlights our commitment to best practices that are held accountable by CAPRA and our community. With confidence in our mission of making Cullman an incredible place to live and work, we continue taking strategic steps toward advancement. Our passion for creating exceptional experiences remains unwavering!

“The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.”

 

-Theodore Roosevelt


PROUDLY ONE OF ONLY TWO NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AGENCIES IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA

One of Only 199  Agencies in the United States


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