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Sportsman Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 Google reviews · Running trail in Cullman, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sportsman Lake Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.
What runners say about Sportsman Lake Park
“Did notice some people didnt clean up after their pets such a shame people are so lazy.”
“Sportsman Lake Park is and always has been, a beautiful little spot in Cullman to walk, camp, have a picnic, or enjoy some fishing.”
“Family friendly activities perfect for a local day out”
Sportsman Lake is like a temporary get away. It has ducks and geese that you can feed. Feeders are located near by so bring your quarters. A nice big play ground to play on if you have little ones. My favorite thing is the paved track there is for walking.
Great walking trail a lot of it shaded. Pup friendly! Did notice some people didnt clean up after their pets such a shame people are so lazy. Concession open reasonable food prices. Splash pad, bike rentals, kayak rental,paddle boat etc.
Sportsman Lake Park is and always has been, a beautiful little spot in Cullman to walk, camp, have a picnic, or enjoy some fishing. It’s free to enter and fishing permits are only $2. There is ample parking and a large children’s play park and splash pad.
March 1, 2026 Sportsman Lake Park and neighborhood Loop. ~06:50, Abby and I arrived at the parking lot of the Sportsman Lake Park. It was a cool high 40°s_F, with the forecast to warm 70s_F later today. We set out for a brisk ~4+ mile CW-Loop of Sportsman Lake Park Walking Trail and the neighborhood.
Trail conditions & character
“Sportsman Lake Park is and always has been, a beautiful little spot in Cullman to walk, camp, have a picnic, or enjoy some fishing.”
“There’s a little train that goes around the lake, a paved path, and restroom/bathhouses along the way.”
“Many pavilions for rental that have lights and power.”
“~06:50, Abby and I arrived at the parking lot of the Sportsman Lake Park.”
“There’s a little train that goes around the lake, a paved path, and restroom/bathhouses along the way.”
“March 1, 2026 Sportsman Lake Park and neighborhood Loop.”
Plan your run at Sportsman Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecullmancountyparks.com
- Phone(256) 734-3052
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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