Dog walking in Cullman

Rosemont

Rosemont is the northern neighborhood of Cullman, and offers scenic views of Sportsman Lake and extensive forests that cover the area. The Sportsman Lake Park is an excellent example of this, and is made up of open plains surrounded by wooded areas. The park is a fan favorite among dog-lovers, thanks to its dog-friendly atmosphere, fields, and trails that give Fido the chance to get plenty of exercise. The park has amenities such as clean-up stations, water fountains, and benches. The Nesmith Park is located more in the city, but offers a square area with a community garden, pavilion, and picnic shelters. Fido must remain on a leash at the park, and owners must bring clean-up bags.

East Point

Eastpoint is the central neighborhood for Cullman, with blocks of small businesses and various residential homes. Dog lovers won't be too stressed trying to find a place to walk since the Main Avenue Park is right downtown. The park provides an in-town place to walk Fido, with picnic tables, paved walking paths, and a scenic creek. Dogs are welcome on leash, and have access to water fountains and benches. Depot Park is  a picturesque little park with a large water fountain and trails that circle it. Dogs are to remain on leash while in the park, and owners must bring water and clean-up bags.

Cullman

The neighborhood of Cullman shares the same name as the city, and takes up the eastern side of town. Inside the community is the East Side Park, a vibrant park with open areas and paved paths, along with extra amenities like picnic tables and recreational ballfields. Fido is welcome inside the park on a leash, with access to water fountains and trash bins. The Margaret Ingle Park is along the southern edge of the community and provides another option to walk a leashed Fido in a quiet, well-kept area. This park features a pavilion, picnic tables, benches, trash bins, and water fountains.

Welti

The Welti neighborhood is located on the southern corner of the city, made up mostly of preserved woods and farmland. The neighborhood is the best option for a walk closer to nature, and offers the Eightmile Creek Trail, an 8-mile trail open for beginner to moderate users. Dogs are welcome on the trail while they remain on a leash. The Welti Falls Trailhead is also a dog-friendly option in the area for leashed dogs, which is a 2.1-mile long trail that leads to the scenic views of Welti Falls. Be sure to bring water and clean-up bags to both trails.

Fairview

Fairview is a small town 7 miles northeast of Cullman. Thick forests surround the town and provide plenty of camping and trail activities for you and your pup. The Duck River West Trailhead has a campsite that allows dog-friendly camping plots, as long as Fido remains on a leash at the campground. The trailhead has trash bins, benches and leads to the Duck River Trail, a 9.6-mile trail that follows the Duck River. The path has access points to the river, and swimming holes for you and Fido, with natural-made benches along the way. Fido must also remain on leash on the trail, and owners must bring water and clean-up bags.