Sweetwater Creek State Park
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year.
The 215 acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular for fishing and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and picnicking. However, there is no beach and swimming in the Reservoir is not allowed. Fishing supplies are available in the adjacent bait shop. During warmer months, the park rents fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can join the Park Paddlers Club, which challenges them to explore waterways in six state parks. An award-winning Visitor Center—one of the most environmentally responsible buildings in the country—features exhibits on the area’s history, wildlife displays, trail maps, snacks and a renovated gift shop. A window-lined meeting room that seats 40 can be rented for gatherings.
Waves in the Woods
Sweetwater Creek State Park Yurt Village Grand Opening
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Historic New Manchester Mill Hike
Native American Heritage Hike
Snakes Alive
Hayrides and S'mores
Stargazer Hike
Trails Work Day
Candlelight Hike to the Mill
Geology Hike
Eastside Hike
Touch-a-Truck and Firewise
Ruins to Rapids Full Moon Hike
Historic New Manchester Mill Hike
Hayrides and S'mores
Native American Heritage Hike
Stargazer Hike
Fall Color Lake Paddle
Kid's Craft
Candlelight Hike to the Mill
-?Park Nights, City Lights"?? Eastside Hike
Backcountry Geology Hike
Photography 101 (Class II-Composition & Point of View)
Eastside Hike
For Women by Women: Introduction to Kayaking
Sweetwater Creek by Kayak
-?Ruins to Rapids"?? Full Moon Hike
Photography 101 (Class I-Lighting)
Eastside Evening Hike
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
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