Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of the closest Georgia state parks to downtown Atlanta, located approximately 15 miles from the city's center in eastern Douglas County. The park was established in 1972 due to efforts by the Georgia Conservancy, which was established in 1967 at the park's namesake Sweetwater Creek. Historic ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company textile mill, which burned to the ground during the American Civil War, are showcased at the park, along with an award-winning visitor center offering exhibits on the region's indigenous history. Anglers can enjoy great fishing opportunities at the park's 215-acre manmade George Sparks Reservoir, with canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and pedal boat rentals offered during the summer months.

Address: 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, Phone: 770-732-5871

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