Sweetwater Creek State Park 
1750 Mt. Vernon Rd.
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
770-732-5871
http://gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek
State Park: Birding, Fish, Hike, Picnic, RV, Walk, Water Sports
A peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the free-flowing 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 shoals below. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies and snacks are available in the parks bait shop, while maps and park information may be found in the Visitor Center.