Celebrating 50 Years of Sweetwater Creek State Park

Friday, May 29, 2026 10 AM to 4 PM - Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA - Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m. We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event. Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities. Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule.

Please note: Celebrations will be started at 10 am each day and run until 4. Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities. Spaces are limited, first come first serve. There is no requirement to stay the full time, come for the events you'd like. Day 1: Friday May 29- The 50th anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park opening its doors 10:00 am Guest Talks from Emily D Springer, author of Making A Park, Sweetwater Creek State Park a History of Land and People 11:15 am Ambassador animals 12:00 pm Cake 12:30 pm Guided nature hike on the purple trail 3:00 pm Archery 4:00 pm event end Day 2: Our History 10:00 am Guest Talk from the Friends of Sweetwater Creek 11:15 am Geology Talk 12:00 pm Cake 12:30 pm Native American History Talk in the Museum 1:30 pm Mill Tour 3:00 pm Black Powder Riffle Demonstration 4:00 pm Day Closes Day 3: George H. Sparks Reservoir 10:00 am Guest Talks from the Georgia Conservancy 11:15 am Boating 12:00 pm Cake 12:30 pm Boating 2:00 pm Fishing / Birding 4:00 pm Day Close