Sweetwater Creek State Park includes 2,549 acres of forested land, more than 9 miles of hiking trails, a 215 acre lake with two fishing docks, a Visitor Center with displays on local history and wildlife, and a bait shop that rents kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and jon boats. To contact the park for information or reservations, please call 770-732-5871 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.
Weddings
Packages
Group Shelter Ceremony & Reception — $225
- One day rental of the Group Shelter between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (Max occupancy 150 people)
- Indoor reception area, including kitchen facilities, rustic fireplace and large outdoor BBQ pit
- Tables and chairs for the event
- 60 private parking spaces
- Discount on second day rental for setup or breakdown ($175 for either day. Must contact park directly at 770-732-5871)
Picnic Pavilion 1 & Lakeside Ceremony — $275/day
Hold your ceremony on the grassy lakeside area and have private use of the picnic pavilion adjacent to the lake and parking during park operating hours.
Lakeside Ceremony — $200/day
- Open area for an outdoor, lakeside ceremony
- Available during park operating hours, 7 a.m. to dusk
Picnic Pavilion Ceremony & Reception — $75
- One day rental of a picnic pavilion during park operating hours (Max occupancy 50 people)
- Electricity and charcoal grill included
- Picnic tables for the event
Reunions
Packages
Package 1 — $225
- One day rental of the Group Shelter between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (max occupancy 150 people)
- The Group Shelter is a fully enclosed building, including a large, outdoor BBQ pit, kitchen facilities, folding tables and chairs, private restrooms, playground, and 60 parking spaces
Package 2 — $75
- One day rental of one of 8 unique picnic pavilions located throughout the park between 10 a.m. and sunset (max occupancy 50 people)
- Pavilions include 4 large picnic tables, a charcoal grill, water spigot, and electricity
Additional Attractions
- Private, ranger-led tours of the Civil War era New Manchester mill ruins situated alongside the ½ mile stretch of whitewater rapids of Sweetwater Creek
- Private wildlife and educational programs designed to meet your family’s specific interests