Date:
Time: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
CCWA Provides Convenient Recreation Options for July 4th
Weekend
Fishing Areas and Wetlands Center Trail Are Open for Fishing,
Picnics and Nature Walks
Morrow, Georgia - The Clayton County Water
Authority's (CCWA) reservoir areas and Newman Wetlands Center are a
great option for families looking for inexpensive outdoor fun for
the upcoming 4th of July weekend.
The Blalock and Shamrock Reservoirs, which are located at 2610
Shamrock Road (off of Freeman Road) in Jonesboro, will be open
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The J. W. Smith Reservoir, which is located at 143 Northbridge
Road in Hampton, will also be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
There is a $5 daily fee per vehicle for Clayton County residents
at all CCWA reservoirs. Non county residents pay $10 per vehicle.
For Clayton County residents planning several trips to the
reservoirs this year, a season pass is a bargain at $30. Non county
residents pay $40 for a season pass. The season pass is good at
CCWA reservoirs from March - October.
For more information on the Clayton County Water Authority
reservoirs, call 770.603.5605, or visit www.ccwa.us.
The Newman Wetlands Center, located at 2755 Freeman Road,
features a nature trail and picnic areas that will be open
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. The NWC's 1/2 mile
trail and picnic areas provide visitors a chance to enjoy nature
while learning the importance of preserving wetlands environments
and conserving natural resources.
Visitors walking through the wetlands trails might be fortunate
enough to see some of the many wildlife species that either stop
over during migration or take advantage of this habitat for nesting
or permanent residence. In addition to over 130 bird species,
visitors have seen beaver, river otter, fox, raccoon, muskrat,
deer, wild turkey, opossum, mink, and many species of reptiles,
insects, and amphibians. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at
this facility.
For more information on the Newman Wetlands Center, call
770.603.5603, or visit www.ccwa.us.