Sweitzer Lake State Park facts for kids
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 Sweitzer Lake State Park
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Delta County, Colorado, United States |
| Nearest city | Delta, CO |
| Area | 210 acres (85 ha) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Visitors | 55,824 (in 2009-10) |
| Governing body | Colorado Parks & Wildlife |
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a Colorado state park located in Delta County 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Delta, Colorado. The 210-acre (85 ha) park established in 1960 includes a 137-acre (55 ha) reservoir. Facilities include a boat ramp, swim beach and picnic sites. Birdwatchers have spotted 170 different species in the park. A portion of the park's land was donated by the eponymous Morgan Sweitzer in order to develop it as a recreation destination.
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