Amenities at Sparks Lake Activity Center
More than a basketball gym — Sparks Lake Activity Center is being restored into a full community destination for recreation, events, and gatherings in Nacogdoches.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!From indoor basketball and activity space to outdoor courts, games, and gathering areas, each amenity is designed to support families, students, and community events year-round.
Amenities at Sparks Lake Activity Center
More than a basketball gym — we’re building a full community destination designed for recreation, training, and family gatherings.
Besides the restored basketball court and indoor Activity Center, the campus plan includes pickleball and batting cages for training and leagues, a family-friendly miniature golf area, a walkable disc golf route, and a covered pavilion for cookouts, tournaments, community meetings, and school events — with more improvements as the project grows.
Amenities Designed for Real Community Use
Sparks Lake Activity Center is being restored as a multi-use campus. Each amenity is planned to support games, events, meetings, youth programs, and family gatherings—all working together.
Indoor Basketball & Activity Center
The heart of the campus. A restored indoor gym designed for basketball games, practices, open play, youth programs, and indoor community events year-round.
Pickleball Courts
Outdoor courts planned for casual play, leagues, and tournament support.
Batting Cages
Training and practice areas to support youth sports and skill development.
Miniature Golf
A walkable, family-friendly attraction for visitors and event guests.
Disc (Frisbee) Golf
Integrated outdoor recreation that complements community events.
Covered Pavilion
A central outdoor space for meetings, celebrations, cookouts, and overflow events.
Current & Upcoming Amenities at SLAC
Basketball Court
OPEN NOW
Pickleball Courts
COMING SOON
Miniature Golf
COMING SOON
Outdoor Frisbee Golf
COMING SOON
Outdoor Pavilion
COMING SOON
Batting Cages
COMING SOON
League & Community Games
OPEN NOW
Full Site Overview
EXPANSION IN PROGRESSCommunity Sponsors
Featured Sponsor: Sparks Lake Resort — proudly supporting the restoration and ongoing use of the Sparks Lake Activity Center for community events, youth programs, and family gatherings.
What Pavilion Sponsorship Helps Build
When you sponsor the Covered Pavilion at SLAC, your support goes directly toward tangible, visible improvements families and the community will enjoy for years. Here’s how sponsorship funds are being put to use:
- Concrete Pad & Foundation — a durable base for tables, seating, and flow of foot traffic.
- Timber Frame & Roofing — high-quality materials to create a beautiful, long-lasting structure.
- Lighting & Electrical — warm, safe illumination for evening events and gatherings.
- Seating & Picnic Tables — comfortable, family-sized tables and benches.
- Shade & Weather Protection — coverage from sun and light rain for all-season use.
- Landscaping & Pathways — greenery and easy walking access from parking and nearby amenities.
- Signage & Recognition — plaques, banners, or sponsor boards acknowledging community partners.
- Trash & Recycling Stations — keep the space clean and welcoming after every event.
Facilities vs. Amenities — What’s the Difference?
Facilities refer to the physical spaces where activities and events take place — such as the indoor activity center, courts, and outdoor gathering areas.
Amenities are the features that support those spaces — including courts, lighting, seating, safety improvements, parking access, and recreation features.
Together, they create a flexible environment for events, games, meetings, and community gatherings of all kinds.
Some images and renderings shown throughout this website are conceptual and represent planned future improvements.
At this time, the Sparks Lake Activity Center building is the only area currently open for scheduled use, hosting basketball games, practices, and approved private or community events by reservation.
Additional amenities, outdoor features, and expanded event areas will open in phases as restoration and construction progress.
Planning an Event or Activity?
Whether you’re organizing a party, basketball game, meeting, or community gathering, Sparks Lake Activity Center offers flexible spaces designed to bring people together.
