Batting Cages & Youth Training
Dedicated outdoor batting cages are coming to Sparks Lake Activity Center — providing a structured space for team practices, clinics, and skill development in Nacogdoches.
Built for youth programs, school teams, and community training, this addition expands SLAC into a true multi-sport destination.
Conceptual rendering shown. Outdoor amenities expand as restoration continues.A Safe Place To Play, Practice, And Grow
The batting cages planned for Sparks Lake Activity Center are designed to support more than competitive training. They are part of a larger vision focused on youth recreation, positive activity, sports development, and family-friendly community use.
We’re building outdoor recreation space that supports organized practice, after-school activity, youth programs, and community sports opportunities year-round. The goal is to create a structured environment where kids, families, coaches, and local teams can stay active safely.
- ⚾ Youth baseball and softball skills development
- 👨👩👧👦 Family recreation nights and community sports programs
- 🏫 Practice opportunities for schools, clubs, and local teams
- 🎟️ Future camps, clinics, and organized sports events
Quick Links
Recreation, events, sponsorships, walking tour, and community support.
Future Sports Programs
Explore future activities, camps, and organized recreation programming.
Virtual Walking Tour
Explore the property, future amenities, walking paths, and restoration areas virtually.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with SLAC and support long-term community recreation growth.
Help Us Build Recreation That Lasts
The batting cages are one part of a much larger vision — creating a place where kids stay active, families gather safely, and the community has access to positive recreation opportunities for years to come.
Photos & Concept Views
A look at training space, youth recreation, and future outdoor amenities at SLAC.
Current & Upcoming Amenities At SLAC
Sparks Lake Activity Center is growing into a multi-use recreation, sports, and community destination featuring basketball, outdoor recreation, family gathering areas, and future attractions designed to bring the community together.
Community events, registrations, tickets, reservations, vendor participation, and future recreation scheduling are available through the official SLACNAC event portal. You can also explore the property virtually through the interactive SLAC walking tour experience.
Pickleball Courts
Planned outdoor pickleball courts designed for league play, recreation, and community activity.
Miniature Golf
Family-focused miniature golf attraction planned as part of the larger recreation expansion.
Outdoor Frisbee Golf
Disc golf trails planned throughout the property connecting recreation areas and walking paths.
Outdoor Pavilion
Flexible covered gathering space planned for events, music, community use, and recreation support.
Batting Cages
Future batting cage recreation area supporting youth development, sports practice, and community programs.
Full Site Overview
Explore the long-term vision, recreation layout, future amenities, and restoration plans across the property.
Building A Stronger Youth Sports Environment In Nacogdoches
The planned batting cages at Sparks Lake Activity Center strengthen the mission to create a complete, multi-sport community destination. Designed for structured team practices, private instruction, clinics, camps, and seasonal development, this future space expands SLAC beyond the gymnasium.
Whether you're a youth coach, school athletic director, parent, sponsor, or community leader, SLAC is being built as a safe, organized environment focused on growth, mentorship, recreation, and positive community engagement.
Future practice times, sports activities, camps, clinics, community programming, registrations, and payments will be handled through the official SLACNAC event portal. You can also explore the property through the Virtual Walking Tour.
Future Practice Time
Future batting cage time, team practices, private instruction, clinics, and seasonal training will be managed through SLACNAC.
View Event Options →Sponsor The Cages
Support youth sports while gaining local visibility through naming opportunities, sponsor recognition, and community impact.
View Sponsorship Options →Explore All Amenities
Discover basketball, event space, outdoor recreation, future development plans, and long-term amenities at SLAC.
See Full Facility Overview →Virtual Walking Tour
Explore the property, future recreation areas, walking paths, historic restoration zones, and planned amenity locations.
Start The Tour →Bring Your Team, Support The Vision
Sparks Lake Activity Center is restoring historic space into a modern recreation, training, and event destination for Nacogdoches. Join us in building opportunity for the next generation.