BUILDING MORE THAN A FACILITY,
BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Sparks Lake Activity Center is a growing destination for sports, events, and community connection in Nacogdoches, Texas — bringing families, youth, and organizations together.
Building skills, confidence, and teamwork
By the community, for the community
From tournaments to weddings
Helping build a stronger future
Be Part of the Future of Sparks Lake Activity Center
Attend an upcoming event, host your gathering in our arena, or partner with us to expand recreation and community impact in Nacogdoches County, East Texas.
Sparks Lake Activity Center
A privately restored, community-centered recreation and event destination serving East Texas — rooted in the historic Carpenter legacy and built for generations.
A Private Effort. A Public Benefit.
SLAC is privately owned and locally operated — restoring a meaningful place into a permanent community destination for families, youth, churches, organizations, and visitors.
What’s Here
Basketball & recreation • community events • meetings & celebrations • tournaments • concerts & gatherings — with more amenities being added as restoration progresses.
The Future of Sparks Lake Activity Center
A restored destination for events, sports, weddings, and community pride in East Texas.
Upcoming Events at SLAC
Request an EventPlay, Gather, and Stay at Sparks Lake
Visiting Sparks Lake Activity Center? Stay just across the lake at Sparks Lake Resort and enjoy peaceful cabins, beautiful lake views, and a relaxing place to recharge after the day’s activities.
Sports. Events. Community.
Explore what SLAC supports today — and what we’re building next.
Games & Practices
Youth games, pickup nights, team practices, and tournaments.
View basketball →Gatherings & Meetings
Community meetings, graduations, receptions, and fundraisers.
Explore community →Reserve Dates
Tell us your event type and preferred dates — we’ll follow up fast.
Request dates →Sports. Events. Community.
Explore what Sparks Lake Activity Center supports today — and what we’re building next. Event calendars, registrations, requests, and payments are handled through SLACNAC.
Games & Practices
Youth games, pickup nights, team practices, tournaments, and indoor recreation.
View Basketball →Gatherings & Meetings
Community meetings, graduations, receptions, fundraisers, and local gatherings.
Explore Community →Events & Registration
View events, request dates, register, pay, and follow upcoming schedules through SLACNAC.
Visit Event Portal →Virtual Walking Tour
Explore the property, restoration vision, outdoor amenities, and future campus plans.
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