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Gymnasium
A full-size community gym for basketball, team practices, camps, recreation, and special programs.
Play Here • Gather Here • Stay Here
Come Together at Sparks Lake
Discover the growing Sparks Lake Activity Center—Nacogdoches' place for recreation, community events, and memorable gatherings. Coming to town for SFA Homecoming or your next East Texas getaway? Keep the experience close by reserving a cabin at Sparks Lake Resort.
Two Sparks Lake destinations. One memorable East Texas experience.
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Restoring a Community Landmark
1964From a neighborhood school to a new center for community life.
The Vision
A Historic Place With a New Purpose
Sparks Lake Activity Center is bringing new life to the former Emeline Fears Carpenter Elementary property in Nacogdoches. The gym and surrounding grounds are becoming a welcoming place to play, gather, celebrate, and grow.
Every improvement helps preserve an important piece of local history while creating new opportunities for families, teams, organizations, and visitors.
Discover Our Story →Room to Move. Space to Connect.
Built for Recreation and Community
The Activity Center gives East Texas families, athletes, groups, and organizations a flexible place to come together.
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Events & Gatherings
A memorable setting for community celebrations, nonprofit programs, reunions, and organized events.
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Growing Outdoors
Future plans include improved grounds, trails, a pavilion, pickleball, parking, and more ways to enjoy the property.
Something Is Always Growing
Where Nacogdoches Comes Together
From basketball and youth activities to seasonal celebrations and community gatherings, SLACNAC helps connect people with experiences worth remembering. Check the calendar, plan your visit, or bring your own event idea to the center.
Turn Your Visit Into a Getaway
Play at the Center. Stay at the Lake.
Visiting Nacogdoches for an event, SFA weekend, family gathering, or East Texas escape? Sparks Lake Resort keeps you close to the Activity Center while giving you a peaceful place to relax beside the water.
- Four private cabins
- Secure cabin Wi-Fi
- Lake and dock access
- Boat rentals available
Best in East Texas
Enjoy the lake, unwind in your own cabin, and stay connected to everything happening across the Sparks Lake community.
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