Nightengale Archaeological Center

Two children in life jackets laugh and hold tight as they ride an inflatable tube being pulled across a lake, water splashing around them. A handwritten note in the corner reads, Dont forget to register your kid for summer camp!.

Where the Past Meets Play

Along the shores of Lake LBJ, Nightengale Archaeological Center offers the perfect blend of recreation with history, and every visit is an opportunity to discover more. Whether you're planning a field trip or a private excursion, this park promises an adventure for curious minds of all ages. Careful where you step - you never know what you might uncover.

A group of children wearing matching orange T-shirts pose together in a lush, green forest area with a small body of water and rocky cave entrance in the background.
A group of children sit on the grass, listening to an adult standing near them by a lakeside on a sunny day. Trees provide shade and the water is visible in the background.
A group of children wearing red life jackets smile and pose with flexed arms on a floating mat in a lake, with one child in the water in front. Trees and cloudy sky are visible in the background.
A smiling boy in a blue shirt and cap holds up a small fish and fishing pole, standing outdoors near a lake. Another boy in a cap and gray shirt stands beside him, looking down. Trees and water are in the background.
An empty room with rows of gray folding chairs facing the front, wood-patterned flooring, white walls, and several doors and windows letting in natural light.
A person aims a bow and arrow at a colorful target outdoors, standing on grass in front of a white backdrop under bright sunlight.
A boy wearing a life jacket and sunglasses leaps off a floating dock into a lake, with three people in the water watching under a clear blue sky. Trees line the distant shore.
A wooden cabin with a porch sits among green trees and shrubs, with a stone path leading to it. Sunlight illuminates the scene, and a lake is visible in the background.

Park and Facilities

Nightengale Archaeological Center is a private park available for reservation only. Next time you need to host a private event or gathering, the park and its facilities are yours to explore!

A spacious, empty room with long white tables and black folding chairs arranged in rows on a light wood floor, large windows on one wall, and wooden doors at the back. Fluorescent lights brighten the ceiling.

Nightengale Archaeological Center

Capacity up to 60 people
Starting at $175
  • 11-acre park and 1,905 square foot event hall
  • Tables, chairs, AV system, Wi-Fi
  • Paddle sports available 
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Three smiling boys wearing life jackets sit together on a boat under a clear blue sky, enjoying a sunny day. Two boys wear gray life jackets, and the one in the middle wears a red life jacket.

Nightengale Archaeological Center Summer Camp

Nightengale Archaeological Center

$250 per week

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Available on-site

  • Event Hall/Meeting Space
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restrooms (flushing)