Our Story
Returning to the water.
The story of Overlook Park & Marina on Lake Somerville, Est. 1970
Since 1970
A place that already meant something.
Since 1970, this stretch of Lake Somerville has been a place where people launch boats, pitch tents, and watch the sun go down. For years it was known as Lake Somerville Marina & Campground.
Harley and Tyler Schild grew up on this lake. Their weekends began before sunrise, when the water was calm. Their dad made time, despite long workdays, for boating, fishing, and wakeboarding.
“Looking back, it wasn’t anything fancy. It was just time together. But those weekends ended up meaning more than anything else we could’ve been doing.”
When the chance came to take over the park, Harley put it this way.
“It felt bigger than just a business decision.”
In 2026
Brothers, back at the lake.
In 2026 the brothers took the park on.
“We weren’t just buying property — we were stepping into a place that already meant something to people.”
What they bring to the park comes down to three ideas.
- Experiences over possessions. Time at the water outlasts stuff.
- Stewardship over ownership. The park is something to look after for the next family.
- Hospitality. Guests should feel welcome the minute they pull in.
What comes next
The plan for the next several years.
“Growth for us isn’t about size. It’s about experience quality.”
“We want families to come back year after year, and eventually bring their kids back someday.”
“People may come for the lake, but they come back because of how they feel when they’re here.”
Key facts
Overlook Park & Marina, at a glance.
- Name
- Overlook Park & Marina
- Established
- 1970
- What it is
- A family-friendly lake park and marina on Lake Somerville
- Address
- 505 Marina Rd, Brenham, TX 77833
- Phone
- (979) 289-2321
- The property
- 138 acres, two miles of lake frontage, three calm coves
- Stay and play
- over 100 RV sites, cabins, boat rentals, and all the other fun stuff we have going on
- On the water
- We are the only on-water fuel station on Lake Somerville.
- Season
- Open year-round — the water is best March through November.
- Getting here
- about 45 minutes from College Station, about 1.5 hours from Houston, about 1.5 hours from Austin
- Tagline
- Lake life. Lasting memories.
Come see it
Back to the water.
Pull up a chair, launch the boat, or stay a few nights. We would be glad to have you at the lake. Lake life. Lasting memories.