the Great Outdoors

the Great Outdoors

There are so many reasons to come and visit Smithville including access to the Colorado River and an abundance of parks. Smithville has 11 municipal parks that are maintained by the city of Smithville Parks & Recreation Department. Two of the most popular parks in the area are Buescher State Park and Riverbend Park.

Riverbend Park

Located at 107 Hwy 71 W, in Smithville, just west of the Colorado River bridge, is the city’s finest outdoor recreational spot. This park is busy year-round. The park has a walking trail, fishing pier, barbecue pits and picnic tables near the river.

“Chuckwagon Square” is a fenced area that includes a covered stage and dance floor, and acres of old oaks for shade with picnic tables underneath; it is an ideal place for parties, reunions and special events. Washer and horseshoe pits let friends toss a few for fun and competition. Recently, a 9-hole disc golf course was added.

Outside the fence are a lighted softball field and sand volleyball pits for team play. A large playscape area open to the public free of charge, is a favorite with the

younger crowd and has tables and small barbecue pits, great for birthday parties. The covered Park Pavilion, with kitchen facilities can be rented for events during the year, such as carnivals and banquets.

A rodeo arena is also on site, where the Smithville Youth Rodeo Association rides once a month. Two buildings in the park have bathroom facilities.

At the entrance, a train sculpture created by artist Jeff Snyder and the folks at LPAA, welcomes you into the park.

Nineteen RV hookups are available; call the Parks & Recreation Dept. at 512-237-3282, ext 7 to reserve space or to rent areas of the park for events. The park is open year-round.