Vernon Richards Riverbend Park
Park · Smithville
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Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · official sitesource
Smithville's main riverside park, home of the spring Jamboree, with a large playscape area, river walking trail, fishing pier, picnic tables and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Big free playscape area by the Colorado River, plus a walking trail and fishing pier
Price
Free
Free.
Hours
Open year-round (closed 11:30 p.m.-6 a.m.)
Good to know: City parks close 11:30 p.m.-6 a.m.
Setting
Outdoor
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
107 Hwy 71 W, Smithville, TX 78957
Rough drive times
- about 25 min from Bastrop
- about 70 min from Lockhart
- about 80 min from Pflugerville / Manor
- about 85 min from Central Austin
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Stroller access
- PartlyWalking trail on site (surface not stated).
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Shade
- Some
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The closest other places on PlayATX, if you want to make a day of it.
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