Veterans Memorial Park & Splash Pad
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Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · official sitesource
A fenced memorial park behind the Smithville Recreation Center honoring Bastrop County veterans, with a splash pad and bathrooms. Families of the fallen asked for a children's area so the park would hold some joy.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
Fenced downtown memorial park with a children's area and a summer splash pad
Price
Free
Free.
Hours
Park open daily (closed 11:30 p.m.-6 a.m.)
Good to know: City parks close 11:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Splash pad is seasonal (summer); 2026 operating dates and hours were not posted on the city site, so treat it as closed until spring and call ahead.
Setting
Outdoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
311 NW 2nd St, Smithville, TX 78957
Rough drive times
- about 25 min from Bastrop
- about 65 min from Lockhart
- about 80 min from Central Austin
- about 80 min from Pflugerville / Manor
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Fenced play area
- Yes
- Splash pad
- Yes
Not checked yet: parking, stroller access, changing table, shade, food on site, and accessibility. Know? Tell us
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