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Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park
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Outdoor activities:

Canoe/Kayak Launch Site Canoe / Kayak Launch Site
Fishing Fishing
Meeting / Conference Facilities Meeting / Conference Facilities
Picnic Tables and Grills Picnic Tables & Grills
Group Picnic Pavilion - Day Use Only Group Picnic Pavilion - Day Use Only
RV - Water & Electric RV - Water & Electric
RV- Dump Station RV - Dump Station
Tent Camping - Water Available Tent Camping - Water Available
Rest Rooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
 
 

This park is located along the banks of the lower Colorado River on the outskirts of Smithville, and is operated by the City of Smithville, (512) 237-3282. The park offers a wide variety of recreation facilities, including overnight camp sites, a large pavilion, an indoor meeting facility, RV pads, rest rooms, picnic areas, a playground, and potable water and river access. There is a second access point beneath the double State Highway 71 bridges in the highway right of way. Although neither access point has a boat ramp, both provide pedestrian access and the launching of canoes and light watercraft is permitted.

For information and resources call (512) 360-3338

For more information, visit the City of Smithville.

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Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park is operated by the City of Smithville

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