Located on Hwy 71, Riverbend Park, officially named after former mayor Vernon Richards, is Smithville's finest outdoor recreational spot and borders the Colorado River.

In the fenced in “Chuckwagon Square”, there is a covered stage and dance floor, and acres of old oaks for shade with picnic tables underneath; an ideal place for parties, reunions and special events.  There are also washer and horseshoe pits for tossing a few with friends. And recently, a 9-hole disc golf course was added.  Outside the fence are a lighted softball field and sand volleyball pits for team play.

The covered Park Pavilion, with kitchen facilities, hosts the FFA/4-H livestock show and may be rented for other events during the year.

A rodeo arena is also on site, where the Smithville Youth Rodeo Association rides once a month.