Enjoy Recreation and Fun in Smithville
The guests and residents derive lots from the historic town of Smithville a town famous for its close-knit community. Situated on the Colorado River and located only 42 miles from Austin Smithville offers easy access to city facilities as well as the joys of being situated close to natural beauty and all of the activities that nature provides.
Having Fun in Smithville
There are lots of recreational activities provided by Smithville and this includes its Smithville Recreation Center. The Smithville Recreation Center provides residents with lessons in Powerflex, Jazzercise, dance, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, and more. One can also find features like a weight room, a racquetball court, two dance studios, a computer lab, and a large gym with basketball courts in the center. Opportunities for other recreational activities are also abundant in Smithville. Colorado River being easily accessible, visitors and residents can enjoy boating, canoeing, and rafting. One can also rent kayaks and canoes.
The park roads running through Bastrop and Buescher State Parks are also great for bike riding. The loops as well as shaded areas of these parks provide for a peaceful bike riding experience. Avail of the over 30 miles of mountain biking trails that these parks provide.
Smithville residents also love to fish at the Riverend Park or swim at the Bastrop State Park that boasts of a 60′ x 100′ pool. Three lighted tennis courts are also available to the public at Smithville Junior High School, though the school administration needs to be contacted ahead of time in order to unlock the gates.
For those that enjoy skateboarding or skating, the Power Plaza Skate Park is a great place to have fun. This outdoor park boasts of features like rails, hips, stair cases, grass gaps, a bridge pyramid, a snake run, wallrides, ledges, and more. For a more relaxing outdoor experience, on the other hand, residents can shoot a round of golf at one of the six different courses in the area.
Getting Educated
Smithville also has an excellent educational system apart from recreational opportunities. The high school offers a full athletic program as well as college prep and vocational tech programs. The district also offers advanced placement courses, honors programs, and a gifted & talented program. In addition, the district offers English as Second Language programs as well as migrant services and an alternative school.
This well-rounded community is perfect for the nature lover that wants the best of both worlds.