RISIEN PARK

San Saba River

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On the eastern edge of the city on U.S. 190.

Risien Park was a gift from E.E. Risien and the LCRA to the people of San Saba in 1987. The park is bordered by the San Saba River. A section of the river has been cemented in for swimming. The water is slightly chalky. A rope swing provides fun in the deep end. A bench overlooks the pool and there are stairs leading down to water. Upstream there is a small dam with a waterfall leading into a wide pool.

The park has picnic tables with grills, a playground, a pavilion, a golf course, and volleyball courts. Pecan trees are everywhere and provide terrific shade. The park has picturesque footbridges and low rolling hills. A horseshoe-shaped amphitheater has been cut into a hillside, and a creek runs through it. There is one bench (!) for spectators.

Text and photos courtesy of Chandra Moira Beal & La Luna Publishing
Copyright Chandra Moira Beal, 1999

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