About Us

What is the RBA?

In 1988, local members of a zoning watch dog organization, the River Bend Association were successful at incorporating the City of Chesterfield.

The River Bend Association (RBA) is a non-profit, non-sectarian community organization which seeks to "promote and protect the common interests of its members as property owners and residents" of our neighborhood. The RBA elects a Board of Directors with individual directors serving staggered terms.

We welcome our neighbors to attend our monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of each month. The annual RBA Meeting is held in August and membership is voluntary.

The area of River Bend encompasses the streets of River Valley Drive, River Valley Court, Olive Street Road and the East and West sides of the River Valley Drive.

What We Do

The RBA continues to promote and protect the common interests of its members as property owners and residents. Additionally, the RBA

Delivers new neighbor welcome baskets.
Organizes luminaries over the winter holidays.
Provides an updated directory of the subdivisions within its membership.
Maintains this website, e-News and our Neighborhood Watch Program.

Location

Nestled on the Missouri River Valley bluff is the area known as River Bend in Chesterfield, Missouri. River Bend Estates was built by renowned developer Burton Duenke starting in 1959. Duenke built homes in the St. Louis area throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He also developed areas around Lake of the Ozarks such as Tan-Tar-A.

Enrollment Form

In October each year, current residents of River Bend are mailed an enrollment form and election ballot for the board of directors

for the upcoming year with a return envelope. If you have not received yours, or you need to use cash, please e-mail us.

-> If using PayPal, please e-mail scanned, completed forms to riverbendassociation@gmail.com.

-> If mailing US Mail, please place a stamp on the envelope and send completed forms and check.

-> If using Venmo, please submit payment to @RiverBendAssociation & include RBA Enrollment in the "What is this for?" section.

(made payable to The River Bend Association) to:

River Bend Association

P.O. Box 61

Chesterfield, MO 63006

If paying by PayPal or Venmo, you can now submit your enrollment through our Google Form - RBA Online Enrollment Form.

Be sure to click "Send" when you have completed the form & ballot.

RBA Enrollment Form 2025 (pdf)

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History

Annual Football Rivalry

The East Side River Rats had a mascot. The West Side Lords had cheerleaders. There was a marching band and so much fun!

Swim Team Tradition

Annual Football Rivalry

The swim team has been a tradition with the kids of River Bend since the private pool and tennis facilities were built in 1969.

Many Talents for Many Years

Performing for their peers is second nature to many River Bend residents. Below are some of the plays and musicals perfected through the years.

Tavern Acle Choir

One of the many talented performing groups in River Bend was the Tavern Acle Choir. They took "singing for their [tavern] dinner" seriously.

Tornado of 1967

Tavern Acle Choir

Tornado of 1967

Aerial photo shows the path of destruction when a tornado ripped through River Bend January 24, 1967. Luckily, everyone in River Bend survived.

Tennis, Anyone?

Tavern Acle Choir

Tornado of 1967

The crowds were big, and the matches even bigger. Friday night they would celebrate the line-up, Saturday they would play and celebrate more.

About Us

What is the RBA?

What We Do

Location

Join the RBA

Enrollment Form

RIVER BEND ESTATES TORNADO OF 1967

History

Annual Football Rivalry

Annual Football Rivalry

Swim Team Tradition

Annual Football Rivalry

Many Talents for Many Years

Tavern Acle Choir

Tavern Acle Choir

Tornado of 1967

Tavern Acle Choir

Tornado of 1967

Tennis, Anyone?

Tavern Acle Choir

Tornado of 1967

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