Get fit, have fun, and play in beautiful
Buena Vista, Colorado!
BV REC works with local enthusiasts, instructors, businesses and citizens, and currently provides over 75 athletic, cultural, and expeditionary activities. We know you’ll find something here you’ll like! If what you’re looking for isn’t offered, we will work with you to find out where it is offered or what might be required to get it going.
Programs
Athletics
Sports leagues or recurring athletic programs. This includes softball, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and other recreational and competitive leagues.
Outdoor Rec
Nature-based programs aimed at community engagement & conservation like group bike rides, 4x4 meet ups, cross country skiing, or trail building.
Fitness
Organized activities aimed at physical fitness and health. This includes yoga, group workout classes, swimming, gymnastics, martial arts, and more.
Special Events
Local community events that focus on recreation activities. Examples include concerts, tournaments & races.
Special Interests
Fun programs geared toward special topics of interest like bridge, seniors, dog lovers, or children's play groups.
Fine Arts
Recurring activities focused on artistic expression such as weekly art classes, music lessons, and dance classes.
What’s Happening in BV
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Youth Soccer – 2016-2017’s – Spring 24
Soccer Field Buena Vista, CO, United States2016-2017’s YOUTH SOCCER - Spring 2024 Spring Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. The 2012-13's and 2014-15's age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, March 18. There […]
Youth Soccer – 2014-2015’s – Spring 24
Softball Field Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, United States2014-2015’s YOUTH SOCCER - Spring 2024 Spring Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. The 2012-13's and 2014-15's age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, March 18. There […]
Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA – Fall 23/Winter 24
Darren Patterson Christian Academy 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesPickleball: Arranged Play, Lessons, & Training Wednesdays, 7:00-10:00pm $20 per "Group" | Maximum of 4 "Groups" Per Night Ages: 16+ | Darren Patterson Christian Academy Register your pickleball "group" to use the DPCA Gym on a Wednesday night from 7:00-10:00pm for arranged play, lessons, and/or training! This indoor season we are trying a new system […]
Bridge Club
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesBridge Club – Ages: 18+ $1/visit Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm Year Round Community Center - Pinon Room Bridge Club meets every Thursday from 1:00-4:00pm at the Community Center. Call Jim and DeDe Williams at 719-395-6530 or email dedeinbv@gmail.com by Tuesday night each week to reserve your spot in the weekly session. Registration: Drop-in […]
Youth Soccer – 2012-2013’s – Spring 24
Soccer Field Buena Vista, CO, United States2012-2013’s CO-ED YOUTH SOCCER - Spring 2024 Spring Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. The 2012-13's and 2014-15's age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, March 18. […]
Adult Coed Indoor Volleyball League – Winter 2024
Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesCoed Volleyball League Coed | Ages 16+ | $25/player Thursdays, 6:00-10:00pm | March 21-May 16 Buena Vista High School – Red Gym Get your team together for one of BV Rec's longest running programs! Coed teams should consist of 3 males and 3 females. Teams cannot have more than 3 men on the court at […]
Women’s Self-Led Workout Group
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesWomen’s Self-Led Workout Group – Ages 18+ $2 per visit Fridays, 8:00-9:30am October 20-May 24 Community Center - Pinon Room Join in this weekly, self-led women's workout group that focuses on body weight interval training, including both cardio and muscle conditioning. This group encourages consistent exercise and offers healthy support to each […]
Achieve Social – April 26, 2024
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesAchieve Social: Swimming at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs in Nathrop, CO Coed Ages: 14 - 25 $5/Participant Friday, April 26, 2024 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Buena Vista Recreation is excited to be partnering with Achieve, Inc to offer stand-alone Achieve Social programs targeted towards individuals with neurodivergences (such as autism spectrum/ADD/ADHD and similar […]
Youth Soccer – 2016-2017’s – Spring 24
Soccer Field Buena Vista, CO, United States2016-2017’s YOUTH SOCCER - Spring 2024 Spring Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. The 2012-13's and 2014-15's age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, March 18. There […]
Open Gym Pickleball (Fridays – Ages 10+) – Fall 23/Winter 24
Darren Patterson Christian Academy 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United StatesOpen Gym Pickleball Coed | Ages 10+ | $5 Per Visit Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm November 3, 2023 - May 10, 2024 Darren Patterson Christian Academy Registration: Drop-in Anyone under the age of 16 must be signed in by a parent. There must also be an adult present, who is responsible for the participant, for the entirety […]
Sign Up
As you explore local programs online, you can sign up instantly! You can also print the Registration Form below and return it by mail (PO Box 2002, Buena Vista, CO 81211) or drop it off at Town Hall (210 E Main Street). Please contact us or the specific program organizer with any questions!
Submit an Event
This website is intended to be a one-stop source for all things recreational in Buena Vista. In addition to programs hosted by the Town of Buena Vista Recreation Department, other organizations are welcome to submit programs that fall within the mission statement of the Recreation Advisory Board.
Program Proposals
We’d love to hear your ideas for new programs that inspire a variety of interests, including sports, music, and fine arts. Please submit your ideas for events and activities that promote community development through positive social interaction and facilitate stewardship of our outdoor recreation resources.
BV Rec Policies - Refunds & Late Fees
Refunds for recreation programs will be given if a participant withdraws before the registration deadline for the program. Full or partial refunds may be given if a participant withdraws after the registration deadline due to a medical or family emergency. Refunds will not be granted for program cancellations due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the Recreation Department. Late registrations for youth sports programs will be accepted until the first games of the season have been played.
A late fee will be charged for registrations submitted after the registration deadline of each program. For youth sports, the fee will be 50% of the registration fee for the program. For adult sports, the fee will be $50 per team.
Buena Vista Recreation reserves the right to remove any participant, volunteer, or spectator from any programs BV Rec facilitates at the discretion of staff.