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
Search for programs and events by date, keyword or location, and view them by month, week or day, as a list or photo grid, or on a map.
Peak to Peak Pickleball Spring Break Tournament 2023
Darren Patterson Christian Academy 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, COSpring Break Pickleball Tournament Friday, March 31 - Sunday, April 2 Friday: Women's Doubles, Saturday: Mixed Doubles, Sunday: Men's Doubles Ages: 10 | $30 Tournament Registration Fee, $10 per Event, […]
Achieve Social – April 1, 2023
Split Happens 7615 US-50, Salida, COAchieve Social: Bowling at Split Happens Coed Ages: 14 - 25 $5/Participant Saturday, April 1, 2023 Registration Deadline: Monday, March 27, 2023 Buena Vista Recreation is excited to be partnering […]
Adult Open Gym Pickleball (Mondays – Ages 16+) – Winter/Spring 2023
Darren Patterson Christian Academy 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, COAdult Open Gym Pickleball Coed | Ages 16+ | $5 Per Visit Mondays, 9:00-11:00am January 2 - May 8 Darren Patterson Christian Academy Registration: Drop-in This game mixes badminton, tennis, […]
Youth Soccer – 2013-2014’s – Spring 23
Softball Field Softball Field, Buena Vista, COYouth Soccer - Ages: Born in 2011-2018 $45 for 2017-18’s, $60 for 2015-16’s, $70 for 2013-14’s, $75 for 2011-12’s Practice Times Vary (schedule below), Games on Saturdays […]
Adult Coed Indoor Volleyball League – Winter 2023
Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, COCoed Volleyball League Coed | Ages 16+ | $25/player Tuesdays, 6:00-10:00pm | March 14-May 16 Buena Vista High School – Red Gym Get your team together for one of BV […]
Bridge Club
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, COBridge 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. […]
Women’s Self-Led Workout Group
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, COWomen’s Self-Led Workout Group – Ages 18+ $2 per visit Fridays, 8:00-9:30am October 14-May 26 Community Center - Aspen Room Join in this weekly, self-led women's workout […]
Young at Heart
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, COYoung at Heart is a group for ages 55+. We meet at noon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the BV Community Center. Each meeting includes a potluck […]
Adult Pickleball – Learn to Play Days – Winter/Spring 2023
Darren Patterson Christian Academy 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, COHave you heard of Pickleball? Pickleball mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact activity for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! Come try your […]
Monday Morning Art
Community Center 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, COMonday Morning Art Ages: 18+ $1/visit 3rd Monday of the Month, 9:30am-12:00pm Community Center - Aspen Room Artists of all mediums are welcome! Bring your projects […]
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.
Refunds
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.
Buena Vista Recreation reserves the right to remove any participant, volunteer, or spectator from any programs BV Rec facilitates at the discretion of staff.