Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Mahjong
2026-07-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) and 4 more dates | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Mahjong
Ages: 16+
$3/visit – Cash, Check or Venmo (@bvrec)
Every Monday from 2:00-4:00pm
BV Community Center (715 E Main St) – Pinon Room
Join the Fun — Weekly Mahjong Games at the BV Community Center!
Mahjong: Easy to Learn, Delightfully Challenging to Master. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about this growing craze, you’re invited to our weekly Mahjong meetups!
The basics are simple enough to pick up in an afternoon – but there’s a world of strategy waiting to be explored. That’s what makes Mahjong the perfect mix of fun, challenge, and community. Whether you’ve never heard of Mahjong or play every week, this is an informal, friendly space to learn, laugh, and play.
If you have a Mahjong set or a National Mah Jongg League card, please bring — if not, no problem! We’ll have everything you need.
If you have any questions, please email emilykranz@gmail.com.
Registration: Drop-in (No need to RSVP)
Click here to sign the BV Rec waiver online!

Concerts in the Park - 2026
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
FREE! – Thursdays starting June 18 through August 13, 2026 – 6:00-8:00pm
Concerts in the Park showcases local and regional performers at beautiful McPhelemy Park located right next to the Buena Vista Town Pond. This summer, all acts will perform on the Legacy Stage in McPhelemy Park!! Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair, and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! A great variety of musical acts from week to week.
Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with needs or questions related to this program.
Donations to musicians are always appreciated!
2026 Schedule

June 18
Howie Campbell

June 25
Bruce Hayes

July 2
101st Army Band

July 9
Bad Penny

July 16
Tim Burt & Friends

July 23
Cosmic Culture

July 30
The Jazz Merchants

August 6
Pearl Essence

August 13
PB & K Trio

Game Night
2026-07-11 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-12 12:00 - 21:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Game Night
Ages: All Ages Welcome
Second Saturday of the Month – Year Round
*Some months we are not able to meet on the second Saturday of the month, so it takes place on a different Saturday that month.*
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 13th
12:00 – 9:00pm
Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St
Registration Deadline: Drop In
This will be a donation only event. All proceeds will go toward Gary’s time and wear and tear on his game collection. Please support Gary and his passion to provide gaming opportunities for his community!
BV Rec is excited to be offering Game Night! This program was formerly held at the Buena Vista Public Library and will now be teaming up with Buena Vista Recreation to bring you a day of board games for the whole family.
Game night will be available to all age ranges. There will be a large variety of games to play, spanning from games that can accommodate two people or a larger group. Game night will be hosted in collaboration with Gary Johnson who has an extensive library of games that he will have available, as well as his knowledge on the rules and game play information.
Come enjoy an exciting day of fun! Game night is for everyone, with games that will entertain kids, teens, adults and seniors alike!
Please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage to the event (Non-alcoholic beverages only, no alcohol allowed on site.)
Drop in anytime between 12:00-9:00pm
SUMMER 2026 EVENTS
MAY 9 – “READY, SET, GO – MOM”
Great month for racing fans of all kinds!
JUNE 13 – “GRAND ADVENTURES”
– Whether it is Fantasy, Science Fiction, Pirates, Pulp Fiction or the Real World there are lots of worlds to explore this month.
JULY 11 – “LOOKING GOOD”
– Games that sparkle like 4th of July Fireworks!
AUGUST 15 – “UNPLUGGED TIME”
– Featuring Fun, entertaining and interactive games based on Movies, Television Shows, Books, Comics and Videogames.
Click here to register for Game Night!

Young at Heart Field Trips 2026
2026-07-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Young at Heart Field Trips 2026
Please join BV Rec and Young at Heart for one or all of the fun, social field trips taking place in 2026! Young at Heart is a social group for those aged 55+. These field trips are a great opportunity to get out with friends and be social.
For each field trip, we will visit a location within the surrounding area and then eat lunch together as a group. BV Rec will provide transportation for the field trip. We will always meet at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St) and then return to the BV Community Center after. The locations and lunch spots are determined by the Young at Heart board.
Saturday, July 18th – Hutchinson Homestead Tour in Salida
$15 (includes ticket for the tour plus transportation to and from Salida)

The second Young at Heart Field Trip of 2026 will take us to the Hutchinson Homestead in Salida for a tour! The trip is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th. BV Rec will provide transportation to and from Salida. Please meet at the Buena Vista Community Center (715 E Main St) at 11:00am. We will return to the Community Center around 4:00pm. We will eat lunch first at Robin’s and then will take an official guided tour of the Hutchinson Homestead . The cost of $15 covers your ticket for the tour plus transportation to and from Salida. Lunch is NOT covered and everyone will need to pay for their own meal. Please give $15 (cash or check) to any Young at Heart board member or BV Rec staff member to reserve your spot! Space is limited to 14 participants, so please reserve your spot soon! All participants will need to complete a BV Rec waiver prior to getting on the bus.
Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with any needs or questions related to this program.
Click Here to Register for the July 18th Young at Heart Field Trip!

Adventure Camp - Summer 2026
2026-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adventure Camp – Ages: 6-12
$80/Session
Monday – Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm
Meet at the BV Community Center
Session 1: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30
Session 2: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
Registration for Both Sessions Opens Friday, May 1st at 12:00pm (Noon)!

Fuel your child’s curiosity and enrichment with BV Rec’s Adventure Camp! Participants will engage in a mix of sports, hikes, crafts, field trips, and more. It’s all about having fun, making friends and trying new activities!

Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with needs or questions related to this program.

Minimum: 8 participants, Maximum: 24 participants

Session 1 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22

Session 2 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 29

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 1!

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 2!
