Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun - Summer 25
2025-06-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun
Coed – Grades 3-8 (as of Fall 2025) – $75
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 – Grades 3-5: 5:00-6:00pm – Grades 6-8: 6:00-7:00pm
Buena Vista High School Red and White Gyms (559 South Railroad)

Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Coach Kevin Lubbers and Coach Scott Crites to provide a summer youth basketball skills clinic! This program is for anyone that enjoys basketball and has a desire to improve their skills and have fun while doing so. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your basketball background and experience. Coach Lubbers has 20 years of College Basketball coaching experience and leading camps just like this one. Coach Crites is the current Associate Head Coach for Girls Varsity Basketball, the AD at BV High School, and a staple of Buena Vista Basketball for many years on the Boys and Girls sides. Coach Lubbers and Coach Crites will have the help of high school basketball players assisting them with the goal of individual player development. Our goal is to provide a positive environment so each athlete will gain confidence as a basketball player while improving their physical skills. Your athlete will have a tremendous experience and receive high levels of instruction.
Please be sure to wear either basketball shoes or sneakers and don’t forget a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided for this program.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29
Please be aware that if we do not have enough participants register for this program, we will not be able to run it. So, please tell everyone you know about this program and encourage them to sign up!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 3-5!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 6-8!

Concerts in the Park - 2025
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
FREE! – Thursdays starting June 19 through August 14, 2025 – 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.
Donations to musicians are always appreciated!
2025 Schedule

June 19
Howie Campbell

June 26
101st Army Band

July 10
Bad Penny

July 17
Tim Burt

July 24
Mountain Mantra

July 31
Bruce Hayes

August 7
The Gulleys

August 14
PB & K

Achieve Social: Rafting Trips - July 16th & July 23rd, 2025
2025-07-16 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 13:30 | River Runners, 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Rafting Trip
Coed
Ages: 14+
$5/Participant
Wednesdays, July 16 & July 23, 2025
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10 for July 16th Trip & Thursday, July 17 for July 23rd Trip
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14+, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from River Runners, contact Jill Lowry at jill@achievelifeskills.org or 303-815-4436.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Thursday, July 10 for the July 16th trip and by Thursday, July 17 for the July 23rd trip! Space is limited.
Rafting Trip: Please arrive to River Runners Whitewater Rafting, located at 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, CO, either on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 or Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am for a day of whitewater rafting with friends! The event will wrap up at 1:30pm.
Please reach out to Jilly Lowry, Program Director of Achieve Inc., at jill@achievelifeskills.org or 303-815-4436 with any questions.
All participants must have a signed River Runners waiver prior to participating in this event! For anyone age 18 and older, you may complete the waiver yourself. For anyone under the age of 18, your parent/guardian must complete the waiver. Please follow this link to fill out the waiver:
River Runners Waiver
Program Dates: Rafting Trip – Wednesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 23rd
Click here to register for the Rafting Trip on July 16!
Click here to register for the Rafting Trip on July 23!

Achieve Social: Night at the Museum - August 16-17, 2025
2025-08-16 16:45 - 2025-08-17 09:00 | Buena Vista Heritage Museum, 506 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Achieve Social Outing: Night at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum!
Coed
Ages: 14 and Older
$5/Participant
Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2025
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm
Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Achieve, Inc to offer stand-alone Achieve Social programs designed to support and include neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, with ADD/ADHD, and related disabilities. The inclusive outings provide opportunities to build communication, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting social and cognitive growth for individuals in Chaffee County and the surrounding area.
Events are designed for individuals ages 14 and up. Each activity is supported by trained staff and volunteers, with a minimum ratio of one support person for every three participants. If a participant requires more individualized support, they are welcome to attend withe a personal caregiver, mentor, or support person. All attendees – including neurodivergent individuals, friends, family members, and volunteers – must register separately to ensure adequate planning and accommodation.
Upcoming Event: Night at the Museum!
Join us for a special overnight event celebrating the end of the season for the Little Engine Eatery. Starting at 4:45pm on Saturday, August 16th at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum, located at 560 E Main Street in Buena Vista, CO. Participants will enjoy:

A private tour of the museum
A pizza dinner
A walking tour of Buena Vista’s haunted spots
Games and a movie back at the museum before lights out

The event concludes with breakfast the next morning. Participants should be picked up by 9:00am on Sunday, August 17th.
Accessibility and Accommodations:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require accommodations – such as communication, mobility, or sensory support – please contact Jill Lowry, Programming Director for Achieve, Inc. at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
Early requests are encouraged to ensure adequate arrangements.
Transportation Support:
If you need help with transportation to or from the event, please reach out to Jill Lowry using the contact information above.
Financial Assistance:
If participants are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

Click here to register for Night at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum on August 16-17!

Bridge Club
2026-01-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Bridge 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 either 719-395-6530 Or 303-921-3118, or email dedeinbv@gmail.com by Tuesday night each week to reserve your spot in the weekly session.
Registration: Drop-in after reservation
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE BV REC WAIVER ONLINE!

Mahjong
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Game Night
2026-01-10 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
2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Young at Heart
Second Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-2:00pm

Community Center – Aspen Room

Young 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 lunch followed by a program with informative speakers.
Please contact Tucker Wildeson at twildeson@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-1051 with needs or questions related to this program.
