Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Bridge Club
2026-08-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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. Contact Merilee Daugherty by phone (719-966-2004) or email (merileekb53@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!

Concerts in the Park - 2026
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

Adult Men's Softball League 2026
2026-08-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Men’s Softball League – Ages 16+
Team Registration Fee: $400/team, Player Registration Fee: $40/player
Thursdays-Fridays, 6:00-10:00pm June 11 – August 14
Grab your glove and get ready for another season of Adult Slow Pitch Men’s Softball! The league will consist of a round-robin season, followed by a postseason tournament. Games will be officiated by paid umpires. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 9 games, including tournament.
There is a 12 team maximum, so please register early!
No games will be held on Friday, July 3rd.
WE NEED MORE SOFTBALL UMPIRES! PAY IS $33-45 PER HOUR! Please contact Zack at 719-581-7155 if you are interested. Please help us spread the word that we are hiring!
To register a team by cash or check, please print the registration form found at this link: Complete the form and then drop off at either Town Hall (210 E Main St), Town Hall East (713 E Main St), or the Community Center (715 E Main St) with payment. Office hours at all three locations are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Team Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 26 ($100 Late Team Registration Fee)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A MEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A MEN’S SOFTBALL PLAYER ONLINE!

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2026
2026-08-14 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-17 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-21 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-24 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-26 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-28 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | River Park Pickleball Courts, 714 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Play Pickleball
Coed | Ages 10+ | $2 Per Visit
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00-11:00am
May 18 – September 30
BV River Park Pickleball Courts
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 of the participant’s time at the gym. This adult does not have to be their parent.
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
More information on Pickleball in Chaffee County can be found on the local Pickleball Club’s website: peaktopeakpickleball.com!
Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online

Game Night
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!

Mahjong
2026-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-14 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!

Young at Heart
2026-09-09 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.
