Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Game Night
2026-03-14 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | 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, September 12th
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
FALL 2026 EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 12TH – “THE GREAT OUTDOORS”
– Beautiful games that are themed about Nature and the Great Outdoors (Game Day co-hosted with GARNA). Games perfect to relax to when it’s time to come inside from the “Flaming Foliage Races” or “Applefest at Turner Farm” and play some fun games themed around the Fall Harvest Season, Beautiful Leaves, Nature, and our great outdoors.
OCTOBER 10TH – “SPOOKY FUN”
– Featured Games for all ages with a “Spooky” Theme. Game night will also have a “Haunted Community Center” with talking pumpkins and Ghosts.
NOVEMBER 14TH – “GOOD ENOUGHT TO EAT”
– Featuring Games with a Food theme and ones able to bring family and friends together in a fun way for your Thanksgiving get-togethers. – Featuring Fun, entertaining and interactive games based on Movies, Television Shows, Books, Comics and Videogames.
Click here to register for Game Night!

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-22 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-29 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 and 5 more dates | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Gym Pickleball for Ages 10+ $5/visit January 2 – April 26 Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave)
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.
BV Rec provides supervisors to unlock the school, get everything set up in the gym, collect money, make sure everyone signs in for that day and has a completed annual waiver on file, facilitate game play, clean up everything after play is finished and lock the building.
Registration Deadline: Drop-in
Click Here to sign the BV Rec Waiver Online for Ages 10+

Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA & McGinnis - Winter 2026
2026-03-17 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-03-24 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-03-31 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-04-01 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-04-07 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-04-08 17:15 - 21:30 and 4 more dates | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Pickleball: Arranged Play, Lessons, & Training
Tuesdays, 5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – McGinnis Gym
Wednesdays, 5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – DPCA
$20 per “Group” | Maximum of 3 “Groups” at DPCA and 2 “Groups” at McGinnis Gym Per Session Per Day
Ages: 16+ | Darren Patterson Christian Academy and McGinnis Gym (Next to Avery Parsons Elementary)
Registration for ALL March & April 2026 dates at both DPCA & McGinnis Gym opens on Thursday, February 19th at 12:00pm (noon).
Register your pickleball “group” to use the DPCA Gym or the McGinnis Gym (located next to Avery Parsons Elementary) on a Tuesday evening (McGinnis) or Wednesday evening (DPCA) for arranged play, lessons, and/or training! We will be offering two separate sessions each day. The early session on Tuesday and Wednesday will be from 5:15-7:15pm and the late session will be from 7:30-9:30pm. “Groups” may only reserve one court in one session per day. “Groups” are NOT allowed to reserve a court in both sessions on the same day. The DPCA gym has 3 pickleball courts, so there will be a maximum of 3 “groups” per session per day at DPCA. The McGinnis Gym has 2 pickleball courts, so there will be a maximum of 2 “groups” per session per day at McGinnis. Each “group” that reserves a spot will get their own court for that session.
This indoor season we will be using the same reservation system to reserve court times for anyone interested in pickleball arranged play, lessons, and/or training. A “group” can be as large or as small as you want it to be, but you only get to use one court with your reservation.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to register your group to be one of the groups allowed to utilize the gym’s pickleball courts on a given Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, or Saturday afternoon. All Arranged Play reservations will be managed through BV Rec’s registration system ActiveNet. If you do not already have an account created with ActiveNet, you will be prompted to create one. Without an account, you will be unable to register your group for a session.

Please select one person from your group to be your group’s “representative” for that session. (From week to week, the group “representative” can change as often as you would like.)
The selected person will make sure to select the activity with the correct date you wish to register your group for.
Please follow the prompts to either log in to ActiveNet, if you already have an account, or create an account, if you have yet to do so.
Just like online shopping, you will be prompted to go through steps of “putting the registration in the cart” and then “checking out” to pay for your group’s reservation. (If you do not want to cover the entire $20 fee for your group, you will need to pay up front, and then ask those in your group to reimburse you.)

Groups will need to pay $20 up front via the online system to use one pickleball court in either gym per session on your selected date. Each DPCA session will have a maximum of 3 groups allowed to register and use the gym that day. Each McGinnis Gym session will have a maximum of 2 groups allowed to register and use the gym that day. A group can consist of as many players as you want or it can be a solo person or couple. No matter the number of people in your group, you are considered one group and will only have access to one court for that session.
All participants must have a signed 2026 BV Rec waiver on file and sign in on that session’s sign-in sheet. Individual players do not have to pay BV Rec. Group “representatives” that reserved for their group had to pay the $20 fee when registering. Players may pay back their group “representative” if they would like to and/or if the group “representative” requests players to do so.
Groups must register online ahead of time. Groups are NOT allowed to just show up to either gym with the expectation of utilizing one of the courts. Groups may NOT reserve a court in both sessions (early and late) on the same day. Two players from the same group are NOT allowed to reserve courts on the same day. One reservation per day per group. Please follow the link below to access the Google Sheets document that shows who has reserved a spot and for which session. BV Rec will try their best to keep this document as up to date as possible. This document can be used as a tool to see who has booked a spot, and to possibly reach out to them to see if they need another player. It can also be used by the group “representative” to see which players are already committed to play in other groups, so you know which players you may contact to join your group.
Pickleball Arranged Play Reservations – Winter 2026
THE ABOVE LINK IS NOT HOW YOU RESERVE YOUR GROUP FOR THAT SESSION. Please click on one of the large, red buttons below corresponding to the date and session time you wish to reserve play for your group. This button will take you to our registration system ActiveNet. This is where you will pay the $20 fee and follow the instructions detailed above for your group to have court access at either McGinnis or DPCA. Please do NOT just show up expecting to play unless you have talked to someone that has reserved your group and paid the $20 fee already.
Registration for ALL March & April 2026 dates at both DPCA & McGinnis Gym opens on Thursday, February 19th at 12:00pm (noon).
Please click on the large, red button below to be taken to our registration system ActiveNet. On this screen, you may search for the specific session that matches your desired date and time.
Click Here to Register Your Group for an Arranged Play Pickleball Session!

Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer - 2026
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer
Coed | January 21-March 18 | Wednesdays
Born 2014-2017 (U10 & U12 age groups) – 4:00-5:00pm
$3 per visit | Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Come and play pickup indoor soccer organized by BV Rec this Winter! Players will be split into random teams and play scrimmages. Players should wear non-marking athletic shoes and shin guards.
***Parents/guardians must sign a waiver before their child is allowed to participate!***
Registration Deadline: Drop-in

Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online!

Achieve Social: Bowling at Split Happens - March 28, 2026
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Split Happens Bowling Center, 7615 US-50, Salida, 81201
Achieve Social: Bowling Madness at Split Happens
Coed
Ages: 14 and Older
$5 Per Participant
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Join Achieve Social for Bowling Madness in Salida on Saturday, March 28th! Meet at Split Happens at 1:00pm (7615 US-50, Salida, CO 81201). This event will end at 3:00pm.
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.
Sign up by Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. Space is limited!
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:
Transportation is provided if participants need it to/from the event. Please contact Jill Lowry at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
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 sign up for Bowling with Achieve Social on March 28, 2026!

Keeping Bewnie Buena! - 2026
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
What: Keeping Bewnie, Buena! – BV Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
Who: You! We welcome the entire BV Community! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cost: FREE!
When: Sunday, April 26th from 1:00-3:00pm
Meeting location: West Side Dirt Parking Lot of the Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St. Buena Vista Colorado, 81211
Buena Vista Recreation is excited to announce the sixth annual Keeping Bewnie Buena! – BV Neighborhood Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 from 1:00-3:00pm. Join your friends and family for a fun filled afternoon centered around cleaning up surface trash in and around the town of Buena Vista’s streets, parks, and open spaces.

Community members can meet at the BV Community Center. All participants will check in at 1:00pm (pre-registered folks will receive a t-shirt at check in). We will divide into small working groups, and you will be given a designated area to focus on. We will have options for locations to walk to or drive to. The Town of Buena Vista will provide a large trash receptacle at the parking lot of the Community Center for everyone to dispose of their clean-up bounty.

After Party: Join other volunteers for a celebration at the Eddyline Brewery and Pub, featuring pizza (while supplies last) and discounted beverages. 3:00-4:00pm at 102 Linderman Ave.

How to prepare:
Bring your own gloves for clean up day
Facilitators will have bags for folks to use at the meet-up location
Feel free to bring your own TRDs (trash removal devices) and use your own waste bags if that is preferable

Why are we doing this?
A large group of locals have done a very similar activity each spring for the last 20 years but have only focused on the River Park area. We feel this spring would be another great time to get outside and do something rewarding that everyone will appreciate immensely. And why not help keep Bewnie Buena?

Please register each individual that plans to participate.

The registration deadline to secure a free t-shirt is Thursday, April 9th. Participants are encouraged register after the deadline, but t-shirts are not guaranteed.

Click here to register online!
