Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Keeping Bewnie Buena! - 2026
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | 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!

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-04-26 13:30 - 16:30 | 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
2026-04-28 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-04-29 17:15 - 21:30 | 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!

Game Night
2026-05-09 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!

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2026
2026-05-18 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-22 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-25 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-29 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-01 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 08:00 - 11:00 and 3 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

Girls Softball - 14U Live Pitch - Summer 26
2026-06-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Girls Softball League – 14U Live Pitch
Ages: 11-14, as of 8/31/2025
June 1 – July 18 – Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 27th) – $70
Registration After April 27th – $80

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am
Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays

The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2026! Practices for the Girls Softball League will begin the week of June 1. Practices will be held from 9:00-10:30am on Tuesdays & Fridays for 8U/10U and on Mondays & Wednesdays for 14U/18U. A BV Rec Practice Facilitator will lead practice on Wednesdays for 14U/18U and on Fridays for 8U/10U. Volunteer team coaches will lead practice on Mondays for 14U/18U and on Tuesdays for 8U/10U.

The 8U age group will use Coach Pitch, the 10U age group will use Modified Live Pitch, and the 14U/18U age groups will use Live Pitch. Games will be played in Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Alamosa, and other communities, as scheduled. Ages are calculated as of August 31, 2025. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, JULY 3 OR SATURDAY, JULY 4.

Registration for the Girls Softball League includes a team jersey. Participants may purchase Charcoal Softball Pants and a BV Rec Visor through BV Rec during registration for $20 each. Visors and charcoal softball pants are not required for games or practices. All players should have their own glove. Cleats or running shoes are recommended. Metal cleats are not allowed.

Registration for the Girls Softball League will include a Preseason Skills Clinic and Assessment led by the Buena Vista Recreation Department before the start of the season. The date and time are TBD.

*Please be aware that girls softball age groups may be combined with other age groups, depending on the number of players in each age group. BV Rec will make a decision on team rosters after the registration deadline.*

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Monday, April 27th!*

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center. Please contact Zack at 719-581-7155 or zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov, if interested. Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Zack towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund.

Please reach out to Zack if you are interested in being an Umpire or Scorekeeper for the Girls, Men’s and/or Coed Softball leagues.

If a participant’s family is interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

Please click here to view BV Rec’s Youth Sports “Playing Up” Policy.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 27th!*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 14U GIRLS SOFTBALL!

Girls Softball - 18U Live Pitch - Summer 26
2026-06-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Girls Softball League – 18U Live Pitch
Ages: 15-18, as of 8/31/2025
June 1 – July 18 – Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 27th) – $70
Registration After April 27th – $80

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am
Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays

The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2026! Practices for the Girls Softball League will begin the week of June 1. Practices will be held from 9:00-10:30am on Tuesdays & Fridays for 8U/10U and on Mondays & Wednesdays for 14U/18U. A BV Rec Practice Facilitator will lead practice on Wednesdays for 14U/18U and on Fridays for 8U/10U. Volunteer team coaches will lead practice on Mondays for 14U/18U and on Tuesdays for 8U/10U.

The 8U age group will use Coach Pitch, the 10U age group will use Modified Live Pitch, and the 14U/18U age groups will use Live Pitch. Games will be played in Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Alamosa, and other communities, as scheduled. Ages are calculated as of August 31, 2025. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, JULY 3 OR SATURDAY, JULY 4.

Registration for the Girls Softball League includes a team jersey. Participants may purchase Charcoal Softball Pants and a BV Rec Visor through BV Rec during registration for $20 each. Visors and charcoal softball pants are not required for games or practices. All players should have their own glove. Cleats or running shoes are recommended. Metal cleats are not allowed.

Registration for the Girls Softball League will include a Preseason Skills Clinic and Assessment led by the Buena Vista Recreation Department before the start of the season. The date and time are TBD.

*Please be aware that girls softball age groups may be combined with other age groups, depending on the number of players in each age group. BV Rec will make a decision on team rosters after the registration deadline.*

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Monday, April 27th!*

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center. Please contact Zack at 719-581-7155 or zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov, if interested. Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Zack towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund.

Please reach out to Zack if you are interested in being an Umpire or Scorekeeper for the Girls, Men’s and/or Coed Softball leagues.

If a participant’s family is interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

Please click here to view BV Rec’s Youth Sports “Playing Up” Policy.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 8, 2026
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Monday, April 27th!*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 18U GIRLS SOFTBALL!

Bus to Swimming Lessons - 2026
2026-06-01 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 11:45 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Ages 6+ $105 per participant per session
The Buena Vista Recreation Department is working with Salida Recreation to provide transportation to swimming lessons. Participants will meet at the BV Community Center each morning to ride the bus to Salida, and be dropped off back at the Community Center after each lesson. Participants are expected to change clothes before and after swimming. Please only sign up through Buena Vista Recreation if you would like us to provide transportation to and from Salida for your child. If you will provide transportation for your child to and from Salida, please register with the Salida Recreation Department using this link: https://www.cityofsalida.com/aquaticcenter
Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with needs or questions related to this program.
Registration for ALL Sessions Opens Friday, May 1st at 12:00pm (Noon)!

Session A – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am June 1-June 11
Registration Opens: Friday, May 1st at 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline for Session A: Monday, May 25
Minimum: 6 participants, Maximum: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session A at the Salida Aquatic Center

Session B – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am June 15-June 25
Registration Opens: Friday, May 1st at 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline for Session B: Monday, June 8
Minimum: 6 participants, Maximum: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session B at the Salida Aquatic Center

Session C – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am July 27 – August 6
Registration Opens: Friday, May 1st at 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline for Session C: Monday, July 20
Minimum: 6 participants, Maximum: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session C at the Salida Aquatic Center

Adult Coed Softball League 2026
2026-06-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Coed Softball League – Ages 16+
Team Registration Fee: $400/team, Player Registration Fee: $40/player
Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 6:00-10:00pm June 9 – August 12
BV Rec is excited to announce another season of Adult Slow Pitch Coed 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. Teams should consist of 5 males and 5 females in the batting lineup in the Coed League.
There is a 12 team maximum, so please register early!
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 COED SOFTBALL TEAM ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A COED SOFTBALL PLAYER ONLINE!
