Bus to Swimming Lessons - 2026
2026-08-04 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 11:45 (America/Denver) | 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
2026-08-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-12 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!

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2026
2026-08-05 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-07 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-10 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 08:00 - 11:00, 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 and 9 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

Adult Men's Softball League 2026
2026-08-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 22:00, 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!

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!
