Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Fall 25
2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-28 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Gym Pickleball for Ages 10+ $5/visit November 2-December 28 Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm Darren Patterson Christian Academy
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.
Registration Deadline: Drop-in
Click Here to sign the BV Rec Waiver Online for Ages 10+

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-04 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-11 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-18 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-25 13:30 - 16:30 and 6 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+

Game Night
2026-01-10 08:00 - 17:00, 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, 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!

Youth Fall Bowling League
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Split Happens, 7615 US-50, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
League Starts Saturday January 17th at 10am for 8 weeks.
Pee-Wees Under 6
Bantams 6 to 8
Preps 9 to 11
Juniors 12 to 14
Majors 15 – 18

Weekly Dues Will Vary From $2.50 – $7.50 Per Week Depending On Age
For More Information And To Signup Contact Split Happens @ 719-539-6436

Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer - 2026
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 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!

Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers - 2026
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:15 | Collegiate Peaks Campground, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers
Coed – Ages: 6-14 (as of 2/5/26 – first day of program)
$90 for registration – $30 for rental gear
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – February 5-March 12 (6 Sessions)
Collegiate Peaks Campground

Scholarships are available! The BV Recreation Scholarship Fund helps support community members, regardless of financial situation, by giving them the ability to participate in BV Recreation programs at no cost. Please apply for a scholarship today by following this link and submitting the online form!
https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/

Join experienced instructors from Buena Vista Mountain Adventures for the Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers program! Whether you’re new to the idea, or an experienced skier, come and join the fun of Cross Country Skiing!

Gear Rental is available for an additional $30, in a limited supply. After registering, we will reach out to parents that have requested to rent gear to set up a time to fit your children for their gear. The gear pickup day will take place on Friday, January 30th. The Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers Banquet will be held at the Community Center after the last day of skiing on Thursday, March 12th.

*Please note that we are limited to a max of 40 participants in the program due to a limited number of coaches. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Waiting List if the program is full. Participants will be added to the program if more coaches for the program are found. Please contact Tucker Wildeson at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@buenavistaco.gov if you are interested in coaching.

A volunteer coaches meeting will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St). We highly encourage all volunteer coaches to attend this meeting, if possible. We will cover important information regarding the program to set you up for success as a cross-country ski coach. There will also be an optional field training for volunteer coaches to learn how to properly teach the basics to the participants. Date and time TBD.

Program Dates
Friday, January 23 – Registration Deadline
Thursday, January 29 – Coaches Meeting at the BV Community Center at 6:00pm
Friday, January 30 – Ski Gear Checkout Day at the BV Community Center
Date & Time TBD – Optional Coaches Field training w/ BVMA at the Collegiate Peaks Campground
Thursday, February 5 – Session 1
Thursday, February 12 – Session 2
Thursday, February 19 – Session 3
Thursday, February 26 – Session 4
Thursday, March 5 – Session 5
Thursday, March 12 – Final Session
Thursday, March 12 – End of Season Banquet at the BV Community Center at 5:45pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23rd

Register for Youth Cross Country Ski League Here!
