Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Achieve Social: Karaoke & Games - February 1, 2025
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Karaoke & Games
Coed
Ages: 14+
$5/Participant
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 27th, 2025
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14+, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from the Buena Vista Recreation Center, contact Danielle Brown at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Monday, January 27th, 2025! Space is limited.
Karaoke & Games: Please arrive at the Buena Vista Community Center, located at 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, on Saturday, February 1st from 2:00-4:30pm for a Karaoke and Games event. Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: February 1 – Karaoke & Games in Buena Vista, CO
Click here to register for the Karaoke and Games in Buena Vista on February 1!

Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, & Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
The Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, and Easter Egg Hunt occurs on Easter weekend on the Saturday immediately before Easter. The foot races travel throughout the west side of Buena Vista, offering beautiful views of Mount Princeton on both courses. The Easter Egg Hunt is for kids ages 0 – 5th grade, and it’s a flurry of activity to see how many eggs can be collected!

Collegiate Peaks Trail Ride
2025-05-04 08:00 - 14:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Take on 25 miles of BV mountain biking, experiencing everything BV has to offer. From rolling gravel roads, OHV trails, & flowy singletrack, this fun yet challenging course provides a little bit of everything!

Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun - Summer 25
2025-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun
Coed – Grades 3-8 (as of Fall 2025) – $75
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 – Grades 3-5: 5:00-6:00pm – Grades 6-8: 6:00-7:00pm
Buena Vista High School Red and White Gyms (559 South Railroad)

Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Coach Kevin Lubbers and Coach Scott Crites to provide a summer youth basketball skills clinic! This program is for anyone that enjoys basketball and has a desire to improve their skills and have fun while doing so. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your basketball background and experience. Coach Lubbers has 20 years of College Basketball coaching experience and leading camps just like this one. Coach Crites is the current Associate Head Coach for Girls Varsity Basketball, the AD at BV High School, and a staple of Buena Vista Basketball for many years on the Boys and Girls sides. Coach Lubbers and Coach Crites will have the help of high school basketball players assisting them with the goal of individual player development. Our goal is to provide a positive environment so each athlete will gain confidence as a basketball player while improving their physical skills. Your athlete will have a tremendous experience and receive high levels of instruction.
Please be sure to wear either basketball shoes or sneakers and don’t forget a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided for this program.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29
Please be aware that if we do not have enough participants register for this program, we will not be able to run it. So, please tell everyone you know about this program and encourage them to sign up!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 3-5!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 6-8!

Concerts in the Park - 2025
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
FREE! – Thursdays starting June 19 through August 14, 2025 – 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.
Donations to musicians are always appreciated!
2025 Schedule

June 19
Howie Campbell

June 26
101st Army Band

July 10
Bad Penny

July 17
Tim Burt

July 24
Mountain Mantra

July 31
Bruce Hayes

August 7
The Gulleys

August 14
PB & K

Youth Soccer - 2018-2019's - Fall 25
2025-08-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Soccer Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2018-2019’s YOUTH SOCCER – Fall 2025
Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. All age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, August 25. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, September 6 and final games on Saturday, October 11.

Season Dates: August 25-October 11

Age: Players born in 2018-2019

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before July 28th) – $60
Registration After July 28th – $75

Practice Times:
Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm

Practice Location: BV River Park Soccer Field (South Side)

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 8, 2025

Uniforms: Players and coaches will receive a team t-shirt which is included in the registration fee. Shin guards covered by a sock are required at all practices and games. Athletic shoes or soccer cleats (no front toe cleat) are recommended.

Volunteer Coaches: We need you! Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Hannah towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Hannah at 719-581-7155 or email hramirez@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Hannah if you are interested in being a paid Practice Facilitator, or if you or your child age 12 or older are interested in being a paid Youth Soccer Referee.

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.

2025 Fall Soccer Practice Schedule

2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ High School Baseball Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ High School Baseball Field

2018-2019’s Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:00-5:00pm @ Soccer Field (South Side)
2018-2019’s Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00-5:00pm @ Soccer Field (South Side)
2016-2017’s Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30-6:45pm @ Softball Field
2016-2017’s Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30-6:45pm @ Softball Field
2014-2015’s Coed – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00-5:30pm @ Soccer Field (North Side)

Click here to register for the 2018-2019’s Girls Session!

Click here to register for the 2018-2019’s Boys Session!

Men's Open Gym Volleyball League - Fall 2025
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Men’s 4X4 Volleyball League
Ages: 16+
$3 /Participant
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
September 16 – October 21
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Get ready for the Men’s Open Gym Volleyball League! This is a drop-in payment league, $3 per participant per night.

Women's 6x6 Volleyball League - Fall 2025
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Women’s 6×6 Volleyball League
Ages: 16+
$30/Participant (No Team Registration Fee)
Wednesdays, 6:00-9:30pm
September 10 – October 29
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Bump, Set, Spike! Registration is open for the Women’s Volleyball League! Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games, including a postseason tournament. Teams will be scheduled for Officiating/Scorekeeping. The league will be split into A (advanced/competitive) & B (beginner/recreational) skill divisions, if possible.
**Minimum of 6 teams required to operate this league.**
Team Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29
*Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
Click here for online team registration!
Click here for online player registration!

Adult Open Gym Volleyball - Fall 2025
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Gym Volleyball
Coed Ages: 16+ $3/participant
Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm November 2 – December 14
Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
Registration: Drop-in

Come join us for Adult Open Gym Volleyball at the Buena Vista High School – Red Gym! Everyone is welcome, whether you are an expert volleyball player or are new to the sport. This program is offered for people to have fun and play some volleyball.
This is a drop-in payment league, $3 per participant per night.
Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online

Fourmile Forty MTB Race
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Don’t let the gravel ride start fool ya, this route is sure to challenge even the fittest riders. Some punchy climbs through the Fourmile Recreation Area, with a short hike-a-bike section to

Youth Fall Bowling League
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Split Happens Bowling Center, 7615 US-50, Salida, 81201
Please Join Us For An Open House Saturday September 27th 10am – 12pm
League Starts Saturday October 11th 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

Club Volleyball Try-Outs
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake County High School, 1000 West 4th Street, Leadville, 80461
All our welcome to attend for Two Mile High Volleyball Club Tryouts will be Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th (please attend both nights) from 3PM to 5PM at Lake County High School Gym 1000 W 4th Street Leadville, CO 80461
Any Questions please contact Nicole Negrete (970) 390-2201 or Tara Espinoza (970) 389-1222 Ages must be born between June 2009 and June 2014!!

Youth Basketball League - Coed Kindergarten - 2025
2025-10-13 16:00 - 16:45 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Coed Kindergarten Youth Basketball – Fall 2025
BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering once again to bring you the Youth Basketball League! The League is open for players in K-6th Grades. The Kindergarten age group will be coed and run camp-style (practices and scrimmages during the week with no games on the weekends). Practices will be led by trained BV Rec Practice Facilitators for the Kindergarten and 1-2 Grade age groups. All age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, October 13.

Season Dates: October 13 – December 6 (No practices or games the week of November 24 – November 30 due to Thanksgiving.)

Age: Coed Players in Kindergarten

Cost: Early Registration Discount (Register Before September 15) – $45
Register After September 15 – $35

Practice Times: Mondays @ 4:00-4:45pm

Practice Location: Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan)

*The Kindergarten age group will be coed and will be run camp-style. Practices will consist of drills for the first 15-20 minutes and then players will be split into teams and will scrimmage for the remainder of practice time. No games will take place on the weekends for this age group.*

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 26, 2025

Uniforms: Players and coaches will receive a program t-shirt, which is included in the registration fee. When scrimmaging, players will be provided with a scrimmage vest to wear over their shirt. Players need to wear non-marking athletic shoes while on the court.
Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A Coaches Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. Please contact Ben at 719-581-1052 or bbuschur@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 Ben towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. Please reach out to Ben if you or your child aged 13 or older are interested in being a paid Youth Basketball Referee.

If participants’ families are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit 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, September 26, 2025

2025 Fall Youth Basketball Practice Schedule
Coed Kindergarten – Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
1-2 Grade Girls – Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
1-2 Grade Boys – Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
3-4 Grade Girls – Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Buena Vista High School – White Gym
3-4 Grade Boys – Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
5-6 Grade Girls – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, Buena Vista High School – White Gym
5-6 Grade Boys – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, Buena Vista High School – Red Gym

Click here to register for the Coed Kindergarten Division!

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Fall 25
2025-11-02 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 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+

Adult 4-on-4 Basketball League - Fall 2025
2025-11-04 18:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult 4-on-4 Basketball League – Ages: 16+ $25/participant Tuesdays, 6:00-9:30pm November 4-December 16 Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Team Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24 *Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
Join us for another year of BV Rec’s Adult 4-on-4 Basketball League and register your team! This is a half-court, recreational league. Standings will NOT be kept, and there is no postseason. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 7 games. Teams will play best 2 of 3 games to 25 (by 2’s and 3’s) against a scheduled opponent each week. Players will call their own fouls.

* 12 teams maximum, so please register early! *
* Minimum of 4 teams needed to operate this league. *

Click Here to Register a Team for the Adult Basketball League!
Click Here to Register a Player for the Adult Basketball League!

Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA - Fall 2025
2025-11-05 17:15 - 21:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Pickleball: Arranged Play, Lessons, & Training
Wednesdays, November 5 – December 17
5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – DPCA
$20 per “Group” | Maximum of 6 “Groups” at DPCA Per Night
Ages: 16+ | Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Registration for ALL November and December 2025 dates opens on Tuesday, October 21st at 12:00pm (noon).
There will be no Arranged Play sessions on Wednesday, December 24th due to Christmas Eve and no Arranged Play sessions on Wednesday, December 31st due to New Year’s Eve.
Register your pickleball “group” to use the DPCA Gym on a Wednesday evening for arranged play, lessons, and/or training! We will be offering two separate sessions on Wednesdays. The early session on 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. 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 Wednesday evening. 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 per session on your selected date. Each DPCA session will have a maximum of 3 groups allowed to register and use the gym. 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 2025 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 at the 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 – Fall 2025
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 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 November and December 2025 dates opens on Tuesday, October 21st 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!

CARA Basketball Skills Challenge - 2025
2025-12-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
CARA Basketball Skills Challenge – 2025
Ages: 6-13 (as of 4/30/26) FREE!
Monday, December 8, 2025
Registration Begins at 5:30pm; Competition Starts at 6:00pm
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
The CARA Basketball Skills Challenge provides the youth of Colorado with a statewide basketball competition testing their skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting. There are four age divisions: 6/7, 8/9, 10/11 and 12/13 for both boys and girls. The top scorer in each age group will advance to a Sectional Competition, with a chance to compete at the State Championship.
The BV Local Competition will be held Monday, December 8 at Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave). Registration will begin at 5:30pm, and the Competition will start at 6:00pm. The Competition typically lasts 1-2 hours, including awards, depending on the number of participants.

Participant’s age calculated as of 4/30/26:
Age Group 6/7: May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2020
Age Group 8/9: May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2018
Age Group 10/11: May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016
Age Group 12/13: May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2014

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE WAIVER ONLINE

Culinary Creations - Holiday Cookie Decorating 2025
2025-12-10 15:30 - 19:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Culinary Creations – Holiday Cookie Decorating
Ages: All are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Wednesday, December 10th
30 minute time slots begin at 3:30pm and end at 7:00pm
Cost: $10 per Table – Maximum 6 participants per table
Each time slot only has 4 tables available.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL TIME SLOTS WILL OPEN AT NOON ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH!
Once again partnering with Young Life’s Trail West Lodge, BV Rec is excited to offer a holiday cookie decorating event! Gather your friends or bring the whole family to the Buena Vista Community Center (located at 715 E Main Street in Buena Vista) to enjoy hot beverages and holiday cookie decorating to kick off the holiday season!
Reservations are made by table. Each table can accommodate a maximum of six participants. Each time slot is 30 minutes long, and we only have 4 tables available in each time slot, so reserve yours today! Multiple tables can be reserved, if availability allows. When reserving multiple tables in the same time slot, you will only be able to reserve one table per account. The second reservation can be done under a different family member or friend’s account.
Each participant will be given multiple cookies to decorate and enjoy! Frosting, sprinkles, and all of the necessary utensils will be provided. Local chefs Frank Willis, Tom Campbell, and Ben Miner will have plenty of cookies baked, cooled, and ready for you to decorate! They can also lend a hand if you need help or inspiration while decorating.
Please bring a Tupperware or to-go box to take home your cookies in.
Please email bbuschur@buenavistaco.gov or call 719-581-1052 with any questions.
Click Here to Register for the 3:30-4:00pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 4:15-4:45pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 5:00-5:30pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 5:45-6:15pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!
Click Here to Register for the 6:30-7:00pm Time Slot on Wednesday, December 10!

Bridge Club
2026-01-01 13:00 - 16:00 | 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. Call Jim and DeDe Williams at either 719-395-6530 Or 303-921-3118, or email dedeinbv@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!

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00 | 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+

300-hr Yoga Teacher Training
2026-01-02 18:30 - 2026-02-22 20:00 | Studio on Railroad, 113 N. Railroad St, Buena Vista, 81211
Become a Certified Yoga Teacher! https://abundantspirityoga.carrd.co/
Join us IN PERSON for an 8-week, 300-hour Abundant Spirit Yoga Teacher Training registered with the Yoga Alliance! We’ll enjoy full educational weekend modules, community connection and personal growth!
Location:
The Studio On Railroad
113 N. Railroad St
Buena Vista, Colorado
Click here for more info! https://abundantspirityoga.carrd.co/

Mahjong
2026-01-05 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!

Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA & McGinnis - Winter 2026
2026-01-06 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
2026-01-10 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, 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!

Adult Open Gym Volleyball - Winter 2026
2026-01-12 14:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Gym Volleyball
Coed Ages: 16+ $3/participant
Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm January 11 – March 15
(No February 8th due to the Super Bowl)
Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
Registration: Drop-in

Come join us for Adult Open Gym Volleyball at the Buena Vista High School – Red Gym! Everyone is welcome, whether you are an expert volleyball player or are new to the sport. This program is offered for people to have fun and play some volleyball. $3 per visit.
Click here to sign the BV Rec waiver!

Adult Open Indoor Soccer League - 2026
2026-01-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Indoor Soccer League (Formerly the Men’s League)
Ages: 16+ – $30/player (No Team Fee)
Tuesdays, 6:00-10:00pm – January 13 – March 10
Darren Patterson Christian Academy

Get ready for the upcoming season of the Adult Indoor Soccer Leagues! Coed & Open Leagues are available. In Coed, no more than three males or three females are allowed on the court at a time. In Open (formerly the Men’s League), there are no requirements for a certain number of males or females on the court at a time or on the roster. Games will be played 5-on-5, and teams are required to have a minimum of 7 players on the team roster. Teams will play a round robin season and a post-season tournament. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games. Games will consist of 2, 20-minute halves with a running clock. Halftime will be approximately 5 minutes. Players will call their own fouls.
*Registration opens on Friday, December 5th @ 9:00 AM.*

*This league will be limited to 8 teams, so please register early!*
*Team Registration Deadline: Friday, January 2* *Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
*For the Open League (formerly Men’s League), teams can consist of all males or all females or a mixture of both. We have made the switch to an Open League instead of the Men’s League due to the number of team registrations in previous seasons. We have had a lower number of Men’s teams while having extra Coed teams that want to play, but the league was already maxed out at 8 teams.*

Click Here to Register a Team for the Open Indoor Soccer League!
Click Here to Register a Player for the Open Indoor Soccer League!

Young at Heart
2026-01-14 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.

Youth Fall Bowling League
2026-01-17 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 | 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 | 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!
