Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Bridge Club
2024-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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!

Women's 4-on-4 Basketball League - Fall 2024
2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League – Ages: 16+ $25/participant Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm November 4-December 16 Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Team Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24 *Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
NEW THIS YEAR!! Register your team for BV Rec’s Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League! 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.
* 8 teams maximum, so please register early! *
* Minimum of 4 teams needed to operate this league. *

Click Here to Register a Player Online!
Click Here to Register a Team Online!

Achieve Social: Maker Space - November 9, 2024
2024-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Holiday Maker Space
Coed
Ages: 14 – 25
$5/Participant
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 7th, 2024
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 14-25, 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 Saturday, November 7th! Space is limited.
Maker Space: Please arrive at the Buena Vista Community Center, located at 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, on Saturday, November 9th from 2:00-4:30pm for a maker space workshop event. This is a great time to make gifts for the holidays! Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: November 9 – Holiday Maker Space in Buena Vista, CO
Click here to register for the Holiday Maker Space in Buena Vista on November 9!

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2025
2025-01-03 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 3 – April 27 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 Open Gym Volleyball - Winter 2025
2025-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 12 – March 16 (No February 9)
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. No play on Super Bowl Sunday (February 9).
Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online!

Adult Pickleball - Learn to Play Days - Winter 2025
2025-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Have you heard of Pickleball? Pickleball mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact activity for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! Come try your hand at a fun, rapidly growing sport at the Learn-to-Play Pickleball Day! Certified Pickleball Coach Cami Jamerson will provide instruction that will teach the rules, technique, and strategy of the game. Equipment will be provided.

One Learn to Play session will be held each month at Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave) starting in January and ending in March. The 2025 sessions will be held on Saturdays, January 18, February 15, and March 8. All sessions will begin at 1:00pm and will end at 4:00pm. Minimum of 6 participants needed per session. These sessions are open to anyone 16 years of age and older and will cost $10 per person.

Please only register for ONE of these Learn to Play sessions. They are all the same clinic and the same things will be taught at each of them.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday Before the Session

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JANUARY 18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 15

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MARCH 8

Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer - 2025
2025-01-22 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 22-March 19 | Wednesdays
Born 2013-2016 (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!

Culinary Creations with Tom Campbell, Frank Willis and Ben Miner
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Culinary Creations with Tom Campbell, Frank Willis and Ben Miner
Ages: 16+
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 2025
Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St
BV Rec is excited to be offering four cooking classes led by local chefs, Tom Campbell, Frank Willis and Ben Miner. The classes will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center located at 715 E Main Street in Buena Vista, CO 81211. Each class is a stand-alone class. No experience is necessary! Only six spaces are available for each course, so sign up today!
Comprised of hands-on lessons and demonstrations, these classes will set the foundation for a lifetime of great cooking. Working side by side with local chefs, Tom, Frank and Ben, participants will create each dish start to finish from prepping the ingredients to completing the dish. Each participant will complete a meal with two servings so you can take home leftovers or share!
Please bring a Tupperware or to-go box to take home your creations in!
Registration for all four classes opens at noon on Tuesday, January 28th!
Registration Deadline: Friday Before That Class
Available Classes:
Click Here to Register for Steak and Gnocchi Class: $90 – February 12
Click Here to Register for Sweet and Savory Scones Class: $70 – February 19
Click Here to Register for Whole Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup Class: $85 – February 26
Click Here to Register for Tomato Florentine with Homemade Bread Bowl: $75 – March 5

Please email ecartwright@buenavistaco.gov with any questions.

Demon Diggers Youth Volleyball - Winter 2025
2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:15 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Demon Diggers Youth Volleyball
Coed Grades: 3-8 $60 Mondays & Thursdays, February 24-March 13
Grades 3-4: 6:00-7:00pm (White Gym), Grades 5-6: 6:00-7:00pm (Red Gym), Grades 7-8: 7:00-8:15pm (Red Gym)
Buena Vista High School
BVHS Volleyball and BV Recreation are partnering together again to put on the Demon Diggers Youth Volleyball program! This coed youth volleyball program will consist of camp-style practices led by BVHS Volleyball coaches and players. The focus will be to teach fundamental volleyball skills in a fun environment. Participants will practice and play with players of similar age and ability but will not have a set team. This is a FUNdamentals camp focusing on skills, drills, and technique. The drills include modified games that will maximize each participants’ contacts and help them progress with their skills. Each night, coaches will finish with a fun, game-like drill that will transfer over to the game of volleyball. All players will receive a program t-shirt.
If participants’ families are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 10

Click Here to Register Online for Demon Diggers Grades 3-4!
Click Here to Register Online for Demon Diggers Grades 5-6!
Click Here to Register Online for Demon Diggers Grades 7-8!

Adult Coed Indoor Volleyball League - Winter 2025
2025-03-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Coed Volleyball League
Coed | Ages 16+ | $30/player (No Team Fee)
Thursdays, 6:00-10:00pm | March 20-May 15
Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
Get your team together for one of BV Rec’s longest running programs! Coed teams should consist of 3 males and 3 females. Teams cannot have more than 3 men on the court at a time. The league will consist of a round robin season and a post-season tournament. If possible, the league will be split into A (advanced/competitive) & B (beginner/recreational) skill divisions. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games. Games may be played on multiple days or at multiple sites, depending on the number of teams. Teams will be scheduled for officiating/scorekeeping.
Team Registration Deadline: Monday, March 10 (Late team registration fee of $50 will be applied after this date.)
Click Here to Register a Team Online!
Click Here to Register a Player Online!

Youth Soccer - 2015-2016's - Spring 25
2025-03-31 16:00 - 18:45 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2015-2016’s YOUTH SOCCER – Spring 2025

Spring 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, March 31. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, April 5 and final games on Saturday, May 10.

Season Dates: March 31-May 10

Age: Players born in 2015-2016

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before March 3rd) – $65
Registration After March 3rd – $80

Practice Times: Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays @ 4:00-5:15pm
Boys – Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:30-6:45pm

Practice Location: Sheila Stout Memorial Field (Softball Field)

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Uniforms: 2015-2016’s players will wear the same red dry-fit jersey every season. If a player does not have a jersey or needs a new one, they can be purchased during registration for $20. 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 Emily towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Emily at 719-581-1167 or email ecartwright@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Emily 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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

2025 Spring Soccer Practice Schedule
2019-2020’s Coed – Tuesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2019-2020’s Coed – Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2017-2018’s Boys – Wednesdays & Fridays at 4:00-5:00pm @ Soccer Field (North Side)
2017-2018’s Girls – Wednesdays & Fridays at 5:15-6:15pm @ Soccer Field (North Side)
2015-2016’s Boys – Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30-6:45 pm @ Softball Field
2015-2016’s Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:00-5:15pm @ Softball Field
2013-2014’s Coed – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00-5:30pm @ Soccer Field (South Side)

Click here to register for the 2015-2016’s Girls Session!

Click here to register for the 2015-2016’s Boys Session!

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!

Keeping Bewnie Buena! - 2025
2025-04-27 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 27 from 1:00-3:00pm
Meeting location: West Dirt Parking Lot of the Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St. Buena Vista Colorado, 81211
Please still register prior to Sunday if you plan to attend, so we have an idea of how many people plan to show up. At this point, a shirt is not guaranteed, but we would still appreciate you registering. And, even if you don’t register, we would still love to see you on Sunday helping clean up trash and making BV even more beautiful!

Huge Thank You To Our Sponsors!
2 Brothers Concrete
Central Colorado Kitchens
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Providence Plumbing

Buena Vista Recreation is excited to announce the fourth annual Keeping Bewnie Buena! – BV Neighborhood Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 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.

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.

Click here to register online!

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!

Game Night
2025-05-10 13:00 - 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, December 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
FALL 2025 EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 13 – “FALL FESTIVAL”
– Games about Fall, the Great Outdoors, and Harvests.
OCTOBER 18 – “SPOOKY GAMES”
– Games for all ages that celebrate the spookies of Halloween.
NOVEMBER 8 – “GAMES GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT”
– Games about food and great games to be thankful for that we can share together as friends and family.
DECEMBER 13 – “HAPPY HOLIDAYS”
– Games that celebrate the Winter season and games with a Christmas theme.
Click here to register for Game Night!

Young at Heart
2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
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.

Girls Softball - 14U Live Pitch - Summer 25
2025-05-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Girls Softball League – 14U Live Pitch
Ages: 11-14, as of 12/31/24
May 28-July 12 – Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 25) – $65
Registration After April 25 – $80

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:00am
Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays

The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2025! Practices for the Girls Softball League will begin the week of May 26. Practices will be held from 9:00-11:00am 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 December 31, 2024. NO PRACICE WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, MAY 26 FOR MEMORIAL DAY. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JULY 3 OR FRIDAY, 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 $15 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: Tuesday, May 6 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center. Please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund.

Please reach out to Tucker 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: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 14U GIRLS SOFTBALL!

Girls Softball - 18U Live Pitch - Summer 25
2025-05-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Girls Softball League – 18U Live Pitch
Ages: 15-18, as of 12/31/24
May 28-July 12 – Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 25) – $65
Registration After April 25 – $80

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:00am
Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays

The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2025! Practices for the Girls Softball League will begin the week of May 26. Practices will be held from 9:00-11:00am 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 December 31, 2024. NO PRACICE WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, MAY 26 FOR MEMORIAL DAY. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JULY 3 OR FRIDAY, 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 $15 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: Tuesday, May 6 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center. Please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund.

Please reach out to Tucker 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: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 18U GIRLS SOFTBALL!

Youth Baseball - 12U Live Pitch - Summer 25
2025-05-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Youth Baseball Field, 38.845694, -106.124012, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
12U Live Pitch
Ages: 11-12, as of 4/30/25
Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before April 25th) – $60

Registration After April 25th – $75

Games on Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00pm
May 28 – July 9
Youth Baseball Field – BV River Park

Grab your bat and your glove and get ready for the Youth Baseball League!
12U Live Pitch is for ages 11-12, as of 4/30/25. Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices for the Youth Baseball League will begin the week of May 26. Live Pitch will have one 1-hour practice per week as scheduled by the volunteer team coach, and one practice per week led by the BV Rec Baseball Practice Facilitator on Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00am. Live Pitch games will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-8:00pm from June 2-July 9 in Buena Vista, Salida, Lake County and Gunnison, as scheduled. Game schedule will be released around the start of the season. NO PRACTICE OR GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JULY 3 & FRIDAY, JULY 4.

Registration for the Youth Baseball League includes a team t-shirt. Participants may purchase a BV Baseball hat for an additional $15. Hats 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. White Baseball Pants can be purchased through BV Rec during registration for $15, but are not required.

Registration for 8U Coach Pitch, 10U Modified Live Pitch, and 12U Live Pitch will include a preseason Skills Clinic and Assessment led by the Buena Vista High School Baseball Team. The Skills Clinic and Assessment will be held Tuesday, May 20 from 5:45-7:00 pm at the Buena Vista High School Baseball Field.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm at the BV 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 are interested in being a paid Practice Facilitator.

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: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
*Early Registration Discount – Register by Friday, April 25!*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 12U LIVE PITCH ONLINE!

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!

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2025
2025-06-02 08:00 - 11:00 | 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
June 2 – September 29
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

Bus to Swimming Lessons - 2025
2025-06-02 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
Registration Opens Friday, May 2nd at 12:00pm (Noon)!
Session A – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am June 2-June 12
Registration Deadline for Session A: Monday, May 26
Min: 6 participants, Max: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session A at the Salida Aquatic Center

Session B – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am June 16-June 26
Registration Deadline for Session B: Monday, June 9
Min: 6 participants, Max: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session B at the Salida Aquatic Center

Session C – Salida – Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:45am July 28 – August 7
Registration Deadline for Session C: Monday, July 21
Min: 6 participants, Max: 14 participants
Click here to register for Session C at the Salida Aquatic Center

Adult Coed Softball League 2025
2025-06-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Coed Softball League – Ages 16+
Team Registration Fee: $350/team, Player Registration Fee: $40/player
Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 6:00-10:00pm June 10 – August 13
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 Tucker at 719-581-1051 if you are interested. Please help us spread the word that we are hiring!
Team Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 28 ($50 Late Team Registration Fee)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A COED SOFTBALL TEAM ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A COED SOFTBALL PLAYER ONLINE!

Adult Men's Softball League 2025
2025-06-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Men’s Softball League – Ages 16+
Team Registration Fee: $350/team, Player Registration Fee: $40/player
Thursdays-Fridays, 6:00-10:00pm June 12 – August 15
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 Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th.
WE NEED MORE SOFTBALL UMPIRES! PAY IS $33-45 PER HOUR! Please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 if you are interested. Please help us spread the word that we are hiring!
Team Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 28 ($50 Late Team Registration Fee)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A MEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A MEN’S SOFTBALL PLAYER ONLINE!

Rockies Skills Challenge 2025
2025-06-14 09:30 - 12:00 | High School Baseball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Rockies Skills Challenge 2025
Date: Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-12:00pm (Registration at 9:30am)
Ages: 6-13 (as of August 9, 2025: proposed date of the Rockies Skills Challenge State Competition)
Cost: FREE!
Location: Buena Vista High School Baseball Field
The Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge provides the youth of Colorado with a statewide baseball competition testing their skills in running, hitting and throwing. See how fast you can run the bases, how far you can hit, and how far you can throw. 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 Saturday, June 14 at the High School Baseball Field in the Buena Vista River Park. Registration will be from 9:30-10:00am, and the Competition will begin at 10:00am. The Competition typically lasts 1.5-2.5 hours, including awards, depending on the number of participants.
No metal spike shoes will be permitted. Only sneakers or plastic/rubber cleats. You are allowed to bring your own bat if you wish. All other equipment will be provided.
Participant’s age calculated as of August 9, 2025:
Age Group 6/7: August 10, 2017 to August 9, 2019
Age Group 8/9: August 10, 2015 to August 9, 2017
Age Group 10/11: August 10, 2013 to August 9, 2015
Age Group 12/13: August 10, 2011 to August 9, 2013

Click Here to Sign the Participation Waiver Online!

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 Mountain Bike Skills Camp - Summer 25
2025-07-01 08:30 - 10:30 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Ages: 7-14
Beginner $100 – 4 weeks; 10 total hours
Advanced and Intermediate $160 – 4 weeks; 16 total hours
1 Beginner Level Group, 1 Intermediate Level Group, and 1 Advanced Level Group
Max of 10 Kids per Level Group
Registration Opens Friday, May 2nd at 12:00pm (Noon)!
Program Dates: July 1-31

Beginner Level (Ages 7-10):

Tuesdays, July 1, July 8, and July 15 – 8:30am-10:30am
Tuesday, July 22 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Intermediate Level (Ages 9-12):

Wednesday, July 2, July 9, July 16, and July 23 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Advanced Level (Ages 11-14):

Thursdays, July 10, July 17, and July 24 – 8:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, July 31 – 12:30pm-4:30pm

Get your bikes and helmets ready for BV Rec’s Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp!
The Beginner Level is designed for kids who are excited to learn the basics of mountain biking while getting to practice and be pushed alongside their peers. This is NOT a program to teach kids how to ride a bike. Participants must already know how to ride a bike. The Intermediate Level is designed for kids who are ready to take their mountain biking to the next level. From learning new skills around town to putting those skills to the test on some of the region’s best mountain bike trails, this course will push you to be your best.
Have you been riding for years and are ready to take your skills to the next level? Then the Advanced Level camp is meant for you! The Advanced Level is designed for kids who have already completed an Intermediate Level with BV Rec in the past. Riders will be participating in inherently dangerous activities, and for this level, riders will have to be at least 10 years old. This level is meant for advanced and older riders due to the terrain and trails that will be enjoyed during this class. BV Rec reserves the right to move participants to different levels.
The Beginner Level will consist of three, 2-hour sessions and one, 4-hour session and participants will stay in BV and utilize the BV River Park and Midland trails. The Intermediate Level and Advance Level will consist of four, 4-hour sessions. The Intermediate and Advanced Level groups will utilize some BV trails, and will also travel to Leadville, Twin Lakes, and Salida to introduce the participants to beginner/beginner-intermediate mountain bike trails that BV does not offer. In Leadville, we will use the CMC Timberline trails, in Twin Lakes, we will use the Interlaken trail, and in Salida, we will use the Rainbow Spartan trails. This equates to a total of 10 hours for each beginner participant and 16 hours for each intermediate and advanced level participant.
Drop off and pick-up will take place at the Buena Vista Community Center (715 E Main St). The sessions will be led by experienced mountain bikers, with additional help provided from various mountain bike experts and advocates from the local Buena Vista community.
Minimum of 20” bikes with hand brakes and gears. Participants must have a bike-mounted water bottle or hydration pack. Helmets required; gloves recommended. Snacks are highly recommended and plenty of water is required. We will provide a large water Igloo to refill water bottles.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 24

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BEGINNER LEVEL ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ADVANCED LEVEL ONLINE!

Adventure Camp - Summer 2025
2025-07-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adventure Camp – Ages: 6-12
$80/Session
Monday – Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm
Meet at the BV Community Center
Session 1: Monday, July 21 – Thursday, July 24
Session 2: Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31

Spend a week with BV Rec and experience cool activities, some new and some favorites. We have a lot of fun in store this summer: sports, hikes, crafts, exploration, field trips, and each lead to a new adventure.

Min: 8 participants, Max: 24 participants

Registration Opens Friday, May 2nd at 12:00pm (Noon)!

Session 1 Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 17

Session 2 Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 1!

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 2!

Mahjong Class - 2025
2025-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Mahjong Class
Ages: 16+
$3/visit – Cash, Check or Venmo (@bvrec)
Every Monday from 2:00-4:00pm
Second Thursday of the Month from 6:00-8:00pm (August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11)
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!

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!
