Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Youth Soccer - 2015-2016's - Spring 25
2025-03-31 16:00 - 18:45 (America/Denver) | 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!

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!

Young at Heart Field Trips 2025
2025-10-14 08:45 - 15:15 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Young at Heart Field Trips 2025
Please join BV Rec and Young at Heart for one or all of the fun, social field trips taking place in 2025! Young at Heart is a social group for those aged 55+. These field trips are a great opportunity to get out with friends and be social.
For each field trip, we will visit a location within the surrounding area and then eat lunch together as a group. BV Rec will provide transportation for the field trip. We will always meet at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St) and then return to the BV Community Center after. The locations and lunch spots are determined by the Young at Heart board.
Tuesday, October 14th – Fall Colors in Crestone
$10 (includes transportation to and from Crestone)
The third and final Young at Heart Field Trip of 2025 will take us to Crestone to view the Fall colors! The trip is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th. BV Rec will provide transportation to and from Crestone. Please meet at the Buena Vista Community Center (715 E Main St) at 8:45am. We will return to the Community Center between 3:00-3:30pm. We will spend time viewing the Fall leaves, exploring Crestone and then will eat lunch after.
The cost of $10 covers your transportation to and from Crestone. Lunch is NOT covered and everyone will need to pay for their own meal. Please give $10 (cash or check) to any Young at Heart board member or BV Rec staff member to reserve your spot! Space is limited to 14 participants, so please reserve your spot soon! All participants will need to complete a BV Rec waiver prior to getting on the bus.
Click Here to Register for the October 14th Young at Heart Field Trip!

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!
