Youth Soccer - 2018-2019's - Spring 2026
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Soccer Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2018-2019’s YOUTH SOCCER – Spring 2026
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 30. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, April 11 and final games on Saturday, May 16.

Season Dates: March 30-May 16

Age: Players born in 2018-2019

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before March 2nd) – $60
Registration After March 2nd – $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, March 13, 2026

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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or email twildeson@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Tucker 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: Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Practice Schedule
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary 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!

Youth Soccer - 2014-2015's - Spring 2026
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Soccer Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2014-2015’s COED YOUTH SOCCER – Spring 2026

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 30. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, April 11 and final games on Saturday, May 16.

Season Dates: March 31-May 16

Age: Players born in 2014-2015

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before March 2nd) – $80
Registration After March 2nd – $95

Practice Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:00-5:30pm

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

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 13, 2026

Uniforms: 2014-2015’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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or email twildeson@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Tucker 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: Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Practice Schedule
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary 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 2014-2015’s Session!

Youth Soccer - 2016-2017's - Spring 2026
2026-05-07 17:30 - 18:45, 2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:45, 2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:45, 2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:45, 2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:45 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2016-2017’s YOUTH SOCCER – Spring 2026

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 30. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, April 11 and final games on Saturday, May 16.

Season Dates: March 30-May 16

Age: Players born in 2016-2017

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before March 2nd) – $70
Registration After March 2nd – $85

Practice Times:

Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:30-6:45pm
Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30-6:45pm

Practice Location: Sheila Stout Memorial Field (Softball Field)

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 13, 2025

Uniforms: 2016-2017’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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or email twildeson@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Tucker 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: Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Practice Schedule
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary 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 2016-2017’s Girls Session!

Click here to register for the 2016-2017’s Boys Session!

Game Night
2026-05-09 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!

Mahjong
2026-05-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 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!

Adult Coed Indoor Volleyball League - Winter 2026
2026-05-12 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)
Tuesdays, 6:00-10:00pm | March 17-May 12
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 9 (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!

Young at Heart
2026-05-13 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 Soccer - 2020-2021's - Spring 2026
2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:45 | Avery Parsons Elementary School Field, 516 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2020-2021’s COED YOUTH SOCCER – Spring 2026

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 30. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, April 11 and final games on Saturday, May 16.

Season Dates: April 1-May 16

Age: Players born in 2020-2021

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before March 2nd) – $40
Registration After March 2nd – $50

Practice Times:
4:00pm Session – Wednesdays @ 4:00-4:45pm
5:00pm Session – Wednesdays @ 5:00-5:45pm

Practice Location: Avery Parsons Elementary Field

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 13, 2026

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 Tucker towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Tucker at 719-581-1051 or email twildeson@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Tucker 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: Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Practice Schedule
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary 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 2020-2021’s 4:00pm Session!

Click here to register for the 2020-2021’s 5:00pm Session!

Bridge Club
2026-05-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 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. Contact Merilee Daugherty by phone (719-966-2004) or email (merileekb53@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 Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2026
2026-05-18 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-22 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-25 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-29 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-01 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
May 18 – September 30
BV River Park Pickleball Courts
Registration: Drop-in
Anyone under the age of 16 must be signed in by a parent. There must also be an adult present, who is responsible for the participant, for the entirety of the participant’s time at the gym. This adult does not have to be their parent.
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
More information on Pickleball in Chaffee County can be found on the local Pickleball Club’s website: peaktopeakpickleball.com!
Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online
