Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Concerts in the Park - 2025
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 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

Achieve Social: Rafting Trips - July 16th & July 23rd, 2025
2025-07-23 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 13:30 | River Runners, 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Rafting Trip
Coed
Ages: 14+
$5/Participant
Wednesdays, July 16 & July 23, 2025
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10 for July 16th Trip & Thursday, July 17 for July 23rd Trip
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14+, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

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

Details:

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

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from River Runners, contact Jill Lowry at jill@achievelifeskills.org or 303-815-4436.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Thursday, July 10 for the July 16th trip and by Thursday, July 17 for the July 23rd trip! Space is limited.
Rafting Trip: Please arrive to River Runners Whitewater Rafting, located at 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, CO, either on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 or Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am for a day of whitewater rafting with friends! The event will wrap up at 1:30pm.
Please reach out to Jilly Lowry, Program Director of Achieve Inc., at jill@achievelifeskills.org or 303-815-4436 with any questions.
All participants must have a signed River Runners waiver prior to participating in this event! For anyone age 18 and older, you may complete the waiver yourself. For anyone under the age of 18, your parent/guardian must complete the waiver. Please follow this link to fill out the waiver:
River Runners Waiver
Program Dates: Rafting Trip – Wednesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 23rd
Click here to register for the Rafting Trip on July 16!
Click here to register for the Rafting Trip on July 23!

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2025
2025-07-23 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-21 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-16 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-14 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-09 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-07 08:00 - 11:00 and 12 more dates | 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

Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun - Summer 25
2025-06-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-08 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!
