Mahjong
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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 Open Gym Volleyball - Winter 2026
2026-01-12 14:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Gym Volleyball
Coed Ages: 16+ $3/participant
Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm January 11 – March 15
(No February 8th due to the Super Bowl)
Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
Registration: Drop-in

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

Adult Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 16+) - Winter 2026
2026-01-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Gym Pickleball – Ages: 16+ $5/visit January 5 – April 27 Mondays, 9:00am-11:00am Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave)
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
BV Rec provides supervisors to unlock the school, get everything set up in the gym, collect money, make sure everyone signs in for that day and has a completed annual waiver on file, facilitate game play, clean up everything after play is finished and lock the building.
Monday mornings will be for any players ages 16 and older. Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons will be for any players ages 10 and older. 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. Parents or the adult assigned to supervise the child under 16 must always be responsible for that child. We do not want anyone just running around the gym and the school. The time is used to play pickleball, not to just hang out. This is not an opportunity for parents to bring their children and have them run around the gym or the school.
Registration Deadline: Drop-in
Click Here to sign the BV Rec Waiver Online for Ages 16+

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-01-11 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-04 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Gym Pickleball for Ages 10+ $5/visit January 2 – April 26 Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave)
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
BV Rec provides supervisors to unlock the school, get everything set up in the gym, collect money, make sure everyone signs in for that day and has a completed annual waiver on file, facilitate game play, clean up everything after play is finished and lock the building.
Registration Deadline: Drop-in
Click Here to sign the BV Rec Waiver Online for Ages 10+

Game Night
2026-01-10 12:00 - 21:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Game Night
Ages: All Ages Welcome
Second Saturday of the Month – Year Round
*Some months we are not able to meet on the second Saturday of the month, so it takes place on a different Saturday that month.*
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 13th
12:00 – 9:00pm
Buena Vista Community Center – 715 E Main St
Registration Deadline: Drop In
This will be a donation only event. All proceeds will go toward Gary’s time and wear and tear on his game collection. Please support Gary and his passion to provide gaming opportunities for his community!
BV Rec is excited to be offering Game Night! This program was formerly held at the Buena Vista Public Library and will now be teaming up with Buena Vista Recreation to bring you a day of board games for the whole family.
Game night will be available to all age ranges. There will be a large variety of games to play, spanning from games that can accommodate two people or a larger group. Game night will be hosted in collaboration with Gary Johnson who has an extensive library of games that he will have available, as well as his knowledge on the rules and game play information.
Come enjoy an exciting day of fun! Game night is for everyone, with games that will entertain kids, teens, adults and seniors alike!
Please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage to the event (Non-alcoholic beverages only, no alcohol allowed on site.)
Drop in anytime between 12:00-9:00pm
SUMMER 2026 EVENTS
MAY 9 – “READY, SET, GO – MOM”
Great month for racing fans of all kinds!
JUNE 13 – “GRAND ADVENTURES”
– Whether it is Fantasy, Science Fiction, Pirates, Pulp Fiction or the Real World there are lots of worlds to explore this month.
JULY 11 – “LOOKING GOOD”
– Games that sparkle like 4th of July Fireworks!
AUGUST 15 – “UNPLUGGED TIME”
– Featuring Fun, entertaining and interactive games based on Movies, Television Shows, Books, Comics and Videogames.
Click here to register for Game Night!

Achieve Social: Arcade and Game Night - January 8, 2026
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Salida Arcade, 243 F St, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Achieve Social: Arcade and Game Night
Coed
Ages: 14 and Older
$5/Participant
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 5th!
Warm up with pizza and Arcade games with Achieve Social!
Meet at the Fun Street Family Arcade at 5:00pm (243 F St, Salida, CO 81201). This event will last until 7:00pm!
Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Achieve, Inc to offer stand-alone Achieve Social programs designed to support and include neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, with ADD/ADHD, and related disabilities. The inclusive outings provide opportunities to build communication, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting social and cognitive growth for individuals in Chaffee County and the surrounding area.
Events are designed for individuals ages 14 and up. Each activity is supported by trained staff and volunteers, with a minimum ratio of one support person for every three participants. If a participant requires more individualized support, they are welcome to attend withe a personal caregiver, mentor, or support person. All attendees – including neurodivergent individuals, friends, family members, and volunteers – must register separately to ensure adequate planning and accommodation.
Sign up by Monday, January 5th, 2026. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Accessibility and Accommodations:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require accommodations – such as communication, mobility, or sensory support – please contact Jill Lowry, Programming Director for Achieve, Inc. at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
Early requests are encouraged to ensure adequate arrangements.
Transportation Support:
Transportation is provided if participants need it to/from the event. Please contact Jill Lowry at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
Financial Assistance:
If participants are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.
Sign up now!

Bridge Club
2026-01-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Bridge Club – Ages: 18+ $1/visit Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm Year Round Community Center – Pinon Room
Bridge Club meets every Thursday from 1:00-4:00pm at the Community Center. Call Jim and DeDe Williams at either 719-395-6530 Or 303-921-3118, or email dedeinbv@gmail.com by Tuesday night each week to reserve your spot in the weekly session.
Registration: Drop-in after reservation
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE BV REC WAIVER ONLINE!

Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA & McGinnis - Winter 2026
2026-01-07 17:15 - 21:30, 2026-01-06 17:15 - 21:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Pickleball: Arranged Play, Lessons, & Training
Tuesdays, 5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – McGinnis Gym
Wednesdays, 5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – DPCA
$20 per “Group” | Maximum of 3 “Groups” at DPCA and 2 “Groups” at McGinnis Gym Per Session Per Day
Ages: 16+ | Darren Patterson Christian Academy and McGinnis Gym (Next to Avery Parsons Elementary)
Registration for ALL March & April 2026 dates at both DPCA & McGinnis Gym opens on Thursday, February 19th at 12:00pm (noon).
Register your pickleball “group” to use the DPCA Gym or the McGinnis Gym (located next to Avery Parsons Elementary) on a Tuesday evening (McGinnis) or Wednesday evening (DPCA) for arranged play, lessons, and/or training! We will be offering two separate sessions each day. The early session on Tuesday and Wednesday will be from 5:15-7:15pm and the late session will be from 7:30-9:30pm. “Groups” may only reserve one court in one session per day. “Groups” are NOT allowed to reserve a court in both sessions on the same day. The DPCA gym has 3 pickleball courts, so there will be a maximum of 3 “groups” per session per day at DPCA. The McGinnis Gym has 2 pickleball courts, so there will be a maximum of 2 “groups” per session per day at McGinnis. Each “group” that reserves a spot will get their own court for that session.
This indoor season we will be using the same reservation system to reserve court times for anyone interested in pickleball arranged play, lessons, and/or training. A “group” can be as large or as small as you want it to be, but you only get to use one court with your reservation.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to register your group to be one of the groups allowed to utilize the gym’s pickleball courts on a given Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, or Saturday afternoon. All Arranged Play reservations will be managed through BV Rec’s registration system ActiveNet. If you do not already have an account created with ActiveNet, you will be prompted to create one. Without an account, you will be unable to register your group for a session.

Please select one person from your group to be your group’s “representative” for that session. (From week to week, the group “representative” can change as often as you would like.)
The selected person will make sure to select the activity with the correct date you wish to register your group for.
Please follow the prompts to either log in to ActiveNet, if you already have an account, or create an account, if you have yet to do so.
Just like online shopping, you will be prompted to go through steps of “putting the registration in the cart” and then “checking out” to pay for your group’s reservation. (If you do not want to cover the entire $20 fee for your group, you will need to pay up front, and then ask those in your group to reimburse you.)

Groups will need to pay $20 up front via the online system to use one pickleball court in either gym per session on your selected date. Each DPCA session will have a maximum of 3 groups allowed to register and use the gym that day. Each McGinnis Gym session will have a maximum of 2 groups allowed to register and use the gym that day. A group can consist of as many players as you want or it can be a solo person or couple. No matter the number of people in your group, you are considered one group and will only have access to one court for that session.
All participants must have a signed 2026 BV Rec waiver on file and sign in on that session’s sign-in sheet. Individual players do not have to pay BV Rec. Group “representatives” that reserved for their group had to pay the $20 fee when registering. Players may pay back their group “representative” if they would like to and/or if the group “representative” requests players to do so.
Groups must register online ahead of time. Groups are NOT allowed to just show up to either gym with the expectation of utilizing one of the courts. Groups may NOT reserve a court in both sessions (early and late) on the same day. Two players from the same group are NOT allowed to reserve courts on the same day. One reservation per day per group. Please follow the link below to access the Google Sheets document that shows who has reserved a spot and for which session. BV Rec will try their best to keep this document as up to date as possible. This document can be used as a tool to see who has booked a spot, and to possibly reach out to them to see if they need another player. It can also be used by the group “representative” to see which players are already committed to play in other groups, so you know which players you may contact to join your group.
Pickleball Arranged Play Reservations – Winter 2026
THE ABOVE LINK IS NOT HOW YOU RESERVE YOUR GROUP FOR THAT SESSION. Please click on one of the large, red buttons below corresponding to the date and session time you wish to reserve play for your group. This button will take you to our registration system ActiveNet. This is where you will pay the $20 fee and follow the instructions detailed above for your group to have court access at either McGinnis or DPCA. Please do NOT just show up expecting to play unless you have talked to someone that has reserved your group and paid the $20 fee already.
Registration for ALL March & April 2026 dates at both DPCA & McGinnis Gym opens on Thursday, February 19th at 12:00pm (noon).
Please click on the large, red button below to be taken to our registration system ActiveNet. On this screen, you may search for the specific session that matches your desired date and time.
Click Here to Register Your Group for an Arranged Play Pickleball Session!

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

Adult Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 16+) - Fall 25
2025-12-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adult Open Gym Pickleball – Ages: 16+ $5/visit November 3-December 29 Mondays, 9:00am-11:00am 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 16+

Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Fall 25
2025-12-28 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 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 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+

Pickleball Arranged Play @ DPCA - Fall 2025
2025-12-17 17:15 - 21:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Pickleball: Arranged Play, Lessons, & Training
Wednesdays, November 5 – December 17
5:15-7:15pm (Early Session) & 7:30-9:30pm (Late Session) – DPCA
$20 per “Group” | Maximum of 6 “Groups” at DPCA Per Night
Ages: 16+ | Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Registration for ALL November and December 2025 dates opens on Tuesday, October 21st at 12:00pm (noon).
There will be no Arranged Play sessions on Wednesday, December 24th due to Christmas Eve and no Arranged Play sessions on Wednesday, December 31st due to New Year’s Eve.
Register your pickleball “group” to use the DPCA Gym on a Wednesday evening for arranged play, lessons, and/or training! We will be offering two separate sessions on Wednesdays. The early session on Wednesday will be from 5:15-7:15pm and the late session will be from 7:30-9:30pm. “Groups” may only reserve one court in one session per day. “Groups” are NOT allowed to reserve a court in both sessions on the same day. The DPCA gym has 3 pickleball courts, so there will be a maximum of 3 “groups” per session per day at DPCA. Each “group” that reserves a spot will get their own court for that session.
This indoor season we will be using the same reservation system to reserve court times for anyone interested in pickleball arranged play, lessons, and/or training. A “group” can be as large or as small as you want it to be, but you only get to use one court with your reservation.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to register your group to be one of the groups allowed to utilize the gym’s pickleball courts on a given Wednesday evening. All Arranged Play reservations will be managed through BV Rec’s registration system ActiveNet. If you do not already have an account created with ActiveNet, you will be prompted to create one. Without an account, you will be unable to register your group for a session.

Please select one person from your group to be your group’s “representative” for that session. (From week to week, the group “representative” can change as often as you would like.)
The selected person will make sure to select the activity with the correct date you wish to register your group for.
Please follow the prompts to either log in to ActiveNet, if you already have an account, or create an account, if you have yet to do so.
Just like online shopping, you will be prompted to go through steps of “putting the registration in the cart” and then “checking out” to pay for your group’s reservation. (If you do not want to cover the entire $20 fee for your group, you will need to pay up front, and then ask those in your group to reimburse you.)

Groups will need to pay $20 up front via the online system to use one pickleball court per session on your selected date. Each DPCA session will have a maximum of 3 groups allowed to register and use the gym. A group can consist of as many players as you want or it can be a solo person or couple. No matter the number of people in your group, you are considered one group and will only have access to one court for that session.
All participants must have a signed 2025 BV Rec waiver on file and sign in on that session’s sign-in sheet. Individual players do not have to pay BV Rec. Group “representatives” that reserved for their group had to pay the $20 fee when registering. Players may pay back their group “representative” if they would like to and/or if the group “representative” requests players to do so.
Groups must register online ahead of time. Groups are NOT allowed to just show up at the gym with the expectation of utilizing one of the courts. Groups may NOT reserve a court in both sessions (early and late) on the same day. Two players from the same group are NOT allowed to reserve courts on the same day. One reservation per day per group. Please follow the link below to access the Google Sheets document that shows who has reserved a spot and for which session. BV Rec will try their best to keep this document as up to date as possible. This document can be used as a tool to see who has booked a spot, and to possibly reach out to them to see if they need another player. It can also be used by the group “representative” to see which players are already committed to play in other groups, so you know which players you may contact to join your group.
Pickleball Arranged Play Reservations – Fall 2025
THE ABOVE LINK IS NOT HOW YOU RESERVE YOUR GROUP FOR THAT SESSION. Please click on one of the large, red buttons below corresponding to the date and session time you wish to reserve play for your group. This button will take you to our registration system ActiveNet. This is where you will pay the $20 fee and follow the instructions detailed above for your group to have court access at DPCA. Please do NOT just show up expecting to play unless you have talked to someone that has reserved your group and paid the $20 fee already.
Registration for ALL November and December 2025 dates opens on Tuesday, October 21st at 12:00pm (noon).
Please click on the large, red button below to be taken to our registration system ActiveNet. On this screen, you may search for the specific session that matches your desired date and time.
Click Here to Register Your Group for an Arranged Play Pickleball Session!

Adult 4-on-4 Basketball League - Fall 2025
2025-12-16 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!

Adult Open Gym Volleyball - Fall 2025
2025-12-14 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 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

Achieve Social: Artist Workshop at Sanctum Drawing School - December 13, 2025
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Sanctum Drawing SChool, 501 W 5th St Building 2, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Achieve Social: Artist Workshop at Sanctum Drawing School
Coed
Ages: 14 and Older
$5/Participant
Wednesday, December 13, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 8th!
Upcoming Event: Artist Workshop at Sanctum Drawing School!
Join Achieve Social to meet, listen, and create with local artist Ryan O’Brien at Sanctum Drawing School! Please arrive at 501 W 5th St Building 2, Salida, CO 81201 at 1:00 pm. This event will wrap up at 4:00 pm.
Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Achieve, Inc to offer stand-alone Achieve Social programs designed to support and include neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, with ADD/ADHD, and related disabilities. The inclusive outings provide opportunities to build communication, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting social and cognitive growth for individuals in Chaffee County and the surrounding area.
Events are designed for individuals ages 14 and up. Each activity is supported by trained staff and volunteers, with a minimum ratio of one support person for every three participants. If a participant requires more individualized support, they are welcome to attend withe a personal caregiver, mentor, or support person. All attendees – including neurodivergent individuals, friends, family members, and volunteers – must register separately to ensure adequate planning and accommodation.
Sign up by Monday, December 8th, 2025. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Accessibility and Accommodations:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require accommodations – such as communication, mobility, or sensory support – please contact Jill Lowry, Programming Director for Achieve, Inc. at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
Early requests are encouraged to ensure adequate arrangements.
Transportation Support:
Transportation is provided if participants need it to/from the event. Please contact Jill Lowry at jill@achievelifeskills.org or text 303-815-4436.
Financial Assistance:
If participants are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.
Click here to register for Artist Workshop at Sanctum Drawing School on December 13th!
