Get Outdoors and Recreate Responsibly

It is important for people’s physical and mental health to get outside and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also important that the public honors the States’ “Stay at Home” directives to not travel for recreation needs. When recreating outside, please stay close to home and observe physical distancing, wear a mask when appropriate and wash your hands often! Whitmore Recreation Area is OPEN for responsible recreation. While using our facilities, please observe physical distancing guidelines and be kind to one another.

Additionally, public restrooms have been difficult to find. Please note the public restroom at Mammoth Creek Park, Trails End Park and Whitmore Recreation Area are OPEN. Mono County public restrooms are now also OPEN, including all park restrooms.

The Inyo National Forest has closed all developed recreation sites through May 15. Any changes will be updated on Inyo National Forest website. Campground openings will be delayed regardless due to concessionaires unable to travel and perform necessary pre-season maintenance. Read more on campgrounds here. Furthermore, there are fire restrictions in place for Inyo National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest outside of designated recreation sites. If you plan on taking advantage of dispersed camping, please note you are no longer allowed to have a fire.

The State has provided a list of safe recreating ideas, read the full list here.

Lastly, this is a difficult time for everyone. If you are feeling particularly stressed and would like to talk to someone please call the warm line at (760) 924-1740.

Community First - Distance – Cover – Wash - Be Kind!

Quarantivity of the Day

Check out our Facebook page Mammoth Parks N Rec for a daily QUARANTIVITY! Online activities for all ages. Posting new activities daily. #quarantivityoftheday

Stay Connected!

Stay Connected with Mono County Behavior Health hosting live events Monday-Friday at 10:30 am in English and 1:00 pm in Spanish on the Mono County Behavior Health Facebook Page . Info on current services, meditation techniques, art projects and more!

Mono County Virtual Peapod

Socialize with other families in Mono County online each Monday and Friday at 10:00 am with Mono Kids Virtual Peapods.

Virtual Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story hour each weekday at 10:30 am in English, 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 1:30 am and Monday and Friday at 3:00 pm in Spanish via the Mammoth Lakes Library Facebook Page. Mammoth Library also has a resource page to cure those cabin fever blues.

Mono Makes Art

Mono Arts Council offers free art supplies and streaming art lessons for Mono County kids! Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MAC for Mono Makes Art. Tuesday's will be Anime it!, where students learn about the animation process and use simple art materials for character creation and storytelling. Thursday's will be Design me!, STEAM lessons combining art and design-thinking for making fun and useful objects. Email kristin@monoarts.org to join the program, or check it out on the Mono Arts Council Facebook Page every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm!

Mono Lake Moments

Join Mono Lake Committee live on Facebook every Wednesday and Friday as they share the changing scenery of Mono Lake including birds, spring flowers, and more. Enjoy moments of peace and tranquility from Mono Lake in your living room.

Trivia Continues Every Tuesday

Join Mammoth Brewing Company live on Facebook every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm for some fun trivia.

Play-Well TEKnologies Virtual Lego Camps - Online

Mammoth Parks and Recreation Department have partnered with Play-Well TEKnologies to bring you TWO online Lego camps this summer. Camps will take place July 6-10 and August 3-7 from 9am-12pm. Upon registration, participants will be provided with a list of materials they can source from personal collections or have delivered prior to the start of camp (additional materials fee). For more information, or to register, please visit their website here.

MAC: Art and Wine Series - Online

The ever popular Art & Wine program is going virtual! Classes will be taught live, through Zoom and will have wine deals available through A-Frame Liquor (details coming soon). Sessions begin May 15 and continue each Friday through the end of the month. Sign up today here.

NEW HOURS! Mammoth Lakes Tourism Covid 19 Food Bank

The food bank is changing its hours starting Monday, May 17. New hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to noon. Also, if you would like to contribute donations can be made online here.

LAST CALL! Mammoth Lakes PPE Drive

The last day to pick up a free mask is tomorrow, May 15, 2020 at the Mountain Center from 10 am to noon. Masks are now required in Mono County while in public (with some exceptions) so get your mask tomorrow!

Outdoor Science Education Program - Valentine/SNARL

Valentine Reserve/SNARL Outdoor Science Education Program have sadly been canceled, more information is available here. In the meantime they are providing a list of educational activities for students K-12. For more information visit their website here.

The Inyo National Forest has extended the closures of developed recreation sites through May 15, 2020. Wilderness permits have been canceled through May 31.Trails are still open but be aware that during this closure amenities like bathrooms and trash removal is not available. Pack it in, pack it out. Lastly, when the State does move to reopen, please note campgrounds will still need some time to be staffed and prepare for the Summer season. More information is available through the press release dated May 6, 2020.

Town of Mammoth Lakes: All playgrounds and facilities are CLOSED at this time, except Whitmore Recreation Area. Volcom Brothers Skate Park will open Friday, May 15. Please observe physical distancing guidelines, face covering requirements and wash your hands frequently while using our parks and facilities.

Most of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Multi-Use Paths (paved trails in and around Town) in the downtown and Old Mammoth areas are OPEN, as well as the trail along Lake Mary Road up to the Twin Lakes Parking Area. For more information, please visit the Parks and Facilities Status Update.

Mono County has CLOSED all playgrounds and skateparks until further notice. The parks themselves are not 'restricted' but the amenities listed above are CLOSED. Public restrooms at parks are now OPEN.

Further information on the status of recreation sites throughout Mono County is available on the Mono County Coronavirus Response Website here.

Community Conversations

A virtual community meeting in English will be held tonight, Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. Followed by a virtual community meeting in Spanish at 6:30 pm. More information here.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions and concerns you may have.

Stay healthy and safe.

Parks and Recreation Department

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