Get Outdoors and Recreate Responsibly

While travel for leisure or recreation purposes is still not permitted, we encourage all of our locals to get outside as an important component of mental health during this difficult time. This "new normal" is new for all of us - be kind to one another as we are all adjusting and learning what it looks like to recreate responsibly in the COVID-19 era. 

Let's discus what is open and OPENING for a change! Whitmore Recreation Area continues to be OPEN. Volcom Brothers Skatepark and Shady Rest Park are OPEN, including the new Shady Rest DiscGolfPark®. In accordance with CDC COVID-19 guidelines, the playgrounds at both facilities will remain CLOSED. Please follow the responsible recreation guidelines above.

SIerra Star Golf Course opens tomorrow with additional safety measures.

Public restrooms are available at Shady Rest Park, Whitmore Recreation Area, Trails End Park, and Mammoth Creek Park as well as all of Mono County Parks except Crowley Lake. 

Trails and access to public lands remain open. However, please note access to restrooms, water and trash are currently not available. Prepare accordingly and pack it in - pack it out! 

Campgrounds and RV Parks remain closed but dispersed camping is available. Current fire restrictions do not allow campfires while dispersed camping. RV Dump Stations are available at Mammoth Community Water District as well as the Bridgeport Shell Station. Please dump responsibly. 

Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation has created a website dedicated to Eastern Sierra COVID-19 closures - check it out here. This site includes camping and recreational sites up and down the Eastern Sierra, regardless of County. 

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

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. 

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).  Continuing each Friday through the end of the month, this week is Summer Sunset with Madison Hodges. Sign up today here.

wokNature: Pleasures of Presence Virtual Experience

Join wokNature on Facebook live to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and well being. Join here. Sessions on Friday, May 22 at 12:30 and Sunday, May 24 at 9:00 am. 

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.

Mammoth Lakes Virtual Fun Run

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Visit Mammoth and Mammoth Track Club invite you to celebrate Global Running Day (June 3) and join us for the inaugural Mammoth Lakes Virtual Fun Run. We are encouraging everyone to participate in this FREE event, get active during the COVID-19 isolation period and reach a fitness goal. All ages are welcome and awards will be presented in multiple cateogries. Every participant will also be entered in the draw for a 'lucky finisher' prize. Stay tuned - more details to come shortly on our website and Mammoth Parks N. Rec Facebook page.

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps - In person & online

Challenger Sports remain optimistic they will be able to host their International Soccer Camp (July 13-17) and Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp (August 3-7). They have also developed a virtual camp curriculum for week-long camps beginning June 1. For more information, or to register, please visit their website. Any registrations for in-person camps that are cancelled by Challenger Sports will receive a FULL refund.

UK International Soccer Camps - In person

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.

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.  

Town of Mammoth Lakes: All playgrounds are CLOSED at this time. Whitmore Recreation Area, Volcom Brothers Skatepark and Shady Rest Park, as well as the new Shady Rest DiscGolfPark®, are now OPEN! Please observe responsible recreation guidelines, including physical distancing, face covering requirements and no gatherings 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. The Lakes Basin will remain CLOSED to vehicle access during Memorial Weekend, however pedestrian and bike access is permitted. For more information on trails and parking at the Lakes Basin, please visit the Parks and Facilities Status Update. 

Community Conversations

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

Parks and Recreation Department

(760)965-3690  •  MammothParksAndRec.com
ParkandRec@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov
Facebook: Mammoth Parks N Rec