Community Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New Community Recreation Center

Members of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council, the Planning and Economic Development Commission (PEDC), the Recreation Commission, Town staff, many recreation enthusiasts and the 'Mammoth Stars' celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) on April 21, at Mammoth Creek Park.

The CRC is the major recreation amenity at Mammoth Creek Park and includes three complementary components: the natural play area, a National Demonstration Site inclusive playground, and a new minor-mobility hub with parking for up to 118 vehicles.

One of the Recreation Commission's goals was to “provide a ‘recreation destination’ that the entire community of Mammoth Lakes will actively enjoy, value and ultimately be proud to call ‘Our Park,’ and to continue to allow for the passive enjoyment of the park that includes walking paths, open space and access to Mammoth Creek Park.”

For the duration of construction for the new Community Recreation Center (estimated 12 months), the Mammoth Creek Park playground, restrooms and parking lot will be closed to the public. The green space at the park remains open and we invite you to enjoy one of our many playgrounds at Trails End Park, Shady Rest Park and the Community Center.

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work towards enhancing our community recreation amenities. Additional information on this project as well as the April 21, 2021 Town Council Presentation can be viewed here.

Playgrounds are available at Trails End Park, Shady Rest Park and Community Center Park

Summer Camps and Programs

Start planning your summer! Our annual calendar of camps and programs has been updated with our summer camps, adult softball, swim lessons, soccer camps and more! Review the our summer products here.

Q&A Webinar: May 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm via Zoom: https://monocounty.zoom.us/j/99141740442 . Get all your registration questions answered and view a live demo of the registration process prior to our Youth Summer Pre-Registration on May 17.
Youth Summer Pre-Registration will open on May 17, 2021 at 8:00 am PST and will be limited to one summer product per child.
Summer Registration will open May 24 at 8:00 am PST with our remaining youth products and adult programming.
Be sure to submit a 2021 waiver prior to registering. Waivers can be found here.
Tony Colasardo Scholarships are available, applications due April 30. Click here to apply.

Swim Team Registration

The Mammoth Sharks are gearing up for their 2021 season. Learn more about this program and register here. To join the Sharks your child must be able to swim across the pool without assistance in under a minute and a half.

AYSO Spring Registration

AYSO is launching a spring season open to boys and girls U8 and U14. The season will run between May 1 and June 12 and registration closes April 24. If you are interested in registering go here and click on Register Now in the upper right corner. You must create an account to see their spring offerings and get more information on the Spring 2021 season.

Mammoth Lakes Library: Storytime ToGo

Reserve your Storytime ToGo kit from Mammoth Lakes Library by calling 760-934-4777. Each kit contains 1-2 books, craft supplies and some educational learning activities. Reserve yours today!

MAC After School Programs

The After-School Art Clubs are available for students in the Mammoth Unified & Eastern Sierra school districts. The After-School Art Club is a weekly club with a rotation of learning in visual art, media arts, theatre, and dance. The program is open to children ages 5 – 17 and will provide students the opportunity to express themselves artistically in a safe and nurturing environment. Through our After-School Art Clubs, students in Mono County are exposed to art they may not receive in school. As often as possible, the arts and craft projects will include cultural components. Get more information and register here.

Mono County Virtual Peapod

Socialize with other families in Mono County online in English each Monday and Friday at 10:00 am with Mono Kids Virtual Peapods click here for the Zoom links and on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on Facebook Live. Spanish Peapod meets virtually on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 1:30. More information is available here.

Mammoth Lakes Library Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story hour Wednesdays at 10:30 am in English and in Spanish on the first and third Fridays of the month via the Mammoth Lakes Library Facebook Page. Mammoth Library also has a resource page to keep school aged children busy while learning from home.

HOOPLA

Watch movies, TV Shows, Audiobooks and more with your library card! Your Mono County Library Card now gives you up to four free checkouts per month from HOOPLA Digital. Click here for more info.

Community Service Solutions

Quarantine Kitchen

Check out Community Service Solutions Quarantine Kitchen Live on Facebook every Friday for some yummy and healthy recipe ideas. Fun for the whole family to follow along plus great ideas for staying healthy on a tight budget. More information is available here.

Fitness Fridays

Kids can join fitness Fridays for a free virtual fitness class. K-2 is held from 12:15-12:45pm and grades 3-5 is held from 1:00-1:30. Email Jenna (jmccarthycss@gmail.com) to register and get the zoom link.

Elevate Mammoth

Mammoth Hospital is offering a variety of virtual wellness programs including virtual yoga and trail running bootcamp. Check out all of their classes and schedule here.

Parks and Facilities Update

Trails End Park, Volcom Brothers Skatepark, Shady Rest Disc Golf, Whitmore Recreation Area and the town multiuse pathways are now open. Learn more about our parks and facilities here.

MAC Art & Wine: Planter Marbling

Learn to marbled Terra Cotta planters with this fun in-studio art and wine session with MAC director Dani. Celebrate spring and learn planter marbling with nail polish on April 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Learn more and register here.

Fishmas and Art Upcycle

Join Trout Unlimited, Mammoth Disposal, Eastern Sierra Green Business Program staff, and Volunteer Eastern Sierra for free environmental information and hands-on art trash upcycle projects on Saturday, April 24 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Distant Brewing. Come learn how to keep our waterways clean, and make something fun as a souvenir, then grab a beer. This is a free event, open to all ages, weather dependent.

Free Yin Yoga Stretch

Clear your mind and stretch your body with Mono County Behavioral Health. Join the amazing Tessa Coker for FREE yoga at Shady Rest Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:20 pm.

Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre - Tortoise and the Hare

Join Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre on Friday, April 30 at 7pm for a zoom presentation of Tortoise and the Hare. Fun for the whole family, this mesmerizing virtual show will surely charm all ages. Following the presentation there will be a Q&A where everyone can meet the actors and ask questions. Click here to register for your free ticket!

Parks and Recreation Jobs

Join our team this summer! Now taking applications for seasonal camp counselors, lifeguards, recreation coordinators, sports officials and parks maintenance. We also have one full-time year-round position: Programs and Facilities Coordinator. Get more info and apply here.

Parks and Recreation Department

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