Whitmore Pool Opening Day - June 12

The Whitmore Pool will OPEN for full operations (including swim lessons and public recreational swimming) on Saturday, June 12. Join us this Saturday to celebrate with FREE admission from noon-6:00pm. Lap swim is currently scheduled every morning Monday-Friday and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Swim times are scheduled for a duration of 30/45 minutes to allow for rotation of swimmers. Lap Swim is offered on a first-come basis. Swimmers are asked to be considerate of all patrons’ access to the pool.

For further information, schedules and rates, please visit: www.WhitmorePool.com.

Summer Camps and Programs Update

Our new Treasure Hunters 2-Day Camp will OPEN for online registration this Monday, June 14 at 8:00am (PST). Join us for 2 days of treasure hunting fun by learning the basics of orienteering, map reading, and geocaching.

Online summer registration remains OPEN and we still have availability in the following camps and programs:

3-Day Mountain Bike Camp (Sessions 2 and 3)
Climbing Camp (Session 4)
Explorer 2-Day Camp (Sessions 3 and 4)
Fly Fishing Camp (Session 1 and 2)
Mammoth Sampler Camp - Child (Session 3)
Wave Rave Minis Skate Camp (Session 3)
Week Long Group Swim Lessons

Town of Mammoth Lakes to host 2021 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake

The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Crowley Lake Fish Camp is extremely proud to bring back the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular to Crowley Lake on Sunday, July 4, 2021. The Independence Day fireworks show promises to be a bright and striking display of color in the Eastern Sierra night sky. This year’s custom designed “Sky Concert” will propel over 851 shells into the Eastern Sierra sky for a mesmerizing 17 minutes beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting). The show will simulcast live on KMMT 106.5 – tune in and enjoy! The Town of Mammoth Lakes would like to acknowledge L.D.C. and Mono County Community Services Area 1 for their generous donations and long-standing support of this generational community event at Crowley Lake. Click here for all the details.

Adopt-A-Hole Sponsorship Program

Online requests for the Shady Rest DiscGolfPark® Adopt-A-Hole Sponsorship Program are now open - only 4 holes remain! The Shady Rest DiscGolfPark® Adopt-A-Hole Program will ensure sustainable funding for on-going maintenance and course enhancements. The program is open to everyone – businesses, organizations, clubs, groups, families, and individuals. The Parks and Recreation Department will accept sponsors for the Adopt A Hole program on a first-come, first-serve basis, consistent with the Department's Sponsorship Policy.

Parks and Facilities Update

Whitmore Pool, Trails End Park, Volcom Brothers Skatepark, Shady Rest DiscGolfPark, Shady Rest Park, Whitmore Recreation Area, Community Tennis Courts (1-4) and the multiuse pathways throughout town and the Lakes Basin are OPEN. Learn more about our parks and facilities here.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

Hamel Contracting Inc., the Town’s contractor for the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) continues to make great progress preparing the site for the foundation of the Sprung Performance Arena and utilities. As per the Town's Municipal Code, work is permitted on the site Monday - Saturday from 7am - 8pm.

Temporary park closure: 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 Town will maintain public restrooms on the eastside of Mammoth Creek Park accessible from the multi-use path. 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. For additional information about the new CRC, please visit the dedicated website and look for #crcupdates on Facebook.

Parks and Recreation Jobs

Join our team this summer! Now taking applications for seasonal senior camp counselors, camp counselors, recreation coordinators, swim and tennis instructors, and parks maintenance workers. Get more info and apply here.

Camp like a Pro!

Learn how you can camp like a pro this summer. The Eastern Sierra Dispersed Camping Collaboration’s (ESDCC) developed a five-point campaign to improve management of dispersed camping. Visit the comprehensive website for tips on campsite selection, campfire skills, an interactive camping map and helpful resources.

“Through our collaborative efforts, we have identified real actions to implement this summer to protect our communities and public lands, while preserving our forests, water, and way of life here in the Eastern Sierra,” stated Supervisor Gardner.

Summer of Trail Days!

Please join the Mammoth Lakes Trail System trail crew and hosts to help with new trail construction, maintenance and stewardship activities by signing up online for a volunteer shift. Open shifts kick-off on National Trails Day, this Saturday June 5 and are available Wednesday and weekends all summer long! Go to MammothTrails.org and scroll down to Events to sign up.

WHEN: Wednesdays and Weekends, June - September
WHERE: Mammoth Lakes Trail System
WHO: Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Please dress for trail work: sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirts and gloves. All tools provided.
CONTACT INFO: Visit mammothtrails.org or E-MAIL: traildays@mltpa.org

Sign-up here for a shift or click here for more information.

Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office Enter Fire Restrictions

Effective May 24, the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office are implementing (Stage 1) fire restrictions on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction. This decision is based on very high fire danger, drought conditions coupled with extremely dry vegetation, an increase in human caused wildfires and the availability of firefighters for response. Seasonal fire restrictions for the Eastern Sierra Region are being implemented in close coordination with the Cal Fire San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit and the Mono County Sheriff’s Office. Click here to review the fire restrictions now in effect for your safety.

Residential Recreational Fire Restrictions in Mammoth Lakes

Effective May 24, in conjunction with the fire restrictions put in place by the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management which prohibit campfires outside of developed campgrounds and recreation sites, MLFD is prohibiting residential recreational fires within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. If you obtained a permit for a recreational fire pit on your property, it is suspended until further notice. Please note, however, that propane fire pits that do not burn wood will continue to be allowed.

Mono County Health and Safety Fair

Head over to Shady Rest Park on Saturday, June 26 where Mono County will be hosting the annual Health and Safety Fair from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Vendors will be providing car seat installation checks, bike helmets, children's books, oral health supplies, safety and poison prevention information, and local services and agencies information.

Fourth of July Parade

The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade is taking place on Sunday, July 4! Businesses have the opportunity to promote their business or organization by sponsoring a barricade banner, putting together a float or taking advantage of the many sponsorship opportunities. The float entry form is now available here. Explore sponsorship opportunities here. For any questions, please reach out to Brianna Goico at bgoico@mammothlakeschamber.org.

Mammoth Lakes Arts on the 4th

Come join the Mono Arts Council at Footloose Sports July 2-5 2021 for a celebration of local and visiting artists from around the country showcasing everything from fine art to handmade goods. Follow this link for more information and to RSVP.

Also check out MAC Art and Wine events this summer here!

Mammoth Lakes Library
Storytime To-Go

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!

Maker Space To-Go
Join the makerspace monthly e-newsletter and learn about maker space projects for home including some to-go kits. Currently featuring Itty-Bitty Nature Book plus Scavenger Hunt Kits, Mindful Watercolor Card Kit and Cyanotype Sun Print Kit. Join their bi-monthly newsletter here and to learn about current programs read their most current newsletter here.

Mono County Peapods

As of May 1, 2021, groups are held in-person for up to 2 households (the same two) for 4 weeks. Each 4 weeks, 2 new households will be selected from the list in first-come first-serve order. Please contact the playgroup leader to be added to the list. In-person groups will be held either outdoors or in a building with doors and windows open. Leaders will share COVID protocols with families coming to in-person groups. Leaders will be taking time off over the summer, each group will pause for the stated dates.

If you’d like to join a group, please email Molly at mdesbaillets@monocoe.org.

Mammoth Lakes Library Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story hour Wednesdays at 10:30am 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 1:00-1:30pm. Email Jenna (jmccarthycss@gmail.com) to register and get the zoom link.

Elevate Mammoth

Mammoth Hospital is offering a variety of virtual and in-person wellness programs including yoga, support groups, prenatal classes, and education series on nutrition and mindfulness. Check out all of their classes and schedule here.

Parks and Recreation Department

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