Beat the Heat at the Whitmore Pool!

The Whitmore Pool is OPEN for full operations (including swim lessons and public recreational swimming). Join us daily for public swim and on weekends from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 12-6pm on Sunday. Lap swim is currently scheduled every morning Monday-Friday and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For further information, schedules and rates, please visit: www.WhitmorePool.com or review the schedule below. Schedule Update: Lap swim has been extended to Friday, September 10!

Summer Camps and Programs Update

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

Youtheatre Camp Performances

Don't miss these artistic masterpieces by our local youth. Performances will take place at the Sam's Woodsite on Friday, August 13 ('Grease') and Saturday, August 14 ('Beauty and the Beast') from 2pm. Admission is only $5 (children are free) - first-come, first served. Cash only.

Adult Softball League Playoffs

The Adult Softball League begins playoffs on Monday, August 9. Please view the Men's League and Coed League standings and schedules.

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 multi-use pathways throughout town and the Lakes Basin are OPEN. Learn more about our parks and facilities here.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

Work continues on the site in preparation for the installation of the Sprung Performance Arena. Subcontractors are working on the building foundation along with the installation of underground utilities. As per the Town's Municipal Code, work is permitted on the site from Monday - Saturday from 7:00am – 8:00pm.

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.

MONO COUNTY ISSUES INDOOR MASK ORDER FOLLOWING INCREASE IN LOCAL COVID-19 CASES

Effective Friday, August 6, Mono County issued a Local Health Order requiring the use of face coverings (masks) for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents and visitors within indoor public spaces. The Order is in response to increasing COVID-19 cases locally and statewide, coupled with the added concerns of the Delta variant, as well as a number of “breakthrough” cases (positive COVID-19 cases in fully vaccinated individuals). Unvaccinated residents, and visitors are urged to schedule a vaccination appointment or attend an upcoming Mono County Walk-In Clinic to receive their FREE, safe and highly effective vaccine.

Mammoth Lakes Trail Challenge: Summer 60

Explore 60+ miles of Mammoth’s lesser known trails by foot or bike for a chance to win a $500 Mammoth e-Gift Card (valid at participating local businesses). The more miles you cover, the better your chances. Compete with yourself or your friends and complete all 17 trail segments with your best time by August 31. Register for free at MammothChallenge.com and consider giving back to the local organizations that help take care of this beautiful place.

Camp Like a Pro!

Learn how you can camp like a pro this summer. The Eastern Sierra Dispersed Camping Collaboration (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.

Summer of Trail Days!

Trail Days are in full swing this summer with more opportunities for hard work and fun than ever. The Mammoth Lakes Trail System team invites you to take advantage of volunteer stewardship opportunities through September. Sign up for a shift here. As always, all ages and ability levels are welcome. Trail Days are made possible by the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Lakes Recreation, and Mammoth’s own Measure R! Special thanks to KMMT Radio for airtime to get the word out!

We hope you’ll join us this summer to Build – Host – Care – and Re-Connect

Shady Rest Open

Head on over the the Shady Rest DiscGolfPark® to catch all the action of the first PDGA sanctioned Disc Golf tournament on Saturday, August 14, beginning at 9:30am. For more details, please click here.

Mammoth Track Club

Practices at the Whitmore Track run every Tuesday morning at 7am from June through October. Membership is $50 for the season and you can register here.

High Sierra Agility Challenge

Eastern Sierra Dog Agility, Inc (ESAG, Inc) and the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) will be hosting the High Sierra Agility Challenge on August 20-22 at Whitmore Ball Field 3. For more information, please click here.

FREE Yoga and Guided Meditation

Join Mono County Behavioral Health for FREE Yoga and Guided Mediation at Shady Rest Park (Softball Field 1) on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Friday Flow Yoga

Join Erin Koehler for Friday Flow Yoga at Shady Rest Park (near the Skate Park) on Fridays at 8:30am. All levels and donations welcome.

Elevate Mammoth

Elevate is Mammoth Hospital's community prevention, wellness, and performance institute focused on improving the health of our community through facilitating positive lifestyle choices and providing the necessary knowledge, resources, and skills. Elevate was launched in the Spring of 2021 by Mammoth Hospital. Join 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.

Mammoth Lakes Library

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.

Mammoth Lakes Library Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story every Wednesday 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.

August 5-8: Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
August 7: Geology and Volcanology Interpretive Hike around Horseshoe Lake
August 12-29: Shakespeare in the Woods
August 13-14: Mammoth Margarita Festival
August 20-22: Mammoth Wine Weekend
August 26-28: Mammoth Rocks and a Taste of the Sierra
August 28: 22nd Annual Wave Rave Skate Contest
August 28: Mammoth 50k MTB PedalPalooza

Parks and Recreation Department

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