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Whitmore Recreation Area SurveyThe Town in partnership with Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR), Mammoth Hospital, Mammoth Track Club and Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access (MLPTA), are submitting a $3 million competitive grant application for the Proposition 68 Regional Park Program. The Town is seeking community design input for proposed recreation features, programming needs, space alternatives and path/fitness activities for the proposed Recreation Center and Multi-Use Trail at the Whitmore Recreation Area. Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey and Tell Us How You Want to Play!
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Lap Swim Ends September 10Lap swim is offered at the Whitmore Pool through Friday, September 10. Morning Lap Swim times (Mon.-Fri.) are offered from 6:30 to 9:30am. Evening sessions are from 5:30-7:30pm, weather permitting. For further information, schedules and rates, please visit the pool website. |
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Summer Camps and Programs SurveyThank you for a fun-filled summer of programs with Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreation! We are happy to have served you through our camps, swim lessons, and sport programs. Parks and Rec is always striving to make our programs as successful and beneficial to participants as possible. In order to do so, we rely heavily on feedback from past participants. If you haven't already, please feel free to complete our 2021 survey. All completed surveys will be entered into the draw to win a FREE registration to one of our 2022 summer camps or programs.
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Parks and Facilities UpdateWhitmore 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 are OPEN. Due to the USFS closure, the Lakes Basin multi-use paths are CLOSED. Learn more about the status of our parks, trails and facilities here.
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Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update It was a big week at the CRC! Hamel Contracting Inc., the Town’s contractor for the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) completed the majority of the concrete slab. The photos show workers placing concrete on the eastside of the CRC that includes the lobby area and restrooms, multi-purpose space, 4 locker rooms and player bench area. Over two days the crew also completed the spectator area on the southside of the rink. Crews now focus on preparing the westside of the CRC for concrete that includes the storage, mechanical, electrical and Zamboni garage with snow pit. On Tuesday, the subcontractor for the ice rink floor commences work that will complete the Olympic ice rink slab (100’x200’), connected to a Trane 300 Ton Air-Cooled Helical Rotary Water Chiller.
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 the Town's Facebook page.
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Inyo National Forest Temporarily CLOSEDTo better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Tuesday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. through Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. View the Frequently Asked Questions document provided by the Inyo National Forest for answers to common questions regarding the temporary forest closure. Find out what's OPEN in and around Mammoth Lakes or what's open/closed in Mono County.
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2021 Mammoth Gran Fondo CANCELLEDWith the recent closure of Inyo National Forest and strained firefighting resources during these difficult times, we are sad to announce the cancellation of the 2021 Mammoth Gran Fondo. While there are no fires threatening Mammoth Lakes or the surrounding areas at this time, wildfires continue to spread across the west and firefighting resources are extremely limited. Our thoughts are with the firefighters and communities across the west affected by these fires. For registration information please click here.
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Controlling Speed on an E-bikeAnother beautiful day in Mammoth Lakes! Learn from Mammoth Lakes Trail System Trails manager Joel Rathje and Kim Anaclerio from Mammoth Lakes Recreation about controlling your speed and being respectful of others on an e-bike in Mammoth Lakes by clicking on the photo to watch the video. Visit our local retailers for ride tips and rentals: Footloose Sports, Wave Rave Snowboard Shop, P3 Mammoth, ASO Mammoth, Get Outdoors 365, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park and Play Big Outdoors. |
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MONO COUNTY ISSUES INDOOR MASK ORDER FOLLOWING INCREASE IN LOCAL COVID-19 CASESEffective 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
FREE Yoga and Guided MeditationJoin Mono County Behavioral Health for FREE Yoga and Guided Mediation at Shady Rest Park (Softball Field 1) on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm.
Yoga Eastern SierraYoga Eastern Sierra is offering Vinyasa Yoga classes at Shady Rest Park on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am. For more information, please click here.
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 HourJoin 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.
HOOPLAWatch 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.
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