Mammoth Track Club to Host Whitmore Recreation Area Site Walk

The Mammoth Track Club is hosting an in-person meeting and venue site-walk at the Whitmore Recreation Area on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 9-10am to provide information to the public about the Regional Park Program (RPP) grant project.
Recreation enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a coffee, tea and breakfast pastry or bagel while learning more about the Regional Park Program (RPP) grant project and the proposed improvements to the Whitmore Recreation Area. The club is looking to gather additional community design input for programming needs, space alternatives and path/fitness activities for the proposed recreation center and multi-use trail with fitness stations. Click here for event details.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

On Wednesday, crews from American Arena and Rink Systems placed 300 cubic yards of concrete on the Olympic rink floor. It was all professionally coordinated utilizing multiple concrete trucks, concrete testers, a pump truck with an extendable boom, laser leveling screed machines and a really cool concrete dragon/robot that strategically placed concrete at ideal depths and consistency. In addition, crews installed 42” diameter ducts for the HVAC system that will maintain consistent air flow and humidity levels inside the structure – crucial for optimal ice conditions. 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.

Halloween Skate Party at the RecZone

Join us for a spooky good time at the Mammoth RecZone from 5-8pm on Friday, October 29. Elementary aged-students will once again enjoy games, prizes, a costume contest, concessions and the not to be missed Husky Club Cakewalk. Admission is only $5 per person (non-skating adults are free) and includes skate rentals while they last. Scooters, skateboards, and other wheeled devices are also welcome!

NEW Fall Bike Squad

You asked for more biking, so here it is! Join us for 5 after school bike sessions for 1st – 2nd graders and 3rd to 5th graders, beginning September 29. Parks and Rec staff will pick-up bikers from school, tour the trails around town and finish at the RecZone. Cost is $45 per participant - Register online.

NEW Sleep Well Tonight Class

Parks and Rec is hosting a NEW Toddler Fitness Class for ages 2 – 4 this fall. The class is scheduled every Tuesday from 5:00 – 5:45pm beginning on September 28 and ending on October 26. Join us for 5 energy-busting and jam packed toddler fitness classes; semi-guaranteed to help your little one sleep. Cost is $45 per participant - Register online.

NEW Skate to Ski!

Winter is just around the corner so get your ski legs in shape! Join coach Suzanne Nottingham for an introduction to inline skating (rollerblading) and how it will help your skiing skills. The class is limited to 6 students. Skate to Ski is scheduled on Saturday, October 16 from 10:00-1:00am at the RecZone. Fee is only $10! Register online or call (760) 965-3690.

NEW Guided Full Moon Hike

Join Mammoth Lakes Parks and Rec on this family adventure as we explore the sights, smells, and sounds of the eastern sierra on a guided full moon night hike. On Wednesday, October 20 at 6:15pm we’ll start at the RecZone and head out along the bike path to the scenic overlook. Along the way we’ll stop and demonstrate several activities that showcase how the dark influences our senses. We’ll get a snack at the overlook and head back to the RecZone. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult $10/Child $5 Register online or call (760) 965-3690.

Parks and Facilities Update

Shady Rest Park, Trails End Park, Volcom Brothers Skatepark, Whitmore Recreation Area, Community Tennis Courts (1-2) and the majority of multi-use pathways throughout town and the Lakes Basin are OPEN. Due to falling temperatures, water fountains at Town parks have been turned off. Learn more about the status of our parks, trails and facilities here

PowerGame is at the RecZone

Parks and Rec have created a shoot-around space at the Mammoth RecZone to showcase the PowerGame Sport Court planned for installation next summer at the Community Recreation Center. Look for upcoming events and activities at the RecZone to try-out this leading outdoor multi-sport flooring system.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

Work Is Underway to Improve Town Multi-Use Paths

Town residents and our many visitors can look forward to new ‘smooth’ rehabilitated multi-use paths or MUP’s on the popular Mammoth Lakes Trail System Town Loop.
On July 21, Town Council awarded the $2.38 million Local Road and MUP Rehabilitation STIP Project to Qualcon Contractors, Inc. Funding was provided by The CalTrans State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and work began on September 27. Please click here to review the construction map that highlights the many MUP’s planned for improvements through October 20, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

State of the Inyo: Mammoth Ranger District

Roads open: Reds Meadow Rd., Lake Basin Rd., Mammoth Scenic Loop.
Campgrounds open: Crowley (BLM, est. close 11/1), Mammoth Mtn. RV Park, New Shady Rest (est. close 10/31), Twin Lakes (est. close 10/17).
Campgrounds closed: Brown’s Owens River (private), Old Shady, Sherwin Creek, Pine City, Lake George, Lake Mary, Pine Glen, Coldwater, Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadows Family, Agnew Meadows Horse, Agnew Meadows Group Pumice Flat, Pumice Flat Group, Minaret Falls, Upper Soda.
Devils Postpile: OPEN, Devils Postpile Ranger Station is closed. The Reds Meadow Shuttle is not operating for the remainder of this season. Minaret Vista is staffed seven days a week.
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center: Open to virtual services seven days a week, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. ESIA is operating the bookstore daily, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Mono County Wellness Fall Program Schedule

Click here for information about the Fall program schedule.

Free Yoga and Guided Meditation - new location!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-3:00pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Bring a towel or yoga mat and relax your mind and body.

Senior Breakfast Club
October 10 - November 28, 2021
Sundays, 8:00-9:30am
Various Locations
Join us for coffee, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings.

Game Night

October 10 - November 24, 2021
Sundays 5:00-7:00pm & Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Join us for game night at the Sierra Wellness Center. A variety of games are available. All ages and abilities are welcome.

LBGTQ+ Potluck

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes

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 Meditation

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

Yoga Eastern Sierra

Yoga 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 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.

October 16: Whitmore Recreation Area site-walk with Mammoth Track Club
October 23: Mono Arts Council hosts the Knitting Circle

October 23-25: Morrison's Bonus Derby Weekend

Parks and Recreation Department

(760) 965-3690 • MammothParksAndRec.com
ParksandRec@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov
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