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 this 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.

Haunted Roller Rink and Carnival at the RecZone

Join us for a spooky good time at the Mammoth RecZone from 5-8pm on Friday, October 29 (weather permitting). Elementary aged-students will once again enjoy games, prizes, a costume contest, concessions and the not to be missed Husky Club Cakewalk. Costume categories include:

Scariest
Cutest
Funniest
Most Creative
Best Group (2 or more people)

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. Click here for details.

Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund - Winter Applications

The Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund provides partial and full scholarships for the many popular camps and programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. The application period for winter programs opens on Monday, October 18 at 8am and closes on Friday, October 29 at 5pm. Click here for more information or to submit an application.

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.

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

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

It is a spectacular fall day in Mammoth Lakes and work continues on the Community Recreation Center. After crews from American Arena and Rink Systems placed 300 cubic yards of concrete on the Olympic rink floor last Wednesday, the rink is now covered in plastic sheeting and blankets. The rink floor will remain covered for 28 days allowing the concrete to “cure.” Workers continue to prepare the storage and mechanical rooms for concrete later this month and photos show the installation of the 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, 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.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

Hey, fourth graders! Get your California State Park Adventure Pass

In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, the California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers … the choice of where to visit is yours. Learn more About the California State Park Adventure Pass.

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.
Please click here to review the construction map that highlights the many MUP’s planned for improvements through October 22. As a friendly reminder, Dogs are required to be leashed on all multi-use paths within the Town's municipal boundary. Click here for details.

State of the Inyo: Mammoth Ranger District

Roads open: Mammoth Scenic Loop, Lakes Basin Rd.
Roads temporarily closed: Reds Meadow Rd., Old Mammoth Rd. to Lake Basin Rd.
Campgrounds open: Crowley (BLM, est. close 11/1), Mammoth Mtn. RV Park, New Shady Rest (est. close 10/31).
Campground closing: Twin Lakes (10/17)
Campgrounds closed: 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: Temporarily closed due to road closure. The Devils Postpile Ranger Station is closed.
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center: Open to virtual services seven days a week, 8:30am - 4:30pm. ESIA is operating the bookstore Thursday-Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

November 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.

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.

Mono Arts Council

Art + Wine
Join us at the Community Arts Center to learn how to paint, draw, print, mosaic, etc... all while in the real or 'virtual' company of friends. Taught by local and visiting artists, you'll come away with a masterpiece. It's okay if you don't consider yourself an artist - let us show you how to unleash your creative spirit! Click here to register or for more information.

Saturday, October 23 from 5:30-8:30pm - For the Love of Knitting (with Jean Francois)
Thursday, November 4 from 5:30-8:30pm - Pet Portraits (with Miguel Flores)
Sundays (Nov. 7 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19) from 4:00-6:00pm - FREE Knitting Circle

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: Harvest Hoorah at Cardinal Village Resort
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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