Haunted Roller Rink and Carnival at the RecZone

Join us for a spooky good time at the Mammoth RecZone from 5-8pm this 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. 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.

Halloween in the Trails!

Trick or treat in The Trails Neighborhood this year beginning at 5:00pm on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Trails homeowners will decorate their homes and distribute candy to trick or treaters looking for a spooky good time. Stop by the Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra booth for a goolish hot chocolate or some heavenly popcorn on your evening walk. Participants are encouraged to wear a costume and follow health guidance for a COVID safe and family-friendly Halloween. Click here for suggestions on how to reduce your risk of COVID-19 while celebrating Halloween.

Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund - Winter Applications Close Friday!

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 will close this Friday, October 29 at 5pm. Click here for more information or to submit an application.

Parks and Facilities Update

Town parks and facilities have been winterized and are subject to seasonal hours of operation. The Trails End Park restroom remains open, with porta potties provided for users at the Whitmore Recreation Area. Learn more about the status of our parks, trails and facilities here.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

It’s another picture postcard day in Mammoth Lakes with crews catching up from the rather large October rain and snow storm that occurred over the weekend and into Monday. Workers are forming the northwest corner of the perimeter in preparation for concrete that will include the storage, mechanical, and Zamboni room, seen with the completed snow pit. This concrete work scheduled for mid-November will complete the foundation for the Sprung Structure. Last week crews placed much of the concrete backfill around the 42” diameter HVAC air ducts, the remainder will be completed mid-November. #crcupdates. 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

Mammoth Mountain OPENS Friday!

Mammoth Mountain is kicking off the winter early this Friday, October 29, 2021.The first-chair banner breakthrough is at 8:30am, followed by the traditional beer toast from 11am at the Main Lodge. Conditions permitting, Broadway Express (1), Face Lift Express (3), Discovery Chair (11) and the Gondola to the top will operate from 8:30am-4pm. Stump Alley Express (Chair 2) will be open Friday-Sunday for parking and access to the mountain only.

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.

State of the Inyo: Mammoth Ranger District

Fire Restrictions Lifted: The Inyo National Forest announced on October 27, 2021 that fire restrictions put into place for the forest earlier this summer are rescinded, effective immediately. A campfire permit is still required for those camping outside of developed campgrounds and can be obtained online.
Roads open: Mammoth Scenic Loop
Roads closed: Reds Meadow Rd. at Minaret Vista, Old Mammoth Rd. to Lake Basin Rd., Lakes Basin Rd.
Campgrounds open: Mammoth Mtn. RV Park.
Campgrounds closing: 10/31 New Shady Rest and 11/1 Crowley (BLM).
Campgrounds closed: Old Shady, Sherwin Creek, Pine Glen, Twin Lakes, Pine City, Lake Mary, Lake George, Coldwater, Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadows Family, Agnew Meadows Horse, Agnew Meadows Group Pumice Flat, Pumice Flat Group, Minaret Falls, Upper Soda.
Devils Postpile: 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.

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 29: Mammoth Mountain Opening Day!

October 29: Haunted Roller Rink and Carnival at the RecZone
October 31: Halloween in the Trails
November 25: Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot
November 26: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in The Village
November 26: Mammoth Ice Rink Opening Day!

Parks and Recreation Department

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