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Happy Holidays from Parks and Rec! On behalf of the Recreation Commission, our entire Parks and Recreation Team, and our many devoted volunteers, we wish you and your family a fabulous ‘snowy’ and safe holiday season and a prosperous New Year. |
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The Mammoth Ice Rink is OPEN for the Holidays!Get your skate on at the Mammoth Ice Rink and enjoy a unique outdoor ice-skating experience on refrigerated and professionally maintained ice. The rink is open seven days a week, typically from 12:00-10:00pm (snow/weather permitting). Amenities include skate sharpening, skate rentals and snack and beverage services. The Mammoth Ice Rink is a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free facility. Children five and under must skate with an adult and children ten and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. For the complete winter schedule, rates and promotions, please visit www.mammothicerink.com or call (760) 965-3695 during operating hours. |
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Hots Shots Basketball Returns in JanuaryHot Shots Basketball is a co-ed league for elementary aged students (grades 3-5). This league will teach participants the basic skills and gameplay of basketball to help prepare them for the middle school basketball program. The first two dates (Jan. 11 and 13) will be practice drill sessions. Teams will be announced by Parks and Recreation Staff on January 17. Games will not be scored nor will team ranking be recorded. Cost is only $45 per player. Click here for additional information or to register.
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Winter Skating Lessons Our Ice Skating Lesson programs in January and February are OPEN for registration. Join our US Figure Skating certified instructors to learn the fundamentals or improve your skills! Open to all ages - Grades Transitional- Kindergarten to Adult! For more information, or to register, please click here.
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Adult Indoor Soccer and Volleyball LeaguesThe Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Adult Indoor Soccer and Volleyball Leagues in January 2022. For more information, or to register a team, please call (760) 965-3697.
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NEW: Learn How to Officiate Basketball GamesExpand your skills and become one of our Officials in Training (O.I.T). Open to 9-12th graders, youth will learn how to run a basketball game, operate the time clock, call fouls and keep stats during our Hot Shots Basketball League. Training dates are January 19/20 and league begins January 27. This is a paid position. Apply online.
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NEW: Apply to be a Rec Intern for GymnasticsDo you have a passion for teaching gymnastics style programs? Join our Parks and Recreation team to assist our gymnastics coach. This winter’s focus will be on Tumbling and Cheers programs. Our team teaches various age groups. Lessons will typically run Monday - Thursday evenings. Flexible scheduling possible. Job duties will include but are not limited to: assisting with class handling, set-up and tear-down, performing demonstrations and group teaching. Click here for additional information or to apply online.
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Community Recreation Center (CRC) UpdateHamel Contracting Inc. is on winter suspension, with work planned to resume in the spring of 2022 coinciding with the arrival of the Sprung Structure. The site will be secured for the winter. Look for the weekly #crcupdates to resume in 2022! 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.
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Be Prepared for Periods of Heavy Snow and Potential Blizzard ConditionsThe Town of Mammoth Lakes is notifying all residents and visitors to be prepared for a series of winter storms bringing heavy snow and potential blizzard conditions to Mammoth Lakes through Sunday, December 26, 2021.The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Mammoth Lakes for heavy snow accumulations of 3 to 7 feet above 7,000 feet. Sierra ridge winds could exceed 100 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the lower elevations. During this period of time, travel is expected to be very difficult in whiteout conditions with possible road closures. Travelers are advised to visit the Caltrans QuickMap site for updated road conditions and chain restrictions. The Town of Mammoth Lakes has closed the Mammoth Lakes Scenic Loop and Sherwin Creek Road for the duration of the storm.
Temporary Overnight Parking
The Town of Mammoth Lakes has designated temporary overnight parking sites for lodging guests and visitors in need of parking. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles in the designated areas through Sunday, December 26 and use the complimentary transit service. Temporary overnight parking locations can be found on the map and are as follows: Tavern Park & Ride, Mammoth Ice Rink - Upper Lot (park on left hand side closest to ice rink), and the Hillside Parking Lot. Click here for additional information. |
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NEW Winter Recreation MapDownload the NEW Mammoth/Mono Winter Recreation Map! The updated map includes fat biking and e-biking, resources for motorized and non-motorized activities, safety & etiquette information, recommended staging areas and visitor information.
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Mono County Wellness Winter Program ScheduleClick here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule.
Clubhouse Live - Ongoing - closed on school and government holidays.
- Monday and Friday from 3:30-5:00pm
- Free afterschool program for middle and high school students. Snacks, activities and help with homework provided.
Free Yoga and Guided Meditation - Ongoing, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:30-3:00pm
- Bring a towel or yoga mat and relax your mind and body.
Senior Breakfast Club - Returns on Sunday, January 2 from 8:00-9:00am
- Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation
Game Nights - Returns Sunday, January 2, 2022; Sundays and Wednesdays
- Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm & Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm
- Join us for game night at the Sierra Wellness Center. A variety of board games are available. All ages and abilities are welcome.
LBGTQ+ Potluck - Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm
Parents of LBGTQ+ Support Group - Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm
NYE Celebration - Friday, December 31, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pm
- Come ring in the new year and celebrate compassion, community, connection, and understanding with Mx. Sabrina Rose at the Sierra Wellness Center.
Elevate MammothElevate 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. - January 12 at 5:30pm - Mirror Mosaics, with Kristen Schipke
Mammoth Lakes Library Storytime and Reading Challenge
In addition to our weekly Facebook Live Storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:30am and in Spanish alternate Fridays at 10:30am on Mammoth Lakes Library's Facebook page, Mono County Library's winter reading challenge is back with #WinterReads2022. Click through the link to find out more and sign up.
Makerspace and MonoBookBox Program
The library continues to offer free all-ages seasonal Makerspace Kits and Activity Zines for pick up at the front desk, along with Storytime To Go bags for young families at Mammoth Lakes Library. School age kids can still sign up for a few remaining slots in our winter MonoBookBox Program and high school age teens can participate in our Evolution of Storytelling Project which includes free journaling boxes and zine-making kits and this season adds in-house use of iPads for digital story creation and recording equipment for oral history/podcast style storytelling. Adults can take advantage of our Drop-In Sewing Machine Time at the 2nd floor Makerspace every Wednesday from 2:30-4:30pm
Additional information: monocolibraries.org. |
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