It's Fishmas!

Fishing Season in Mono County begins this Saturday, April 30. Fishing is BIG here! In Mammoth Lakes and Mono County, fishing is more than a hobby - it’s a passion! Over $200,000 is invested annually between the County and Town to supplement trout stocking conducted by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, private marinas, and resorts. The Lakes Basin remains closed and will not be open for the opening weekend of fishing season. Click here for information on fishing regulations in Mono County.

Register for Spring Gymnastics!

Join our Spring Gymnastics Program with Julie our gymnastics instructor. Join Julie for a 6-week beginner class on gymnastics fundamentals. We will cover basic exercises on floor, vault, balance beam, and bar. NEW: An intermediate class is now offered for those children who have completed the beginner class. This class is by request only. Spring classes are offered for grades TK-2 and 3-5 and commence May 9 – June 15, 2022. Cost is $75/session. Contact Parks and Recreation for questions at (760) 965-3690 or register online beginning Monday, May 2, 2022.

Adult Softball is Back!

Get your team together and join our Coed or Men's Slow Pitch Softball League this summer. All abilities welcome! League play begins June 13 at Shady Rest Park. Registered teams can schedule practice beginning in May. Please email or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 965-3690 for information or to register your team!

Little Sluggers is Underway!

Little Sluggers began April 27 at Shady Rest Park. Little Sluggers is a fun-filled introductory program where children learn very basic skills during practice sessions and gameplay. Bring warm clothes and a glove if you have one. Snacks will be provided after each session along with a team T-shirt. Parents must stay during the duration of the program. Program is held at Shady Rest Park every Wednesday from 5:15-6:00pm. Cost per child is $40. Register here!

Parks and Recreation is Hiring!

Parks and Rec is looking for a variety of temporary seasonal employees to join our dedicated team of recreation professionals. Apply online.

Park, Facilities and Trails Update

The Shady Rest DiscGolfPark is NOW OPEN! Please click here to view the status of our parks, facilities, MUP’s and sidewalks. Please respect our parks and facilities by taking care of your trash, pick-up after your pet and keep your dog on a leash. Thank you!

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

The first truckloads of beams arrived on April 25 for the Sprung structure. Look for the weekly #crcupdate on the Town's Facebook page 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.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

2022 Defensible Space and Community Clean-Up Event

The Town in partnership with Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Volunteer Eastern Sierra (VES) has scheduled a Defensible Space and Community Clean-Up event on May 13 & 14. Take pride in our Town by volunteering on Saturday, May 14 to beautify our streets, parks, trails and public spaces. Drop by Footloose Sports on May 14 from 9:00am-12:00pm to collect complimentary trash bags, a community clean-up map, and recycling information along with helpful clean-up tips.

Protect your property from wildfires by creating and maintaining defensible space around your home on May 13 & 14. The defensible space zones start from the building, structures, and decks, up to 100 feet or the property line. You can promote a healthy defensible space zone by removing ground litter and trimming up trees to 15 feet. Pick up your FREE bags beginning on Monday, May 2 from the Town of Mammoth Lakes Offices or at Footloose Sports on Saturday, May 14. Click here for additional information or to volunteer.

Ormat Construction Underway Near Shady Rest Park

Mammoth Pacific Geothermal began construction of a pipeline facility near the town of Mammoth Lakes on Tuesday, March 15. Construction vehicles including excavators, water trucks, front end loaders, skid steers and other heavy equipment will be present and operating near Shady Rest Park and on a section of the “A Trail”. Please be aware of heavy equipment and remain outside of marked areas. There is a marked detour for trail users. Click here to view the construction and detour map.

Please Leash Your Dog!

While enjoying beautiful Shady Rest Park or the sensational views at the Sherwins Trailhead, please leash your dog and leave no trace! Trash bins are provided, along with complimentary doggie bags so please keep your dog on a leash, pick up your dogs waste AND put it in the trash bin. It is unlawful for any dog owner to allow their dog to run at large within the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Boundary. All dogs shall be kept securely fastened by a chain, rope, or leash unless securely confined within private property legally controlled by the owner of the dog. We encourage responsible dog ownership while visiting these high-use areas by adhering to the Town Municipal Code below. Thank you for your commitment in keeping Mammoth Lakes safe and beautiful for all to enjoy! Learn more about Dog Resources, Licensing, Education and Enforcement.

Mono County Wellness Program Schedule

Click here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule for April.

Clubhouse Live

Ongoing - closed on school and government holidays.
Tuesday 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 1:30-2:45pm
Bring a towel or yoga mat and relax your mind and body.

Senior Breakfast Club

Ongoing, Sunday from 8:00-9:00am
Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation

Game Nights

Ongoing, every Sunday and Wednesday
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.

CSA#1 - FREE Community Spring Classes!

The community of Crowley Lake is now offering complimentary spring community recreation classes at the Crowley Lake Community Center. For more information, please visit the Crowley Lake Neighborhood Facebook page or contact Isabel at (760) 935-4089 to be added to the mailing list.

Mammoth Hospital

Mammoth Hospital CARES – And We Care About Your Input!

Mammoth Hospital has launched "Join the Conversation" – to get YOUR feedback on local healthcare needs and priorities. Join the Conversation today by clicking 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 Pilates, Tai Chi, and Mom Strong: Perinatal Core & Pelvic Health, 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.

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.

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.

April 30: Fishing Season Opens!
April 30: The E. Sierra Chamber Orchestra, led by the Felici Trio’s Brian Schuldt, performs a free concert with music by Mozart, Schubert (his glorious “Unfinished” Symphony) and Haydn.
May 11: Spring Bike Squad starts
May 12: Whitmore Pool opens for lap swim
May 13/14: Defensible Space and Community Clean-up Day Event
June 13: Adult Softball League Begins!

Parks and Recreation Department

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