Summer Softball Tournaments are Back!

Two slow-pitch softball tournaments are scheduled this summer at Shady Rest Park. Both tournaments are hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. Beginning this Friday, July 15, the Men’s Adult Softball Tournament gets underway, and on Friday, July 23 the Coed Tournament hits off. These are round-robin formats with first/second-place team trophies and two MVP awards. Bats are provided for all players. Contact Mark Bell, Program and Facilities Coordinator for additional tournament information at (760) 965-3694. For all our league players, check out the standings and schedules for the CoEd League and Men's League!

2022 Adult Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament

We are celebrating Parks and Recreation Month with the return of the hotly contested Beach Volleyball Tournament at Shady Rest Park on Saturday, July 30. The tournament is open to 8 teams, comprised of 4v4 coed teams (teams must have at least 1 female player on court at all times and can have up to 6 registered players). Depending on the number of teams, a round-robin style tournament will be played first, with semi-finals and finals to follow. Space is limited. Please register online. Entry fee: $60 per team. For further information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 965-3697.

FREE Swim Sundays this July!

Beat the heat at the Whitmore Pool this summer. Join us for FREE Swim Sunday's on July 17, 24 and 31. Please visit the Whitmore Pool website, follow us on Facebook or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 965-3690 for the complete summer schedule, fees and lesson programs, including the AM/PM lap swim schedule. Don't want to click, no problem, call the pool directly at (760) 965-3692.

The Summer of Awesomeness is Heating up!

Next week, we are hosting the 4-5 year old Explorer's Camp, TK-1 Grade Nature Camp, 2-5th Grade Adventure Camp, and 6-8th Grade Backpacking Camp. Click here for camp details and schedules.

The following camps still have availability:

Grade TK-1 Wave Rave Camp (Session 2), Grade 2-5 Adventure Camp (Session 2), Youtheater Camp and Week-Long Swim Lessons (Session 5): We only have a couple spots left in each of these camps. This is a unique opportunity to register for one of our stellar camps if you are a bit late to the game. Click here to register!

UK International Soccer Camps: AM Half Day (6-14 years), Full Day and PM Half Day (7-14 years) and Mini Camps (5-6 years) available for the July 25-29 camp. Click here to register.

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps: AM Half Day (6-14 years), Full Day and PM Half Day (8-14 years) and Tiny Tykes Camps (3-5 years) available for the August 1-5 camp. Click here to register.

Playwell TEKnologie STEM LEGO® Camps: Minecraft STEM with LEGO® (August 8-12) for ages 6-11 years. Click here to register.

All our camps, including our soccer and LEGO® partner camps, are supported by the Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund. If you need financial assistance to participate in one of our great programs, we are delighted to help you. Please don’t allow financial restrictions to be a barrier that keeps you from joining us this summer. For questions, please contact Doug Gebhart at (760) 965-3699.

Park, Facilities and Trails Update

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

Hamel Contracting Inc., and the subcontractor, JT2/Craft are now working to install the fabric membrane through the building’s aluminum frame. Crews are also working on the transit shelter and bus turnout on Old Mammoth Road. Look for the weekly #crcupdates 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.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

Volunteers Needed!

Mammoth Lakes Recreation is involved with and supports several local stewardship programs and encourages you to do the same! There's plenty of work to be done to keep our town, trails, and waterways clean and well maintained, and plenty of ways to be involved. Minimal commitment is required, but the rewards are supreme! Each of the programs below offer a way for residents, second home-owners and visitors to join the team and take part in keeping our outdoor recreation sustainable. Learn more about: Trashy Thursdays, Adopt-a-Trail, Summer of Stewardship and Tangle Free Waters.

Fire Restrictions in The Eastern Sierra

Effective Monday, June 6, 2022 the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office implemented fire restrictions on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction. Seasonal fire restrictions for the Eastern Sierra Region are being implemented in close coordination with other state and local county agencies. The following restrictions will be in place on both agency lands:

No Campfires, briquette/charcoal barbeques, or stove fires are allowed outside of agency-provided fire rings or barbeques at designated developed recreation sites. Dispersed campfires such as rock rings, will no longer be allowed.
No Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or in an area at least three feet in diameter barren of all flammable materials.
No welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
No motorized vehicles or tools powered by internal combustion engines off designated roads or trails (such as chainsaws or lawn mowers).

Please Leash Your Dog!

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department will now be issuing citations to all owners with dogs off-leash at Shady Rest Park and throughout Town after issuing only warnings for the last 2 years. It is unlawful for any dog owner to allow their dog to run at large within the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Boundary. The Eastern Sierra offers an incredible outdoor playground for dog owners to play and walk with your dog(s) off-leash. The Town is moving forward with plans for a dog park with construction expected to commence in the fall of 2023. 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.

Sierra Cycle Challenge

This challenge is Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra's biggest fundraiser of the summer! Riders are asked to to cycle 200 miles over the course of 14 days (July 18-31), from ANYWHERE! Each rider who signs up will raise critical funds to support adaptive recreation in the Eastern Sierra. For more information, please click here.

Zumba Classes

Zumba classes are back at the Mammoth Lakes Community Center every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday night, from 7-8pm. Join Coach Denisse, and get you burn and dance on at the same time! Only $10 per class.

Latin Night at Mammoth Rock 'n' Bowl

DJs, dancing and discount bowling every Thursday night. 10pm until close. Must be 18+.

Kids Karaoke at the Village

A family-orientated sing-a-long every Thursday evening in The Village from 5:30 - 8:30pm, this event provides a great venue for kids to show off their singing talent.

Open Mic Mondays

Distant Brewing hosts an Open Mic night every Monday! They have guitars, amps, drums, mics, keyboards and anything else to get yourself up on stage! For more information, click here.

Mindful Movement Sessions at the Hayden Cabin

Mindful Movement sessions are a creative blend of breath, yoga, core qi gong, meditation and so much more, held every Tuesday from 3pm-4pm in the beautiful outdoor space of the Hayden Cabin. FREE to the community.

Mono County Wellness Program Schedule

Click here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule for May - Mental Health Awareness Month.

Clubhouse Live

Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Summer hang time for middle and high school aged individuals. Snacks, games, adventures and more.

Yoga and Guided Meditation

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-2:45pm
Shady Rest Park
Bring a towel or yoga mat and relax your mind and body.

Sunday Senior Doughnut Drop-In

Sundays 8:00-9:30am
Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings.

Open Space Hang

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Join us for a sober evening of games, music, and community.

LBGTQIA+ Potluck - 2nd Tuesday of each month

Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Gather, meet, support, and eat!

Parents of LBGTQIA+ Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of each month

Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
Parents of LBGTQIA+ children gather for support, community, and learning.

Free Well Being App

Get evidence-based self-help resources for emotional health and overall well-being from your smart phone or computer with a free subscription to MyStrength. Visit www.mystrength.com and use the access code MONO. Subscriptions limited, expires February 2023.

CSA#1 - FREE Community Summer Classes!

The community of Crowley Lake is now offering complimentary summer 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

Dancing through the Decades

Explore different genres of dance, music and props as we go through the decades. Hosted by Allyson Tapley
Date: July 18-22
Price: $75
Register here.

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.

June 29-July 17: Mammoth Shakespeare Festival
July 15-16: Mammoth JazzFest
July 22-24: Mammoth Reggae Festival
July 29-30: Villagefest
July 29-31: Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts and Crafts
July 30: Children's Fishing Festival at Snowcreek Ponds
July 31: MLFD Firefighters Picnic at Shady Rest Park

Parks and Recreation Department

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