Mammoth Mountain Opens Saturday!

Mammoth Mountain is opening early for the season at 8:30am this Saturday, November 5 with access to 2-3 lifts and a small Unbound Terrain Park. Snowmaking will continue to run around the clock as conditions allow. All operations will be based out of Main Lodge for opening weekend, and there will be no beginner terrain available. Click here for opening day details.

Mammoth Ice Rink to Reopen for Thanksgiving!

The Town will be re-opening the outdoor ice rink for Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25, 2022 (subject to weather). This will ensure that our community of ice skaters, figure skaters and curlers, and our many winter visitors looking to skate outdoors under lights, along with our expanding local youth/adult hockey programs will be able to enjoy professionally maintained and refrigerated outdoor ice this winter. Please visit the rink website to review the updated winter schedule, rates and session times.

Park, Facilities and Trails Update

Please click here to view the status of our parks, facilities, MUP’s and sidewalks. All outdoor facilities have been winterized and the Shady Rest DiscGolfPark is closed for the season.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

This week, snow arrived in Mammoth Lakes that accelerated the exterior work with crews installing concrete curbs for the paving of the Fire Department access road on the west side of the site. Crews on the inside were pulling the interior membrane panels, working on the locker room foundations, lobby restrooms and utilities. The Sprung end walls are installed, with the window/door framing and glazed windows next on the list to be completed. In the coming weeks, several subcontractors will be on site to build out the interior of the CRC and get us that much closer to opening in 2023. The Town appreciates the community’s understanding and patience as we work towards enhancing our community recreation amenities. 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.

Work for Parks and Recreation!

The Town is hiring a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position, as well as various Parks & Recreation and Public Works winter seasonal positions. All positions are currently posted on our website. To be considered for an open recruitment, all applicants must submit an online application.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

News from the Inyo!

Stay up to date with news, events, and activities on the Inyo National Forest and Mammoth Ranger District.

Please Leash Your Dog!

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department is 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.

The lights are back on at the Edison Theatre!

On July 6, Town Council approved an agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Foundation for the Parks and Recreation Department to operate the Edison Theatre. The Theatre hosted the Youtheatre production of "Annie" in August and the "The Marvelous Wonderettes Dream On!" this past week. Please contact the Park and Recreation Department at (760) 965-3690 to learn more or to reserve the theatre for your private gathering or event.

Zumba Classes

Zumba classes are back at the Mammoth Lakes Community Center every Tuesday (October 11 - December 27) and Friday nights (October 7 - December 30), from 6-7pm. 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+.

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.

Mono County Wellness Program Schedule

Click here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule

LBGTQ+ Spooktacular

Join us at the Sierra Wellness Center on Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 to 8:00pm for a free community potluck in celebration of our LBGTQ+ community and Halloween.

Sunday Senior Doughnut Drop-In

Sundays 8:00-10:00am
Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings:
- November 6: Looney Bean
- November 13: Stellar Brew
- November 20: Black Velvet
- November 27: Mammoth Coffee Roasters

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.

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Mono Arts Council (MAC) Program Schedule

Introduction to Stained Glass, with Susi Bains

Friday, November 11, 5:30-8:30pm
Stained glass windows and art dates back to the 7th century, and we still enjoy it today! Join us for an evening learning the basics of how to cut and solder glass into beautiful stained glass feathers, expertly taught by Susi Bains of Owl Moon Studios. Laughs and shattering glass guaranteed! Register on our website.

Knit a Hat (knitting basics), with Sandra DiDomizio

Wednesday, November 16, 5:30-8:30pm
Expertly guided by Sandra DiDomizio, we will knit a cozy and stylish winter hat out of Merino Wool from Italy – of course! Just in time for Holiday gift-making. Sandra will walk us through knitting basics and you will get to take the materials and instructions home in case you don’t finish. Also, keep the knitting needles for future projects! Register on our website.

Open Studio

Thursday-Monday, 12-6pm
Open Studio is a community program for folks of all ages to have access to a creative space and materials for artistic projects! Participants may bring their own supplies or use materials provided by MAC for a suggested donation of $5.? Please note that this is a drop-in, self-guided program. Visit the MAC website for details.

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.

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.

November 5: Mammoth Mountain Opening Day!
November 7: Fentanyl and Overdose Prevention Education Night, MMS 6pm
November 24: 8th Annual Footloose Sports Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
November 25: The Annual Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25: Mammoth Ice Rink Opening Day - FREE Skate Night (weather dependent)
Click here to view the Mammoth Lakes Events Calendar

Parks and Recreation Department

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