Town of Mammoth Lakes to host 2021 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake

The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Crowley Lake Fish Camp is extremely proud to bring back the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular to Crowley Lake on Sunday, July 4, 2021. The Independence Day fireworks show promises to be a bright and striking display of color in the Eastern Sierra night sky. This year’s custom designed “Sky Concert” will propel over 851 shells into the Eastern Sierra sky for a mesmerizing 17 minutes beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting). The show will simulcast live on KMMT 106.5 – tune in and enjoy! The Town of Mammoth Lakes would like to acknowledge L.D.C. and Mono County Community Services Area 1 for their generous donations and long-standing support of this generational community event at Crowley Lake. Click here to get all the details.

Adopt-A-Hole Sponsorship Program

Online requests for the Shady Rest DiscGolfPark® Adopt-A-Hole Sponsorship Program are now open - only 5 holes remain! The Shady Rest DiscGolfPark® Adopt-A-Hole Program will ensure sustainable funding for on-going maintenance and course enhancements. To further broaden the appeal of the course for all ages and abilities, this summer the Parks and Recreation Department will be installing new recreational short tee pads and tee signs. The program is open to everyone – businesses, organizations, clubs, groups, families, and individuals. The Parks and Recreation Department will accept sponsors for the Adopt A Hole program on a first-come, first-serve basis, consistent with the Department's Sponsorship Policy.

Whitmore Pool Open for Lap Swim

Lap swim is scheduled every morning Monday-Friday and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. A maximum of two (2) swimmers will be allowed per lane at any given time - swimmers sharing a lane are required to enter the pool at opposite ends. Swim times are scheduled for a duration of 30/45 minutes to allow for rotation of swimmers. Lap Swim is offered on a first-come basis. Swimmers are asked to be considerate of all patrons’ access to the pool. Learn more at www.whitmorepool.com.

Parks and Facilities Update

Whitmore Pool, Trails End Park, Volcom Brothers Skatepark, Shady Rest DiscGolfPark, Shady Rest Park, Whitmore Recreation Area, Community Tennis Courts (1-4) and the town multiuse pathways are all open. Multi-use pathways are open throughout town and throughout the Lakes Basin (opens May 28). Learn more about our parks and facilities here.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and it’s going to be a sensational weekend in Mammoth Lakes. Hamel Contracting Inc., the Town’s contractor for the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) continues to make great progress preparing the site for the foundation of the Sprung Performance Arena and utilities. The contractor will not be working on the site from Friday afternoon, through Monday. Work will resume on Tuesday, June 1.

Temporary park closure: For the duration of construction for the new Community Recreation Center (estimated 12 months), 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 Facebook.

Little Sluggers Starts June 2

Little Sluggers, our t-ball program for ages 2 through 5, will now commence on June 2. Little Sluggers will meet every Wednesday evening to get an introduction to the sport of baseball. This program will conclude on June 30 and is currently sold out.

Parks and Recreation Jobs

Join our team this summer! Now taking applications for seasonal senior camp counselors, lifeguards, recreation coordinators, sports officials and parks maintenance workers. Get more info and apply here.

Summer Camps and Programs - Registration Opens June 2

Start planning your summer! Review the our summer products here.

Youth Summer Pre-Registration: June 2, 2021 at 8:00am PST and will be limited to one summer product (includes swim lessons) per child.
Summer Registration: June 7, 2021 at 8:00am PST with our remaining youth products and adult programming.
Be sure to submit a 2021 waiver prior to registering. Waivers can be found here.
Tony Colasardo Scholarships are available, application period extended. Click here to apply.

Memorial Day Weekend Openings

Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 in Yosemite National Park, reopened this morning at 8:00am. Please note that reservations are temporarily required to enter Yosemite National Park (with a few exceptions, including taking YARTS and just driving through). Visit the Park's website for more information on how to obtain a reservation (valid for three consecutive days).
Lake Mary Road with access to the Lakes Basin is scheduled to open on Friday, May 28, conditions permitting. No projected opening date is set for Reds Meadow Road to Devils Postpile National Monument, but the NPS posted it might reopen mid-June.
Mammoth Bike Park opening day is May 28
Sierra Star and Snowcreek Golf Course both open on May 28

Recreate Responsibly this Memorial Day Weekend

This Monday, Memorial Day, as we honor all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, the Inyo National Forest would also like to remind all visitors to plan ahead before visiting. Please recreate responsibly, including packing out your trash, use good social distancing when in crowded areas, and only park in designated areas.

Check on current conditions by visiting our website or visit the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center on Memorial Day weekend from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Be prepared to find alternative areas if your campground or trailhead parking are full. Information on dispersed camping opportunities in the Eastern Sierra is available at www.essrp.org/camping. Please note that campfires and briquette barbeques are not allowed in dispersed camping areas due to current campfire restrictions. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the Inyo National Forest safe and healthy for everyone’s use.

Camp like a Pro!

Learn how you can camp like a pro this summer. The Eastern Sierra Dispersed Camping Collaboration’s (ESDCC) developed a five-point campaign to improve management of dispersed camping. Visit the comprehensive website for tips on campsite selection, campfire skills, an interactive camping map and helpful resources.

“Through our collaborative efforts, we have identified real actions to implement this summer to protect our communities and public lands, while preserving our forests, water, and way of life here in the Eastern Sierra,” stated Supervisor Gardner.

Summer of Trail Days!

Please join the Mammoth Lakes Trail System trail crew and hosts to help with new trail construction, maintenance and stewardship activities by signing up online for a volunteer shift. Open shifts kick-off on National Trails Day, Saturday June 5th and are available Wednesday and weekends all summer long! Go to MammothTrails.org and scroll down to Events to sign up.

WHEN: Wednesdays and Weekends, June - September
WHERE: Mammoth Lakes Trail System
WHO: Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Please dress for trail work: sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirts and gloves. All tools provided.
CONTACT INFO: Visit mammothtrails.org or E-MAIL: traildays@mltpa.org

Sign-up here for a shift or click here for more information.

Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office Enter Fire Restrictions

Effective May 24, the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office are implementing (Stage 1) fire restrictions on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction. This decision is based on very high fire danger, drought conditions coupled with extremely dry vegetation, an increase in human caused wildfires and the availability of firefighters for response. Seasonal fire restrictions for the Eastern Sierra Region are being implemented in close coordination with the Cal Fire San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit and the Mono County Sheriff’s Office. Click here to review the fire restrictions now in effect for your safety.

Residential Recreational Fire Restrictions in Mammoth Lakes

Effective May 24, in conjunction with the fire restrictions put in place by the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management which prohibit campfires outside of developed campgrounds and recreation sites, MLFD is prohibiting residential recreational fires within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. If you obtained a permit for a recreational fire pit on your property, it is suspended until further notice. Please note, however, that propane fire pits that do not burn wood will continue to be allowed.

Fourth of July Parade

The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade is taking place on Sunday, July 4! Businesses have the opportunity to promote their business or organization by sponsoring a barricade banner, putting together a float or taking advantage of the many sponsorship opportunities. The float entry form is now available here. Explore sponsorship opportunities here. For any questions, please reach out to Brianna Goico at bgoico@mammothlakeschamber.org.

Mammoth Lakes Library
Storytime To-Go

Reserve your Storytime ToGo kit from Mammoth Lakes Library by calling (760) 934-4777. Each kit contains 1-2 books, craft supplies and some educational learning activities. Reserve yours today!

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 and to learn about current programs read their most current newsletter here.

MAC After School Programs

The After-School Art Clubs are available for students in the Mammoth Unified & Eastern Sierra school districts. The After-School Art Club is a weekly club with a rotation of learning in visual art, media arts, theatre, and dance. The program is open to children ages 5-17 and will provide students the opportunity to express themselves artistically in a safe and nurturing environment. Through our After-School Art Clubs, students in Mono County are introduced to art they may not receive in school. As often as possible, the arts and craft projects will include cultural components. Get more information and register here.

Mono County Peapods

As of May 1, 2021, groups are held in-person for up to 2 households (the same two) for 4 weeks. Each 4 weeks, 2 new households will be selected from the list in first-come first-serve order. Please contact the playgroup leader to be added to the list. In-person groups will beheld either outdoors or in a building with doors and windows open. Leaders will share COVID protocols with families coming to in-person groups. Leaders will be taking time off over the summer, each group will pause for the stated dates.

If you’d like to join a group, please email Molly at mdesbaillets@monocoe.org.

Mammoth Lakes Library Story Hour

Join Mammoth Lakes library for a virtual story hour Wednesdays 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.

Community Service Solutions

Quarantine Kitchen

Check out Community Service Solutions Quarantine Kitchen Live on Facebook every Friday for some yummy and healthy recipe ideas. Fun for the whole family to follow along plus great ideas for staying healthy on a tight budget. More information is available here.

Fitness Fridays

Kids can join fitness Fridays for a free virtual fitness class. K-2 is held from 12:15-12:45pm and grades 3-5 is held from 1:00-1:30pm. Email Jenna (jmccarthycss@gmail.com) to register and get the zoom link.

Elevate Mammoth

Mammoth Hospital is offering 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.

Parks and Recreation Department

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