Clean Air Grant Funds New Zero Emission Zamboni Machine for Community Recreation Center

Funded from the Clean Air Projects Program, the Town took possession of a new lithium-ion Zamboni 552AC ice resurfacing machine for operation at the new Community Recreation Center. The Zamboni 552AC machine will deliver clean ice and clean air – critical for operating indoors at the new Community Recreation Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2022. The new emission-free ice-resurfacer replaces the existing propane-driven 27-year-old Olympia, well past its useful life. In its drive to net zero, the Town also purchased a new electric Zamboni EZIII Edger, replacing the outdated, gas-driven 1999 unit. The new Zamboni machine will be used at the existing Mammoth Ice Rink for the remainder of the season. Read the Press Release.

Register for the NEW Winter Camp!

Join Parks and Recreation for 5-days of winter fun over the President's week holiday (Feb. 21-15). This camp is for grades 3-5, is offered from 9am-4pm (Mon. - Thur.) and 9am-noon on Friday and is only $150/participant. Activities include ice skating, broom ball, hiking or snowshoeing, snow-shelter building, swimming at Keough's and team games at the Community Center. Click here for additional information and to register - spaces are limited!

Get Your Skate on at the Mammoth Ice Rink!

The Mammoth Ice Rink is open seven days a week, typically from Noon-10:00pm (conditions permitting). Amenities include skate sharpening, skate rentals and snack and beverage services. For the revised February schedule, rates and promotions (lunch skate), please visit www.mammothicerink.com or call (760) 965-3695 during operating hours. Closing day is Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Winter Fitness Challenge is ON!

Parks and Recreation is challenging the community to 100-miles this winter. Everyone is welcome to participate, and entry is FREE. Once registered, you have until the end of March to log 100 miles either skiing, snowboarding, skating, walking, biking, etc. A mix of activities is encouraged. Everyone who finishes 100 miles is entered into a raffle drawing for prizes, but the real prize is living a healthy lifestyle! Sign yourself up, sign your family members up – especially your in-laws – and start racking up those miles! Click here for additional details, to register and to track your progress!

NEW: Apply to be a Recreation Intern for Gymnastics

Do 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 Cheer 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.

Park, Facilities and Trails Update

Where can I walk and play outside? 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. 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.

Recreation Events, Programs and Activities

Funding Available for Local Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced $20,200,000 in grant funding from the American Rescue Plan. We are thrilled to share that Mammoth Lakes Recreation was awarded $150,000 for subgranting to help our local arts and cultural community recover from the pandemic. These funds will support job creation, facilities management, health and safety supplies and promotion of events. Learn more about and apply online.

Mono County Little League

Registration for the 2022 Mono County Little League season is NOW OPEN. The cost is $95 per child, with a sibling discount of $10 for each additional child (2nd child: $10 off, 3rd child: $20 off, 4th child: $30 off, etc.). Registration closes on March 22, 2022. Registration after March 22 will incur a late fee of $10 per child, and is subject to availability. For more information, or to register, please click here.

Leave No Trace!

While enjoying beautiful Shady Rest Park, the groomed Nordic trails, or the sensational views at the Sherwins Trailhead, please park in designated areas 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. 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.

Arts, Culture & Recreation Grants NOW OPEN!

It's that time of year again for Town of Mammoth Lakes Measure U Grants! The application period is NOW OPEN. Applications close on February 28, 2022. Email info@mammothlakesrecreation.org for more information.

Nordic Ski at Shady Rest!

The Winter Trails in Shady Rest are groomed and open for the season! 3 miles of trail groomed for Nordic skiing/skating, walking, winter fat biking and snowshoeing begin at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Visit the MLTS Trail Conditions page for current conditions.

Mono County Wellness Winter Program Schedule

Click here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule.

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 Classes

The community of Crowley Lake offers complimentary 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.

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, 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.

February 19-21: Presidents Weekend Mite Jamboree
February 21-25: NEW Parks and Rec. Winter Camp
March 6: Mammoth Ice Rink Closing Day
March 31: Winter Fitness Challenge Ends

Parks and Recreation Department

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