Get Your Skate on at the Mammoth Ice Rink – Last day is March 6!

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 ( $7 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!

Save the Date: Summer Recreation Expo March 29!

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.

Mammoth High School to Play in CIF Soccer Championships at Whitmore

This Saturday (Feb. 26), the Whitmore Sports Field is hosting the Division 5 and 6 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship soccer matches. The Mammoth High School girls team will be playing in the Division 5 Championship match at noon versus Fresno Christian, while the boys will play Parlier at 3:00pm in the Division 6 Championship match. Per CIF rules, admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To prepare for the CIF Championship matches, Parks and Recreation is providing additional trash cans and Mammoth Disposal is delivering 3 additional restrooms. As a reminder, Whitmore Park is currently winterized with no water on site, so please bring your own beverages and leave no trace by properly disposing of them in provided trash receptacles. Thank you and GO HUSKIES!

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

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.

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.