Inyo County Seeks Input on Mendenhall Park Plans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2026

County Seeks Input on Mendenhall Park Plans 

Residents are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Big Pine Community Association, where  Inyo County officials will gather feedback on proposed improvements to Mendenhall Park.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 in the Big Pine Town Hall. Supervisor Jen  Roeser, Deputy County Administrator Meaghan McCamman Ostrander, and Parks Manager Daniel  Briceno will be in attendance to request community feedback on a grant application submission to  California State Parks’ Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program.

The program is making a total of $188.5 million available statewide, with grants ranging from  $200,000 to $8.5 million per park.

“Community input is needed to enhance the grant application and your ideas are requested,” said  Supervisor Roeser. “Recent improvements at Mendenhall Park can only be the tip of the iceberg with  a successful grant application submission.”

County staff recently completed approximately $250,000 in improvements to the park, including new  playground equipment. Additional plans for Mendenhall include a new gazebo, improved ADA  access, a walking path, and shade cover.

Residents are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting, which comes with the  opportunity to enjoy the Big Pine Community Association’s annual pumpkin pie contest.