Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: July 3, 2025 – Independence Day Edition

Town Council Meeting Action Items for July 2, 2025

Town Council approved the proclamation declaring July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Town Council received the mid-summer Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force update.
Town Council approved an agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) for Town funding ($200,000) to perform Fire Reduction Services.

Independence Day Celebrations in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes has an action-packed schedule of fun, family friendly events over the July 4 Holiday Weekend. Check out the  Mammoth Lakes 4th of July map  to see where all the holiday fun is happening around Town and visit the  Mammoth Lakes Tourism [https://www.visitmammoth.com/blogs/4thofjuly/] website for a comprehensive list of things to do this Fourth of July.
The Village at Mammoth is kicking off the celebrations TONIGHT, July 3 with a memorable day filled with fun, music, and fireworks. Festivities commence at 4:00pm with fireworks planned at 9:00pm.
On the fourth of July, enjoy many of our traditional events such as Mammoth Lakes Recreation  Arts on the Fourth, the  Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, the  Footloose Freedom Mile, the  Annual Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade and  Pops in the Park at Shady Rest Park, compliments of Chamber Music Unbound.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with  Crowley Lake Fish Camp (CLFC) is proud to present the  Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake. The 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 859 shells into the Eastern Sierra sky for a mesmerizing 17 minutes beginning at 9:15pm (weather permitting). The show will simulcast live on KMMT 106.5. Tune in or stream online and enjoy! Admission to the Independence Day Fireworks Show is once again only $30.00 per vehicle (excludes camping), and $5.00 for walk-ins (children 12 & under are free).
In recognition of Independence Day, the Town office and all Town facilities will be closed.

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in Mammoth Lakes

This July, we invite you to celebrate Park and Recreation Month with planned activities and events to help build community through play!  These include FREE swim Sundays at the Whitmore Pool, FREE Play Friday nights at the Mammoth RecZone, the annual beach volleyball tournament at Shady Rest Park, Men’s and Coed Softball tournament at Shady Rest Park, and more! Please visit our dedicated website [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/764/Park-and-Recreation-Month] for the complete list of fun-filled events and activities this July!

Sherwin Area Recreation Plan – Approved!

The Inyo National Forest officially approved the  Sherwin Area Recreation Plan (SHARP) 3 that sets the stage for a thoughtfully designed network of sustainable trails in Sherwin Meadows, replacing an unplanned web of user-created paths that have caused erosion and impacted sensitive habitats over time. SHARP 3 includes the restoration of degraded trail segments, decommissioning of unsustainable routes, and the construction of new trails that better serve hikers, bikers, and equestrians; all while protecting natural and cultural resources. Trail implementation is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 and will continue through fall 2026.

Reds Meadow Road NOW OPEN!

Access to Reds Meadow Road is now open. From July 6 – August 28, the road will be open from 6:00am Thursdays through Sundays at 11:00pm. (Thursdays will have 1 hour traffic delays from 6:00am-8:00pm.) The Reds Meadow Road is currently being reconstructed in order to greatly improve public access and traffic safety for all who visit the area, reduce likelihood of vehicular accidents and improve emergency response times. Following the holiday weekend, traffic delays should be expected on Thursdays. The mandatory Eastern Sierra Transit  Reds Meadow Shuttle Bus  runs daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm, when the road is open. Any other times when the shuttle bus is not running but the road is open, personal vehicles may enter and exit, provided they meet the restrictions listed on the project webpage

News Staff