Mammoth Lakes Recreation This Week – September 1

Mammoth Lakes Recreation News this Week…

• Lap Swim at the Whitmore Pool has been extended to Sept. 8.
• The summer Town Parcels Fuels Reduction Program is underway in the Mammoth Creek area.
• The Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project begins September 18
• Enjoy this weekend’s events including the Mammoth Shakespeare Festival’s production of Hamlet at The Woodsite, Mammoth Rock N Rye in The Village, and the Mammoth Motocross.

Youth Fall Programming Update 

• Programs for youth this fall have the following availability:
  1. Skate Squad: SPOTS AVAILABLE – We’ll collect students (grades 3-5) immediately after school and go ride at Volcom Brothers Skate Park.
  2. Xtreme Tennis Kids: SPOTS AVAILABLE – Join Coach Matt and Kerri to improve your tennis game at the community center tennis courts.  For ages 6-18. All skill levels welcome.
  3. Bike Squad: FULL
  4. Gymnastic Sessions:  FULL
  5. Scholarships are available for all programs!  Fill out an application here:  Tony Colasardo Scholarship

• Program information is available online with registration on DaySmart Recreation.

Summer Adult Program Update 

• Lap Swim at the Whitmore Pool has been extended to Friday, September 8 with an additional hour in the morning beginning on Monday, August 28.
• The revised schedule is as follows: Monday-Friday: 6:30-9:30am, Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 5:30-7:30pm.

Tennis Court Rehabilitation and Pickleball Complex Projects Underway!

• On March 1, 2023, Town Council approved a $275,000 Agreement with AllSport America, Inc. for the installation of a Sport Court modular overlay surface on Community Tennis Courts 5/6 and the installation of 6 regulation Pickleball courts on the old ice rink site, adjacent to the Mammoth Lakes Library.
• In addition to the new SportGame™ Pickleball surface for the tennis courts, new net posts will also be installed on courts 5/6, one fixed height tempered-glass basketball system will be installed on court 1 and at Shady Rest Park (replaces existing backboard/hoop), with an additional Pickleball court striped on court 2.
• Courts 1-4 will remain open during construction, pending access through courts 5/6.
• Work is scheduled to be completed at the Tennis Courts after the Labor Day Weekend and mid-September for the Pickleball courts.

Recreation this Week is Moving!

• Recreation This Week will be migrating to a new format. If you want to continue to receive community recreation news, activities and events directly to your inbox, you must create a Profile on DaySmart, our new online Reservation Platform.
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Park and Recreation Facilities Update 

• Parks and Facilities currently open include: Whitmore Pool (lap swim and public swim/lessons), Whitmore Recreation Area (all ball fields and the Synthetic Sports Field & Track), Shady Rest Park (playground, restrooms, ball fields, soccer fields and DiscGolfPark®), Volcom Brothers Skatepark & Little Brothers Skatepark, Trails End Park, Mammoth Creek East restrooms, Community Center Tennis Courts 1-4, Pickleball Court (Court 1), restrooms and playground.
• Click here to view the updated status of Town parks, trails, and facilities.

Work for Parks and Rec! 

• Parks and Recreation is currently recruiting for awesome people to join our team:

• Parks & Recreation and Public Works Temporary Positions

• To be considered for an open recruitment, all applicants must submit an online application.

Community Recreation

• Mammoth Shakespeare Festival presents the TRAGEDY of all TRAGEDIES…Hamlet through September 3 at The Woodsite, Thursday – Sunday at 7pm, with a 6pm pre-show introduction. Seats are first come first serve. Drinks and merchandise for sale. Suggested $20 donation at the venue but nobody is turned away for lack of funds.
• Register for the Crowley Lake Fun Run on September 24. All proceeds benefit the local community with active classes, special workshops, and neighborhood improvements.
• Eastern Sierra Interpretative Association offers year-round interpretive walks, hikes, and talks. This summer’s offerings include Mono Lakes Bird Walks, Panum Crater Tours, Wildflower Walks and Summer Evening Naturalist Talks. For more information, please click here.
• Mammoth Youth Hockey registration is OPEN for the 2023-24 season. For more information, or to register, please click here.

Mono County Behavioral Health – 2023 Fall Wellness Calendar

Mammoth Lakes: September-December 2023

Latin Heritage Month Celebration

• Friday, September 15, 2023
• Mammoth Middle School MPR
• 5:30 – 7:00pm
• Food, crafts, resources, and music

Sunday Senior Doughnut Drop-In

• Every Sunday
• 8:00 – 10:00am
• Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings.
  1. First Sunday: Looney Bean
  2. Second Sunday: Stellar Brew
  3. Third Sunday: Black Velvet Coffee
  4. Fourth Sunday: Mammoth Coffee Roasters

Yoga and Guided Meditation

• Every Tuesday & Thursday
• 1:30 – 2:45pm
• Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4
• Yin yoga, a passive practice, focuses on opening the hip joints and spine for increased range and more effective movement.

Circulo De Mujeres

• Every Tuesday
• 5:00 – 6:30pm
• Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4
• Circulo de Mujeres es un grupo gratuito en español en el cuál mist aprendizaje, mistad, sanación, superacion personal y alegría.

Open Space Hang

• Every Wednesday
• 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4,
• Join us for a sober evening of games, music, and community.

Clubhouse Live

• Every Friday
• 3:30 – 5:00pm
• Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
• Free drop-in afterschool program for middle and high school aged students to hang out, eat some snacks, work on homework, and play games.

LBGTQIA+ Community Potluck – Fall

• Every 3rd Sunday
• 5:00 – 7:00pm
• Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4,
• Community potluck, discussion, and support

Summer Town Parcels Fuels Reduction Program is Underway! 

• Through Friday, September 29, sections of the multi-use path (MUP) will be closed between the Waterford Bridge and Juniper Springs Lodge for fuels reduction. Please review the project maps for scheduled closures and detours. In the interest of public safety, please stay out of the project area for your safety and the safety of the crews.
• The planned fuels reduction work managed by the Whitebark Institute is a program of the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP), also known as the “Mammoth Donut Project.”
• Treatment work includes the removal of live, dead, and infested trees that will help us maintain this beautiful place for years to come. While things may look different the next time you visit this area, this is important work for the health, safety and resilience of our forest.  Throughout the rest of the fall, fuel reduction efforts will also take place on two other parcels in Mammoth Lakes so stay tuned for more information.
• You can find more information on the project by visiting https://www.eswildfirealliance.org/

Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project Begins September 18 

• The Reds Meadow Road construction project is scheduled to commence on Monday, September 18, 2023.
• A Full Closure (emergency and administrative traffic only) will be in place Monday through Friday between 7:00am – 5:30pm. Other times, regular visitor vehicles are allowed.
• The road will open to the public on Saturday and Sunday ONLY.

DAY USERS:

1. The road will be closed by official closure order during the day due to the contractor blasting rock. Do not attempt to hike or bike the road or the Starkweather Trail. The blasting will impact the trail and it will not be safe to take.
2. The ESTA shuttle service ends on Sunday, September 10.

OVERNIGHT USERS:

1. Devils Postpile National Monument campground will remain closed during construction.
2. Forest Service-managed campgrounds and the Reds Meadow Resort will remain open during construction.
3. Personal vehicles are permitted for those who are camping, however vehicles will only be allowed to enter/exit before 7:00am and after 5:30pm.
4. Please plan backpacking trips in accordance with the reconstruction schedule and be prepared for delays (i.e., extra food and supplies). Consider alternative trails and resupplies.

Mammoth Mountain Summer Activities

1. Discovery Chair (11), Panorama Lower, and Panorama Upper are open for mountain biking from 9AM-5PM. The last ride up to McCoy for mountain bikers is at 5PM and the last ride from McCoy to the Summit is at 4:30PM. Last day for the Bike Park is September 17.
2. Main Lodge Trail from McCoy Station, Mammoth Mountain Hiking Trail and the Lakes Basin Overlook are now open for hiking.
3. The Adventure Center will close for the season on Sunday 9/4. Come do a final lap on the Ropes Course before it closes for the season!
4. Scenic rides are available from 9AM-5PM daily with the last ride from the bottom at 4:30PM for a ride around only. Last ticket is sold at 4:25PM.
5. Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross kicks into gear 8/25 through 9/3. Come watch some of the best riders compete to bring home the Mammoth Bear trophy.

Upcoming Special Events

• August 17-Sept. 3: Mammoth Shakespeare Festival presents Hamlet
• August 25-Sept. 3: Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross
• Sept. 1-3: Mammoth Rock N Rye
• Sept. 9: Mammoth Gran Fondo
• Sept. 14-17: Mammoth Yoga Festival
• Sept. 16: Mammoth Tuff
• Sept. 16: Sierra Nevada Concert
• Sept. 21-24: Mammoth Trail Fest
• Sept. 24: Crowley Lake Trail Run
• October 5-9: Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

News Staff