Spring Egg and Candy Hunt – April 15

Join the Parks and Recreation staff for this FREE, festive and fun community event at Shady Rest Park on Friday, April 15. The Egg and Candy Hunt will begin promptly at 3.15pm, with separate areas for pre-schoolers (4 & under), Grades TK-1, and Grades 2-5. Make sure to bring a bag for all your goodies! The Parks and Rec Bunny will be making a special appearance and our annual “Jelly Bean in the Jar” Guessing Competition will make a much awaited return. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Register for Little Sluggers!

Registration is now OPEN for Little Sluggers – an instructional T-Ball program for children aged 2-5 yrs. Beginning April 27, this is a fun-filled introductory program where children will develop very basic skills during practice sessions and gameplay. Bring warm clothes and a glove if you have one. Parents are required to help during the practices and games. Snacks will be provided after each session along with a team T-shirt. Parents must stay during the duration of the program. Volunteer coaches needed! Program is held at Shady Rest Park every Wednesday from 5:15-6:00pm. Cost per child is $40. Register here! 

Parks and Recreation is Hiring!

Park, Facilities and Trails Update

More trails and parks and facilities are opening or planned to open in April. 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 preparing to resume work on the site to begin constructing the mobility hub and to prepare for the arrival of the Sprung structure on April 25. Look for the weekly #crcupdates to resume in April! 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 Trails Community Meeting

Ormat Construction Underway Near Shady Rest Park

Mammoth Pacific Geothermal began construction of a pipeline facility near the town of Mammoth Lakes on Tuesday, March 15. Construction vehicles including excavators, water trucks, front end loaders, skid steers and other heavy equipment will be present and operating near Shady Rest Park and on a section of the “A Trail”. Please be aware of heavy equipment and remain outside of marked areas. There is a marked detour for trail users. Click here to view the construction and detour map.

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.

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.

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.