Mammoth Lakes Recreation This Week – June 23, 2023

News StaffJune 23, 2023

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Recreate Safely in Mammoth Lakes!

The historic snowpack bringing record runoff to the Eastern Sierra. Be aware that waterways are running full, cold, and fast so please recreate safely around streams, lakes, and waterways!
Not only are area waterways unsafe for fishing, boating, and swimming, but their surrounding banks are dangerously unstable as the water eats away at them. Hidden subsurface hazards like rocks and tree limbs can be deadly.
Keep a safe distance from fast-moving water this spring and summer. DO NOT attempt to bypass closures to access areas that have been blocked for your safety.
Never leave children and pets unattended around fast-moving water. DO NOT let them play in the currents, not only in the area of creeks and rivers, but also near culverts and storm drains.
Please obey posted closure signs, stay away from unstable banks, and avoid unnecessary risks. Check the conditions and know before you go.
Please prepare your home and business to ward against flood risks and fast-moving water.
USFS has launched an Inciweb page specifically for updates regarding flooding impacts, road damage, and weather alerts: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/…/cainf-inyo-national…
Property owners can collect sandbags from the Town Yard – 299 Commerce Drive.

Lakes Basin Update

Lake Mary Road opened to pedestrian access ONLY at 7 AM on Wednesday, June 21.
Please remember:
1. Public vehicles are still prohibited. Administrative access only.
2. Access for walkers, bikers, hikers, etc. are allowed. Please remain vigilant as you transit the Lakes Basin with maintenance crews and vehicles.
3. The Town of Mammoth Lakes (TOML) plans to sweep the road on Friday, to help clean up debris.
4. Snow is not clear from the Horseshoe gate back to the Lake.
5. There are several vault toilets mostly clear of snow and are accessible, and TOML has added some porta-potties.
6. Dumpsters are also present throughout the Basin for refuse.
The U.S. Forest Service – Inyo National Forest will determine the opening date for the Lakes Basin.
Lakes Basin campgrounds are now closed through July 6. Additional information can be found on the Inyo National Forest and recreation.gov websites.
The Town will provide regular updates via Facebook and Instagram to the public regarding the opening of the Lakes Basin.

2023 Defensible Space & Community Clean-Up Event – June 23/24

The Town in partnership with Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Volunteer Eastern Sierra (VES), has scheduled a Defensible Space and Community Clean-Up event on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24.
Grab a bag…or two on Saturday, June 24 to help clean up our streets, parks, trails, your neighborhood and our public spaces.
Drop by Footloose Sports or Eagle Lodge (with donuts and coffee!) on Saturday, June 24 between 9:00am and 12:00pm to collect complimentary trash bags, a community clean-up map, and recycling information along with helpful trash collection tips.
Town staff or volunteers will NOT be collecting yard waste or household trash from properties.
All trash must be dropped off for FREE during the event at the Town Yard, located at 299 Commerce Drive between 8am and 3:30pm. Follow the signs on Commerce Drive to the Drop-off location. The Drop-off location is not at Mammoth Disposal.
Complimentary trash bags are NOW available from the Town Offices, located in the Minaret Village Mall and Footloose Sports.
Please contact Jena Carter, Code Compliance Officer at (760) 965-3636 for additional information or to volunteer to help clean-up our Town.
Thank you in advance of your time to help make Mammoth Lakes a safe and clean place to live, work and play!

Town to Host 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake

The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Crowley Lake Fish Camp is proud to present the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The Independence Day 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 approximately 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting). The show will simulcast live on KMMT 106.5 – tune in and enjoy!
The Town would like to acknowledge L.D.C. for their generous donation of this generational community event.
Admission to the Fourth of July Fireworks Show is $30.00 per vehicle (excludes camping), and $5.00 for walk-ins (children 12 & under are free). Celebrate Independence Day with live music before the spectacular fireworks show on the lawn from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. compliments of the “Felt Cutouts” with food and drinks available from the Pelican Grill.

Mammoth Mountain Update

Bike Park OPENS June 30!

The Bike Park will open for the season on Friday, June 30.
While there is still a lot of snow on the mountain, there are 4 trails ready for the weekend which include Uptown, Downtown, Shotgun, and Smooth Operator which will be open from the Chair 4 parking lot.
There will be uphill access via the Bike Park Shuttle from The Village. All Bike Park riders must have a ticket in order to ride on the Bike Park Shuttle.
Season passes will go on sale 6/27 and day tickets will go on sale 6/30 at the ticket counters.

Expected Lift Operations from Friday, June 23 – Friday, June 30

Chairs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 23 and Panorama Gondola 1&2 (Wind & weather permitting).
Road Runner is closed for the season and there is no easy way to ski or ride down from the summit.
The last scenic ride up to the top station is a 3:45PM, loading from the bottom station for a ride around only which guests may not get out of the cabin. Last ride down from the top is at 4PM.
Hours of Operation for skiing and riding: 7:30AM-1PM.
There is NO skiing and ridding access back to Canyon or Eagle Lodge.

Hours of Operation for Food & Beverage locations:

Broadway Marketplace: 7AM-1:30PM daily
Chip Shot Café: 7AM-3PM
Daily Grind in Juniper Springs: 7-11AM daily
Lakefront: 5-9PM daily
McCoy Express, Marketplace, Steeps Bar & Eleven53 Café: 10:30AM-2PM
The Mill: 8AM-1:30PM daily
Mountainside Bar & Grill: 7-10AM, 11AM-4PM & 5-9PM daily
Sierra General Store in MMI: 7AM-8PM daily
Tusks Bar: 9AM-1:30PM daily
Yama Ramen & Vulcania: 4-9PM daily
The Yodler: Reopening early July

Summer Activities:

The Sierra Star Golf course is now OPEN for the season! Call (760) 924.GOLF to book your tee time.
The Adventure Center at Main Lodge will open June 30 with the Ropes Course, Rock Wall, Archery, Junior Zip and Woolly’s Mining.
Camp High Sierra will open June 30 for existing and walk-up reservations. For all reservations to Camp High Sierra, please call 800.Mammoth.
Freedom Bash is taking place on 7/2 from 6-10PM. Hop on the Panorama Gondola for a scenic ride up to McCoy Station where a patriotic party awaits or watch from the Adventure Center with a live band, Mountainside Bar & Grill or the sundeck at Tusks bar. Groove with Woolly and enjoy a colorful, booming display of fireworks launched from 11,053′. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling 800.Mammoth.
Additional information: https://www.mammothmountain.com/

The Eastern Sierra Towns to Trails Plan: Public Kickoff Meeting – June 29

The Eastern Sierra Towns to Trails Plan effort has begun!
On Thursday, June 29, from 6:00-7:00PM we will be hosting a Virtual Public Kickoff Meeting to bring you up to speed on the process, introduce the planning team, and let you know how to stay involved in this process. We will be sending out a registration link next week, but for now please SIGN UP HERE to ensure that you receive all of our Towns To Trails messages.

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 & 2, restrooms and playground.
Click here to view the updated status of Town parks, trails, and facilities.

Summer Camps on Sale – OPEN Registration Underway!

Check out the camp flyers on the website for more detailed itineraries and register online or contact the Parks and Recreation Team at (760) 965-3690 for assistance.

SUMMER CAMPS WITH AVAILABILITY:

3rd- 5th – Grade Gymnastics, July 31
3rd – 5th – Camp Mammoth, August 14
6th – 8th – Skateboard Camp, August 9
5-14 year old – Youth Theatre, July 31

Summer Adult Programs – Registration OPEN!

Adult Men’s and Coed Softball Leagues begin Monday, June 26 at Shady Rest Park.
NEW this Summer – Adult Coed Kickball, begins mid-July. Register your team today!
Register for leagues online!
Mammoth Lakes Slow Pitch Softball Tournaments organized by USSSA (July 14-16 & 21-23)

Work for Parks and Rec!

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