Town of Mammoth Lakes

06/19/2024

Trashy Thursday!

🚯 Ready for Trashy Thursdays? Meet us at the Sherwins Meadow Trailhead tomorrow, June 20 from 5-6pm! Let's make our community cleaner together! See you there!



U.S. Forest Service - Inyo National Forest

06/19/2024

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – June 19, 2024 @4:00pm

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Sierra Jobs First Program Update.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS
• Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project (“Evolving Main”) Update.
• Parcel Affordable Housing Project Construction Update.
• Update on Town Hall Construction and Financing.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-1 (Juniper Ridge).
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-4, Zone 1 (The Bluffs) – Maintenance District No.1.
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the special maintenance district Old Mammoth Road Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-1.
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the special maintenance district North Village Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-2, Zone 1.
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-1 (Mammoth View).
• Approval of Appropriations Limit, Investment Policy, and Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
• Town of Mammoth Lakes FY2024/25 Master Fee Schedule.

POLICY MATTERS
• Introduction of draft Official Ballot Language – 2% Transient Occupancy Tax Increase.
• Discuss the Lease to Locals Program.

MEETING AGENDA: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=54eb0e61-8564-4487-a1c9-e30c27e0f882&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

WATCH LIVE: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/?Year=2024

06/17/2024

FREE FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION

In preparation for the construction of the Town’s new office building on Sierra Park Road next to the Mono County Administrative offices, several large Jeffrey Pines were felled and bucked into firewood rounds. These rounds have been stacked into two piles which are shown on the map.

If you use firewood for winter heating and would like to collect any of these bucked-up rounds, they are available free to the public on a first come - first served basis. Please DO NOT cut any of the remaining timber onsite.

Please review the map for details on accessing these piles.

Driving a truck over the curb behind the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and under the powerlines is permitted to gain access to the Northeast woodpile. The other woodpile is adjacent to the paved parking area for the Mono County Administrative offices.

Please contact Andrew Mulford from the Mammoth Lakes Trail System at (760) 709-6948 if you have any questions regarding the firewood rounds.

06/15/2024

All recreation - all the time! Free swim day at the Mammoth Whitmore Pool tomorrow from 12-4pm!

Whitmore Pool opens this Saturday for for full operations with FREE admission from 12p-4pm! Summer Camps are still available and adult leagues are starting next week. Yoga festival is on the horizon, with Motocross and Feel Good Festival to follow! Stay tuned for more in Recreation This Week! 🤿

https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14203/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_6-14-2024

06/14/2024

Old Mammoth Road into the Lakes Basin is now open!

Old Mammoth Road into the Mammoth Lakes Basin is now open!

06/14/2024

COMMUNITY eNEWS - June 14, 2024

Town Council Meeting Items – June 19

- Town Council will receive a presentation on the Sierra Jobs First Program, including an update on the Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project (“Evolving Main”), the Parcel Affordable Housing Project, and the new Town Hall Construction and Financing Project.
- The Town Council will conduct a Public Hearing for multiple Resolutions ordering the levy and collection of assessments for several Assessment Districts. Council will consider the approval of the Appropriations Limit, Investment Policy, and Annual Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, and consider the approval of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Fiscal Year 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule.
- Town Council will consider draft Ballot Language for a proposed 2% Transient Occupancy Tax Increase and discuss the Lease to Locals Program.
- View the meeting agenda online: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=54eb0e61-8564-4487-a1c9-e30c27e0f882&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Mono County Launches Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Summer Voucher Program

- This summer, Mono County is rolling out a new program that allows residents to reserve free tickets on the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) into and through Yosemite National Park and surrounding communities.
- To receive free rides, individuals must fill out an application and show proof of residency and will receive a voucher number that must be entered when making a reservation online. Applications may take up to five days to process. This free voucher program will begin on July 1, 2024, and continue for the summer season.
- This program can be utilized for residents of all ages, and adults traveling with children (17 and under) only requires one voucher per adult.
- YARTS offers multiple routes throughout Mono County. For more information on specific routes visit the website: https://monocounty.ca.gov/ltc/page/yosemite-area-regional-transportation-system-summer-voucher-program

Camp Like a Pro in California’s Eastern Sierra

- As Summer approaches, Mono County, the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP), and Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) remind visitors and locals to Camp Like a Pro in the Eastern Sierra!
- Launched in 2021, the Camp Like a Pro campaign was established to provide information related to the education, stewardship, enforcement, mapping, and infrastructure around camping in Inyo and Mono Counties.
- The award-winning Camp Like a Pro campaign includes a website with an interactive map (https://www.essrp.org/camping), as well as the Eastern Sierra Camping mobile app, available for both iPhone and Android users, which campers can utilize in the wild. This app allows users to download the map from the Camp Like a Pro website that shows where dispersed camping is allowed in areas you are visiting - and where it is not. Once downloaded, the map can be used with or without internet connection so you can wander wisely.
- To download the free “Eastern Sierra Camping” mapping app, go to Google Play or the Apple App Store on your smartphone. For all information regarding how to Camp Like a Pro this summer, click here: https://www.essrp.org/camping

Summer Recreation Update

- The Whitmore Pool opens for full operation tomorrow, Saturday, June 15. Join us for FREE admission between 12:00 – 4:00pm (6/15 only). Visit the website for the summer schedule and admission fees: https://ca-mammothlakes2.civicplus.com/493/Whitmore-Pool
- Purchase the 2024 Summer Play Membership and get unlimited access to the WHITMORE POOL and MAMMOTH RECZONE during scheduled Lap Swim, Public Swim, Open Play and Pick-up/Drop-In sessions. Membership excludes instructional programs and league play. Expires September 30, 2024: https://ca-mammothlakes2.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=897
- The Mammoth Lakes Basin, Reds Meadow Valley, and Tioga Pass are all OPEN. That means summer has officially begun in the Eastern Sierra! To help with planning, check out the Summer Updates page for all the most up-to-date information about accessing Reds Meadow Valley and Yosemite National Park: https://www.visitmammoth.com/blogs/summer-opening-updates-reds-meadow-valley-and-yosemite-national-park/
- The Mammoth Bike Park and Sierra Star/Snowcreek Golf courses are both open daily, with the Adventure Center at Main Lodge, Tamarack Bike & Paddle and Mountain Coaster at Woolly’s Adventure Summit opening today (6/14). For Mammoth Summer Adventure information visit the website: https://www.mammothmountain.com/discover-mammoth/guide-to-mammoth/summer

06/14/2024

Beat the heat at the Whitmore Pool tomorrow and swim for FREE between 12-4pm.

FREE ADMISSION TOMORROW, 6/15 at public swim. See you there!

06/11/2024

Pickleball at the Mammoth RecZone tonight from 6pm!

Join us for Drop-In Pickleball tonight at the Mammoth RecZone! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, all skill levels are welcome.

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $6 per person

06/10/2024

TOWN-WIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT BEGINS TODAY!

The Town’s Slurry Seal Project begins today (6/10). The Contractor will be applying a slurry seal, a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, and fine aggregate that revitalizes and extends the life of asphalt pavement, to several Town roads over the next two weeks. After application, the seal requires 5 hours to cure and dry.

Residents and visitors should expect delays and detours on the roads receiving a seal that are listed below:

Monday, 6/10:
- Forest Trail from K**b Hill Lane to Main Street
- Old Mammoth Road (Westbound) from Club Drive to Minaret Road
- Azimuth Drive from Chateau Road to Meridian Blvd.
- Chateau Road from Old Mammoth Road to the east end

Tuesday, 6/11:
- Forest Trail from Minaret Road to K**b Hill Lane
- Old Mammoth Road (Eastbound) from Club Drive to Minaret Road
- Chateau Road from Minaret Road to Old Mammoth Road

Wednesday, 6/12:
- Forest Trail from Canyon Blvd. to Minaret Road
- Minaret Road (northbound) from Meridian Blvd. to Old Mammoth Road
- Azimuth Drive from Meridian Blvd. to Sierra Nevada Road

These dates and roads sections are subject to change. Please refer to this website for updates: https://arcg.is/0mDWXb

06/10/2024

Yosemite National Park has reopened the eastern gate on State Route 120 W (Tioga Pass) near Lee Vining.

Yosemite National Park has reopened the eastern gate on State Route 120 W (Tioga Pass) near Lee Vining.

06/08/2024

Tioga road opens Monday to Yosemite National Park!

06/08/2024

All recreation - all the time!

Join us TOMORROW at Mammoth Creek Park and the Mammoth RecZone for the KIDAPALOOZA FAMILY FESTIVAL from 10am-3pm. And in other great news... we've opened up some inventory in our Summer Camps so don't miss out (again) and REGISTER NOW!
https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14179/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_6-7-2024

06/06/2024

COMMUNITY eNews - June 6, 2024

Town Council Meeting Action Items – June 5

- Town Council considered a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to expend general funds to enter into a 1-year lease agreement with Flock Safety for eight Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras for the Mammoth Lakes Police Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000, but took no action.
- Town Council provided comments to staff regarding the Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District Reds Meadow Valley Recreation Renovation Project: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1175157
- The Town Council provided consensus comments to staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 tentative budget (Manager Recommended) that will assist staff in preparing the final Fiscal Year 2024/25 Town budget for public hearing and adoption on June 19, 2024.
- View the meeting agenda online: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cbddef80-5fbb-4c84-9e2e-9f82ceea14a0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=44&Tab=attachments

Town Responds to Unpermitted Tree Removal Over Memorial Day Weekend

- Over the Memorial Day Weekend, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department was dispatched to Laurel Mountain Road to respond to a tree that had fallen onto a power line. The incident resulted in widespread power outages that lasted over 24 hours. The loss of power significantly impacted residents, businesses, and visitors over the busy holiday weekend.
- The Town of Mammoth Lakes continues to investigate the incident and expects to pursue criminal charges and civil penalties as appropriate based on the outcome of the investigation. The Town can confirm that the activity was not approved nor permitted by the Town’s Community & Economic Development Department.
- Section 17.37.140 of the Town’s Municipal Code regulates tree removal. Healthy trees with a “Diameter at Breast Height” (DBH) greater than 12 inches are not permitted to be removed without specified and validated reasons and inspection by the Town and on occasion, an additional review and inspection by a qualified arborist.
- A Tree Removal Permit application can be obtained from the Town Offices for a fee of $10. All tree removal work requires a permit to be issued by the Town of Mammoth Lakes prior to the removal of any trees, and the hiring of licensed and professional tree removal contractors is highly recommended.

Reds Meadow Road Opens Friday!

- Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile National Monument, and partner agencies managing the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project are on target to open Reds Meadow Road this Friday, June 7 at 7:00am. Review the USFS press release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1178671
- A Forest Order is in place closing the road Monday through Thursday, while keeping it open Friday through Sunday. During holiday weekends, there are extended public access hours. Vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian access is prohibited whenever the road is closed.
- The mandatory Reds Meadow Shuttle Bus will operate on Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and from 7:00am to 7:00pm on weekends. On June 7 & June 14, the shuttle will operate from 7:00am to 7:00pm for public access. Review the shuttle schedule online: https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/reds-meadow-shuttle/
- Devils Postpile National Monument will also open to the public on June 7 and will provide regularly scheduled public programs on weekends while Reds Meadow Road is open to the public. The campground in Devils Postpile National Monument has been closed to the public since 2016 and will remain closed this year.

Lakes Basin Update

- The Lakes Basin is open for vehicle, bike and pedestrian access. Catch the FREE Lakes Basin Trolley from The Village, operating 7 days a week between 9am-6pm to the Twin Lakes Parking Lot. Review the schedule and stops on the ESTA website: https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/lakes-basin-trolley/
- Please be advised that tree work will be occurring along the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) between the junction of Old Mammoth Road to the Mammoth Pack Station. Temporary Road Closures will occur as needed. Please walk and bike on the shoulder only and stay on the West side of the road.
- Review the Map for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02fbX7nNFxjWYaohpLfmoS2kGRxcrdkSrJ1rcYzFWVDzi6ivzajhXbvNECQDXUNVFYl&id=100068372835440

Kidapalooza this Saturday at Mammoth Creek Park!

- The Kidapalooza Family Festival is the ultimate family-friendly event in Mono County, bringing together families, childcare providers, and community organizations to celebrate all things family and fun.
- Join Mono County Office of Education for a day of entertainment, activities, and vendor booths showcasing local makers and organizations this Saturday, June 8 from 10am-3pm at Mammoth Creek Park.
- View the event website: https://www.first5mono.org/2024/05/kidapalooza-family-festival-june-8th-2024/

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – June 5, 2024 @4:00pm

WORKSHOP
- Joint workshop with the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board - Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2024/25

PUBLIC PRESENTATION
- Town of Mammoth Lakes Civic Center Financing Update

POLICY MATTERS
- Consider resolution to approve a one-year lease agreement with Flock Safety for eight Automatic License Plate Recognition Cameras for the Mammoth Lakes Police Department
- Scoping for Reds Meadow Valley Recreation Renovation Project – Public Comment
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024/25, Tentative Town Budget (Manager Recommended)

MEETING AGENDA: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cbddef80-5fbb-4c84-9e2e-9f82ceea14a0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

WATCH LIVE: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/?Year=2024

06/04/2024

TOWN RESPONDS TO UNPERMITTED TREE REMOVAL OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Over the Memorial Day Weekend, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department was dispatched to Laurel Mountain Road on Sunday, May 26 to respond to a tree that had fallen onto a power line. The incident resulted in widespread power outages that lasted over 24 hours. The loss of power significantly impacted residents, businesses, and visitors over the busy holiday weekend.

The Town of Mammoth Lakes continues to investigate the incident and expects to pursue criminal charges and civil penalties as appropriate based on the outcome of the investigation. The Town can confirm that the activity was not approved nor permitted by the Town of Mammoth Lakes Community & Economic Development Department.

Section 17.37.140 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code regulates tree removal. Healthy trees with a “Diameter at Breast Height” (DBH) greater than 12 inches are not permitted to be removed without specified and validated reasons and inspection by the Town and on occasion, an additional review and inspection by a qualified arborist. The Town’s regulations are designed to protect and to regulate the removal of certain trees, based on the important environmental, aesthetic and health benefits that trees provide to the Mammoth Lakes community.

These benefits include, but are not limited to, enhancement of the character and beauty of the community as a "Village in the Trees," protection of property values, provision of wildlife habitat, reduction of soil erosion, noise buffering, wind protection, and visual screening for development. The Town encourages residents and contractors to contact the Town with any questions regarding tree removal. A Tree Removal Permit application can be obtained from the Town Office (437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite 230) for a fee of $10. All tree removal work requires a permit to be issued by the Town of Mammoth Lakes prior to the removal of any trees, and the hiring of licensed and professional tree removal contractors is highly recommended.

The Town would like to thank the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, Mammoth Lakes Fire Department, Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Town’s Public Works Department for their rapid response to this incident.

Please direct all questions regarding this incident to the Community & Economic Development Department: [email protected]

06/04/2024

Thank you Mammoth Lakes Trail System! Please be advised that tree work will be occurring along the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) in the Lakes Basin between the junction of Old Mammoth Road to the Mammoth Pack Station.

The Mammoth Lakes Basin is now open to vehicle traffic. Please be advised that tree work will be occurring along the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) between the junction of Old Mammoth Road to the Mammoth Pack Station. Temporary Road Closures will occur as needed. Please walk and bike on the shoulder only and stay on the West side of the road. Check out the Map for more information.

06/02/2024

Lakes Basin Trolley update…

06/01/2024

Lakes Basin is now OPEN!

06/01/2024

All recreation - all the time!

Start filling in your calendars, 'cause Summer IS HERE! Adult Summer Leagues begin at the NEW Mammoth RecZone from June 9 - Arena Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball! And events are happening all over the Eastern Sierra! Check out everything recreation in today's Recreation This Week!

https://ca-mammothlakes2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/14168/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_5-31-2024

05/31/2024

COMMUNITY eNEWS - May 31, 2024

Town Council Meeting Agenda Items – June 5

- View the meeting agenda online: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/?Year=2024

Summer of Stewardship Events this Weekend!

- Friday, May 31: The official Kickoff Party for the Mammoth Lakes Trail System Summer of Stewardship. Join us at the Mammoth Brewing Company for the Leave No Trace Trivia Night and release of Lake Daze Hazy IPA - the 2024 specialty brew supporting the Mammoth Lakes Trail System and sustainable outdoor recreation. Be there at 6:30pm to Toast to Trails with a FREE sample of Lake Daze Hazy IPA then get ready to test your knowledge with Trivia and win some prizes!
- Saturday, June 1: Join us for a morning of stewardship. Each year, people all across the country unite on the first Saturday of June in celebration of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. It’s the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. Join the nationwide movement to give back to trails and build a world where everyone has access and feels welcome to enjoy the great outdoors. Take the National Trails Day® pledge to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them. Meet us at the Mammoth Lakes Library at 9:00am, where you'll be greeted with a delicious bagel breakfast courtesy of Old New York Deli. Leave No Trace Ambassadors will be on hand to share their wisdom, and then it's off to the trails to work some magic!
- We hope to see you at our first events but click on the link for other opportunities throughout the summer: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1214/Volunteer

Wildfire Resilience Week - Empowering Communities to Take Preventative Action

- The 2nd annual ‘Wildfire Resilience Week’ returns to the Eastern Sierra from May 30 through June 8!
- In partnership with Mono/Inyo counties, Whitebark Institute is hosting a week-long series of events across the Eastern Sierra to help cultivate wildfire resilient communities using effective wildfire risk-reduction strategies.
- The events during Wildfire Resilience Week offer a diverse range of opportunities for engagement and education, both in person and online. From informative discussions to hands-on demonstrations, there is something for everyone interested in learning the most effective and pragmatic ways to safeguard local communities against the threat of wildfires.
- View the schedule of events: https://monocounty.ca.gov/cao/page/wildfire-resilience-week-empowering-communities-take-preventative-action

Mammoth RecZone Adult Leagues Start June 9

- Coed Adult Leagues start at the NEW Mammoth RecZone on Sunday, June 9.
- Register ONLINE - Individual players can register with FREE AGENT teams: https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/ #/online/mammothlakes/login
o SUNDAYS – Arena Soccer
o MONDAYS – 40+ Arena Soccer
o WEDNESDAYS – Volleyball
o THURSDAYS – Basketball

Reds Meadow, Lakes Basin and Mammoth Mountain Summer Activities

- Reds Meadow Shuttle: will operate this summer from Friday to Sunday ONLY. Beginning Friday, June 7 and Friday, June 14, shuttle hours will be 7:00am - 7:00pm. All other Fridays will operate between 9:00am - 7:00pm and from 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturday and Sunday throughout summer.
- Reds Meadow Road Construction Project: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd1127643
- The Lakes Basin is OPEN for non-vehicle (pedestrian and bike) access ONLY. Catch the FREE Lakes Basin Trolley from The Village, operating 7 days a week between 9am-6pm to the Twin Lakes Parking Lot. Review the schedule and stops on the ESTA website. The Intra-basin Trolley will pick up passengers behind the locked gate and various points of interest within the Lakes Basin every 30 minutes between 9am-6pm: https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/lakes-basin-trolley/
- Mammoth Bike Park: Open daily starting Friday, May 31. Very limited terrain available (4 trails total). Bike Park Shuttle will operate daily between 9am-5:30pm.
- Panoramic Gondola: Closed for Maintenance until Friday, June 14
- Adventure Center at Main Lodge: Open Friday-Sunday and then daily starting June 14
- Mountain Coaster at Woolly’s Adventure Summit: Open Friday-Sunday - daily starting June 14
- Tamarack Bike & Paddle: Open Friday-Sunday and then daily starting June 14
- Sierra Star and Snowcreek Golf Course: Open Daily

05/31/2024

Lakes Basin MUPs are opening!

05/30/2024

Hoops tonight at the Mammoth RecZone!

Join us tonight for Drop in Basketball! $6 per person from 6:00-9:00pm!

05/30/2024

Reds Meadow shuttle service update…

The Reds Meadow Shuttle will operate this summer Friday-Saturday-Sunday beginning Friday June 7, 2024. Shuttle hours will be:
Friday, June 7th,2024 and Friday June 14, 2024, 7:00am to 7:00pm.
All other Fridays will operate 9:00am to 7:00pm.
Saturdays and Sundays 7:00am to 7:00pm
Holiday Schedule:

Independence Day Weekend:
OPEN Wednesday July 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM – Sunday July 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Labor Day Weekend:
OPEN Friday August 30,2024 at 9:00 AM – Monday September 2,2024 at 7:00 PM
Starting Monday, June 3, 2024, call 1.800.Mammoth (800.626.6684) to make reservations.

05/27/2024

UPDATE, 7:20 PM: Power in the vicinity will, most likely, remain out overnight. SCE has re-energized some lines not affected. A contractor will need to remove the tree before repairs to powerlines can commence. Laurel Mountain Rd. will also remain closed to pedestrians and vehicles until the repairs are completed.

PREVIOUS, 5:20 PM: A fallen tree has taken down powerlines on Laurel Mountain Road. There is a hard closure between S. Frontage/Main St. and Tavern Roads. No pedestrians or vehicles can gain access to this section of Laurel Mountain Rd. until repairs are made.

05/25/2024

05/24/2024

All recreation - all the time this Memorial Day Weekend!

Ready for summer? We've got you covered. Our parks and playgrounds are open, SEMBA races are starting, Trail Days beings June 1, and summer leagues are on the horizon. Check out Recreation This Week for opening dates, local events, and opportunities to get involved in our community.

https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14164/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_5-24-2024

05/23/2024

COMMUNITY eNEWS - MAY 24, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend in Mammoth Lakes!

- The Lakes Basin opens for non-vehicle (pedestrian and bike) access ONLY this Friday, May 24, 2024.
- Parking will be extremely limited so catch the FREE Lakes Basin Trolley from The Village, operating 7 days a week between 9am-6pm to the Twin Lakes Parking Lot. Review the schedule and stops on the ESTA website: https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/lakes-basin-trolley/
- The Intra-basin Trolley will pick up passengers behind the locked gate and various points of interest within the Lakes Basin every 30 minutes (on the hour/half hour), between 9am-6pm.
- Well-behaved pets that are muzzled and leashed, or in a carrier are welcome aboard the Trolley.
- Due to the expansive snow cover, there will be limited recreational opportunities in the Lakes Basin.
- Please walk/ride with caution on the road as the multi-use path (MUP) is not accessible at this time and there will be some vehicle traffic on the roads. Recreate safely around streams, lakes, and waterways as many of the lakes are still covered in ice.
- View the status of Inyo National Forest campgrounds: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/inyo/recreation
- OPEN Town Parks and Facilities include the NEW Mammoth RecZone, Whitmore Pool (lap swim only – opens June 15 for public swim), Whitmore Recreation Area (Ball Fields 1-3 and the Synthetic Sports Field & Track), Volcom Brothers Skatepark & Little Brothers Skatepark, Mammoth Creek Park Inclusive Playground/Restrooms, Community Center Tennis Courts, the new Pickleball Complex and Trails End Park.
- View the updated status of Town parks, trails and facilities: https://ca-mammothlakes2.civicplus.com/228/Parks-and-Facilities-Update
- Friday, May 24 is opening day for the Mammoth Bike Park, Sierra Star Golf Course, and the Adventure Center at Mammoth Mountain: https://www.mammothmountain.com/things-to-do/events/summer-activities-opening-day
- Mammoth Mountain closes for the 2023/24 season on Monday, May 27: https://www.mammothmountain.com/things-to-do/events/closing-day

Mammoth Creek Park Playground Reopens and Play ON! all summer at the Mammoth RecZone

- After a 3-year closure due to the construction of the CRC, the Mammoth Creek Park inclusive playground reopened to the public on May 17. The Town appreciates the community’s patience and understanding, and we are thrilled to welcome families back to the park!
- The Mammoth RecZone operating within the new Community Recreation Center offers Basketball, Volleyball, Futsal, Pickleball, Badminton, Arena Soccer, and more during Open Play sessions. Sports equipment rental is included in admission.
- Purchase the NEW Summer Play Membership and swim and play all summer at the Whitmore Pool AND Mammoth RecZone!
- Visit the website for details: https://ca-mammothlakes2.civicplus.com/1228/Mammoth-RecZone

Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF) Underway!

- MLFF is a five-day festival that screens independent features and shorts in the spectacular setting of Mammoth Lakes - California’s premier mountain resort, high in the Eastern Sierra, held over Memorial Day Weekend.
- The 10th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival is scheduled through May 26, 2024.
- Visit the website for schedules and to purchase tickets: https://www.mammothlakesfilmfestival.com/

Prescribed Fire Update for Week of May 20 through Memorial Day Weekend

- Inyo National Forest (INF) fire personnel along with supporting resources from neighboring forests will continue prescribed fire operations for the next several weeks on the Mammoth and White Mountain Ranger Districts.
- For the week of May 20, firefighters will continue burning at the “Hartley Unit” as long as favorable burning conditions persist, or all the Hartley Units are completed. Firefighters will then move on to the “Dry Creek,” “Earthquake,” or “Casa Diablo” units, depending on available resources.
- INF updates will be released as they become available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/inyo/alerts-notices

Mammoth Lakes Selected as a 2024 Leave No Trace Spotlight!

- The Leave No Trace organization has selected Mammoth Lakes as a 2024 Spotlight site! As outdoor areas all over the country are being impacted by record use, this new initiative from Leave No Trace shines a light on communities rising to meet this challenge with multi-day, onsite education, and restoration initiatives.
- From May 30 - June 1, a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be in Mammoth Lakes, collaborating with hosts and partners to work with the community and local land agencies to deliver Leave No Trace education as well as to partner on restoration and stewardship projects. '
- View a list of stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach in Mammoth Lakes: https://lnt.org/event/leave-no-trace-spotlight-mammoth-lakes/