Town of Mammoth Lakes

08/01/2025

COMMUNITY eNEWS - August 1, 2025

Town Council Meeting Agenda Items – August 6
- View the agenda items or to watch the meeting online: https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d806ddcd-e451-4729-82ea-1db3542bfa49&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Changed Traffic Conditions for the Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza

- The 29th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza is underway at the Woodsite on Minaret Road.
- Along with the great beer and music of the event comes the closure of Minaret Road from south of Main Street to Meridian Boulevard to vehicles. Limited access for cyclists is available in the area.
- The temporary road closure, managed by event security and monitored by the Town’s Public Works Department and the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, helps to enhance public safety while also providing emergency access throughout the event.
- The Minaret Road closure will remain in place until Sunday, August 3 at 8pm. Please plan accordingly for your commutes around town.
- If you’re planning to attend the event, check out the MAP for free shuttle times throughout the weekend. Consider shuttling, walking or biking and please don’t drink and drive.
- To learn more about this year’s event and to review the road closure and transit map open this link: https://www.facebook.com/townofmammothlakes/posts/pfbid0ET3EVCB2yXmU5qdzbsmM871g6G3wMdmSXDECFjKedkvfrjr7JtTcfdafU9hDVjjfl
- Locals save 25% with the code LOCALSONLY25.

National Night Out – August 5

- The Mammoth Lakes Police Department along with their allied agencies and first responders, would like to invite the community of Mono and Inyo Counties to join them in celebrating National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:00-8:00pm at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) and Mammoth Creek Park located at 686 Old Mammoth Road.
- National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement, and first responders while bringing back a true sense of community.
- The schedule of events includes Vehicle Tours, Games, Food, Free Roller Skating at the Mammoth RecZone, and Eastern Sierra Working Dog Foundation K-9 Demos.
- View the full schedule of events: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=944

McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) Groundbreaking Ceremony – August 6

- The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) at 2:30pm on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 100 College Parkway.
- Beginning at 2:30pm, join representatives and dignitaries from the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, the Mammoth Lakes Foundation (MLF), Kern Community College District, and Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) for speeches and insight into how the MACC will unify and strengthen the arts and culture community by bringing everyone together in one custom-designed 239-seat auditorium.
- Immediately following the groundbreaking ceremony, participants are welcome to tour the Edison Hall phase I renovations. Enhancements completed by the MLF include dedicated dressing and rehearsal rooms, new restrooms, concession spaces, and other interior improvements. These improvements are critical to the success of the new theater and were designed and phased strategically by MLF and the Town to cohesively work together as one integrated facility.
- Drinks and refreshments will be available in the Edison Hall. Guests are asked to park in the Dave and Roma McCoy Community College parking lot, at the Community Dog Park or use the FREE purple line.
- Learn more about the MACC here: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1245/McCoy-Arts-and-Cultural-Center

Community Events

- August 8-9: The Mammoth Margarita Festival
- August 15-16: Mammoth Wine Weekend
- August 16: PedalPalooza
- August 16: Alpha Win June Lake Triathlon
- August 22-23: Mammoth Rocks
- August 23: 26th Annual Wave Rave Skate Contest
- August 29-31: Mammoth Rock N Rye

08/01/2025

All recreation - all the time!

National Night Out, Friday Night Roller Skate parties and more...
Don't miss out on anything recreation!

https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15651/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_7-31-2025

07/31/2025

As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, brushing up on e-bike etiquette is a good idea every now and then, whether you are riding one yourself or just crossing paths with someone else out for a spin.

Specifically in Mammoth Lakes, the highlights are as follows:

• In order to be classified as an e-bike, the bike must have pedals. Pedal-less electric bikes are not considered e-bikes and are classified as electric motorcycles.
• All classes (1, 2, & 3) of e-bikes are allowed on the paved multi-use pathways (MUPs) in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
• E-bikes are permitted on all streets, roads, off highway vehicle (OHV) routes, and soft surface trails within the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park.
• E-bikes are NOT permitted on soft-surface, non-motorized trails outside of the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park.
• All bicycle riders are required to wear a helmet and follow the same laws as cars when riding on streets and roads.
• Unless modified to be street legal in conjunction with a motorcycle license, pedal-less electric bikes (motorcycles) are only permitted on OHV routes and are NOT permitted on any town roads, sidewalks, or MUPs.
• Electric motorcycles are not permitted on the MUPS.
• The speed limit on the multi-use pathways (MUPs) is 15 mph and reckless operation is prohibited.

For additional information about California’s e-bike laws, check out the flyer. Additionally, to learn more about what Mammoth Lakes Police Department has done and is doing regarding e-bike safety, check out this morning’s Community Coffee recording with Sergeant Jason Heilman.

https://www.visitmammoth.com/community/updates/communitycoffee/

As always, share the road safely and respectfully. There’s room for everyone out there! Photo Visit Mammoth

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

Help us build a housing strategy that reflects your needs!

The second meeting in the Eastern Sierra Housing Needs Workshop series is taking place tomorrow, July 31.

Come learn about regional housing challenges, market trends, and early study findings—and help shape the future of housing in our community.

Topics to be discussed include:
• Housing goals and project purpose
• Demographic and market trends
• Key findings from resident and employer surveys
• Next steps in the Housing Needs Action Plan

Workshops will be held in Mono and Inyo counties.

• Mono County Meeting: From 9 - 10 a.m. at the Mono County Civic Center Mono Lake Room 105, 1290 Tavern Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 or join via Zoom: https://monocounty.zoom.us/j/82229740225

• Inyo County Meeting: From 5 - 6 p.m. at the Inyo County Consolidated Office Building Room 100, 1360 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 or join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85855467110?pwd=bvrrnQ6bJr0gsNnjxfWcQH3I5hHhdd.1

Check out the flyer for more information.

07/29/2025

The 29th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza begins this Thursday, July 31!

Along with the great beer and music of the event comes the closure of Minaret Road from south of Main Street to Meridian Boulevard to vehicles. Limited access for cyclists is available in the area.

The temporary road closure, managed by event security and monitored by the Town’s Public Works Department and the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, helps to enhance public safety while also providing emergency access throughout the event.

The closure begins Thursday, July 31 at 8 am and will remain in place until Sunday, August 3 at 8 pm. Please plan accordingly for your commutes around town.

If you are planning to attend the event, check out the map for free shuttle times throughout the weekend. Consider shuttling, walking or biking and please don’t drink and drive.

To learn more about this year’s big event check out https://mammothbluesbrewsfest.com/. Locals save 25% with the code LOCALSONLY25. Photos 1&2 Visit Mammoth

07/28/2025

Pool is open!

07/27/2025

Pool closed until further notice…

Unfortunately we are experiencing a plumbing issue and the Whitmore Pool will be closed today (7/27) through tomorrow noon (7/28). We will provide an update at that time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

07/25/2025

All recreation - all the time!

FREE Friday Night Roller Disco, FREE Swim Sunday, Beach Volleyball Tournament and more...
Recreation This Week - July 25, 2025
https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15635/RECREATION-THIS-WEEK_7-24-2025

07/25/2025

Trout were delivered to the Snowcreek Ponds this morning in preparation for tomorrow’s Kids Fishing Festival! Four hundred pounds in each pond means there will be lots of smiling faces in the morning. Check it out July 26 from 8 am -1 pm. For more info visit kidsfishfest.com

07/25/2025

COMMUNITY eNEWS - July 25, 2025

DID YOU KNOW that SHARP 3 (Sherwin Area Recreation Plan) is being implemented this Summer?

- SHARP 3 will drastically increase the amount of free multi-use non-motorized single track immediately adjacent to Mammoth Lakes.
- SHARP 3 will consist of 9.8 miles of new trail construction, 3.3 miles of adopted user created trails, and 7.6 miles of restoration and re-naturalization of user created trails.
- While some user created trails have been adopted into SHARP 3, many intersect with sensitive biological or cultural resources and will be restored to their natural state.
- Led by the Town’s Trails Manager, construction will be performed by the Town’s seasonal trail crews and volunteers.
- Interested in helping with this new trail construction? Sign up for one of the monthly Wednesday Worknights! For more information and to sign up, please click here: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1287/Wednesday-Worknights

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!
o July 25: FREE Skate Night at the Mammoth RecZone from 6-8pm
o July 26: Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament at Shady Rest Park
o July 27: FREE Swim Sunday at the Whitmore Pool (12-4pm)
- Please visit our dedicated website for the complete list of fun-filled events and activities this July: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/764/Park-and-Recreation-Month
- Old Wooden Street signs are still for sale. Buy your piece of Mammoth Lakes history HERE before there gone: https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/ #/online/mammothlakes/login

Help us Keep Mammoth Lakes a Dog Friendly Community

- The Eastern Sierra is a dog paradise and there are just a few simple rules in Mammoth Lakes to help keep it that way. Click here for more details and an interactive map: https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/832/Dog-Services
- Scoop the p**p - Clean up after your dog when out recreating. It keeps pathways and waterways clean for others to enjoy.
- Leash Laws - Keep your dog on a leash within the Town of Mammoth Lakes’ Municipal Boundary. We know Fido likes to stretch his legs but around town on sidewalks, roadways, MUPs, is not the place to let him do it.
- Off Leash Area - If you’re looking for a safe and legal place to let your dog off-leash in town, the Mammoth Lakes Community Dog Park is a great option. Open from dawn to dusk (weather permitting), the approximate one-acre off-leash area has all the amenities for you and your pup.
- Dog License - If you live in Mammoth Lakes and have a dog that is six months or older, you must get a license for your dog within 30 days of acquisition or within 30 days of moving to Mammoth Lakes. All licenses can be purchased or renewed by visiting mammothlakes.docupet.com or call MLPD at (760) 965-3700.

Community Coffee – July 31

- The next Community Coffee is on Thursday, July 31 at 8:30am on ZOOM. Sergeant Jason Heilman from the Mammoth Lakes Police Department will speak about e-bikes, dog etiquette, and other relevant summer safety topics.
- Our featured coffee shop this month is Stellar Brew. We continue to use the Mobilozophy platform to provide a mobile coupon only attendees may redeem for free coffee and tea drinks.
- To join the Community Coffee conversation, simply log on with the Zoom link below on July 31 at 8:30am. This event will be held webinar-style and a recording will be made available. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85087147614

Community Events

- July 25-26: Mammoth Villagefest
- July 25-27: Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts and Crafts Festival
- July 26: Annual Kids Fishing Festival
- July 31-August 3: Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza (locals save 25%-use code LOCALSONLY25)