Mammoth Lakes Recreation Guide
Parks and Facilities:
SHADY REST PARK-Shady rest park is located at the end of Sawmill Cutoff Rd, approximately one half mile from Main Street and is open until November 1st. The park offers playground equipment, sheltered picnic area, restrooms, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, a concession stand, and a small skate park. Great place to take the kids to burn off the extra energy.
MAMMOTH CREEK PARK-Mammoth Creek Park is located on Old Mammoth Rd. and is open from spring to fall. The park offers large playground equipment, a play area designed for toddlers and school age children, restrooms, picnic tables, and access to Mammoth Creek. Stop by here at 4th of July or for Art in the Park.
WHITMORE SWIMMING POOL-The Whitmore Pool is located on Benton Crossing Rd (just pass the green church). The outdoor aquatic facility has stunning views of the Glass, White and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. The facility includes a six lane 25-meter pool, a children's wading pool, restrooms, hot showers, a lawn area, a shade structure and vending machines. The pool is open from mid May through September and the facilities are available by reservation for private use. Phone number is 760-935-4222
WHITMORE BALL FIELDS-Teh Whitmore Recreation area is located 10 miles south of Mammoth, just off U.S. Highway 395 on Benton Crossing Road. Facilities include a regulation baseball diamond, two softball fields (one lighted) and restrooms.
COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK-The community center includes a park, 6 tennis courts, new playground equipment, picnic area and inside meeting room. The community center offers fun work out classes, karate, children's play groups and more.
Winter Recreation:
SNOWMOBILING-Miles of snow covered roads and play areas open to snowmobilers in the Mammoth and Mono Lake areas. A variety of terrain, from wide open meadows to forested areas, challenges a beginer and the expert. Snowmobile centers in the Mammoth area provide snowmobile rentals, guided trips, and operating instructions. Call 760-934-2712 or go to www.VisitMammoth.com. A trail grooming report is available here: http://mammothweb.com/scripts/usfs/trailsreport.cfm
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN- One of the most unique mountains with miles of terrain and some of the best snow in America. Ski and snowboard lessons available and great ski events every season. Be sure to check out the night of lights and the pond skim. Visit www.MammothMountain.com for more information.
MAMMOTH LAKES ICE RINK-The Mammoth Lakes Ice Rink is an outdoor facility that offers public skating sessions, hockey clinics, and special events. Visit www.townofmammothlakes.com for more information.
SLEDZ-If you're after a Super Slide, then Sledz just up Minaret Road is the place. Just above The Village this fun park has real grooming equipment to make fun runs. They are open during daylight hours 10AM - 5PM, and offer a groomed run where tubers can bump their way till their sides ache from laughter. The cost is $25.00 per hour, per person. Cash only. They do not take credit cards at all. You can also have private parties here and sometimes if the weather is just right you can come tubing at night!! Call to check for conditions before you go. 760-934-SLED(7533).
Summer Recreation:
MAMMOTH KAYAKS-Rent some kayaks and head out to one of our many lakes. This is a great activity to enjoy the view and get some excercise. For more information, visit www.mammothkayaks.com or call 866-686-9257
MINIATURE GOLF-Visit Frosty's mini golf year round. Fun for all ages. Located between Rafter's and Ocean harvest. Call 760-914-2104 for hours and information.
SIERRA ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL-PCGI Certified guides will take you around to some of the best climbing areas in Mammoth and surrounding areas. Private guiding and instruction for all levels. Visit www.sierrarockclimbingschool.com
GOLF-Play Sierra Star Golf Course and enjoy the mountain views, and an occasional family of deer on this 18 holf golf course. Visit www.mammothmountain.com/golf for more information.
HIKING-There are some really great scenic hikes all over Mammoth. Probably more then I will ever be able to do and great for all levels of fitness. Visit this website for info on where some great trails are: http://jrabold.net/mammoth/mamwild.htm
FISHING-Lots of places to fish in Mammoth at any one of our great lakes as well as Convict Lake, Crowley Lake and June Lake. Visit http://www.mammothweb.com/recreation/fishing.cfm for more information.
HORSEBACK RIDING-A really great place to take a day with the family and ride a horse around the lakes or down to Rainbow Falls.
MOUNTAIN BIKING-When the snow leaves the Mountain, it uncovers some really great mountain biking trails for all levels. The rates are reasonable and you will have fun on any of the courses. Visit http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/SummerActivities/BikePark/
