MAMMOTH ICE SKATING

The Mammoth Lakes Ice Rink is back this year 2007. It was a beautiful outdoor facility in an Alpine setting. The new rink gets a roof! The old outdoor Mammoth Ice Rink has a new permanent home. Next to the new Mammoth Library, the ice rink will have a long life. When completed, the rink will have an open to the air room, lights for night skating, a permanent Zamboni machine, (thank you Mr. Zamboni who lives in Mammoth!) and will be used for ice in winter and inline skates in the summer.

The rinks new roof sits on pillars but the sides are completely open so the gorgeous view of the Sherwin Mountains is not obstructed. The rink also has removable side panels for those days... no one wants to go outside!.

If you're looking for an ice skating rink,the rink will open for the Christmas 2007 season and plans to operate up to Spring Break. The Parks and Recreation department is also planning and organizing hockey leagues. Hopefully Gretzky will come and coach. .

For session information, call the Parks and Rec department at 760-934-8989 xtn 222.

You can also skate on the many frozen lakes in and around Mammoth and June. During the coldest months, some of the lakes freeze hard enough for winter fun. However, we caution you to check with the Forest Service to find out if any of the lakes are suitable. They have final say on which are safe enough for activities if at all. They can be reached at 760-925-5500.