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Welcome to Mariposa County Mariposa Means “Butterfly”

Mariposa County Where the world comes to life. For detailed information concerning roads, resorts, recreation and activities in Mariposa, drop by, call or write to:

In California, things name themselves, or rather, nature names them. When this county was entered in 1806 by the Morgana Expedition (a group of Spanish explorers and hunters) they found a place just teeming with vibrant cream and yellow butterflies. Thus they named this area Las Mariposas - the butterflies. Mariposa Yosemite Airport Mariposa has an airport only 4 miles from town on Highway 49 North. This is the nearest airport to Yosemite Valley. Its location above the fog line makes it accessible YEAR ROUND. There are transient tie downs for guests. Rental cars are available with advanced reservations. The field elevation is 2252’ above sea level and has a 3306’ runway that is 60’ wide. For night landing, there is pilot controlled runway lighting on Unicom 122.7. A 24 hour card lock will provide 100LL aviation fuel. The terminal has manned daytime hours for your convenience. For information call the airport at 209-966-2143 . Latitude 37-31 / Longitude 120-02 Car rentals - Call in advance to reserve 209-966-2143

Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 5158 Hwy 140, PO Box 425 Mariposa, CA 95338 209-966-2456 or 209-966-7081 Lodging and Visitor Information

5/1 – 9/30: Mon-Sun 8:00 am – 7:00 pm 10/1 – 4/30: Mon-Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 209-966-2456 or 209-966-7081 California Road Conditions 800-427-7623 Mariposa County Parks & Recreation The Parks & Recreation program provides

swimming, adult softball, basketball, tennis, football, soccer, day camps, meeting halls and other recreational opportunities. Pool season: Memorial Day – Labor Day. Call 209-966-2498 for reservations and information. Mariposa Park is a 14-acre park featuring a group picnic area, tennis courts, a horseshoe pit and playground apparatus. Catheys Valley Park is a 5-acre park featuring the 2000 square foot Fred B McCay Hall, a softball field, picnic spot and the Catheys Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Woodland Park is a 10.4-acre area with a softball and soccer field, group picnic area and 625 ft Woodland Hall. Midpines Park is a 4-acre area featuring the Midpines Community Hall, the Volunteer Fire Department and a patio group shelter. Hornitos Park is a 1.3 acre play area with basketball court and picnic facilities and the 1600 square foot Golden Stag Hall. Other Parks are the Mariposa Ball Park, Mariposa Creek Park, Darrah Park and Red Cloud Park.

Chambers of Commerce

Mariposa Office 5158 Hwy 140 PO Box 425 Mariposa, CA 95338 209-966-2456 Email: mariposachamber@sti.net www.mariposachamber.org

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