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Welcome to Mariposa County Mariposa Means “Butterfly”

When Mariposa county was entered in 1806 by the Morgana Expedition (a group of Spanish explorers and hunters) they found a place teeming with vibrant cream and yellow butterflies. They named this area Las Mariposas - the butterflies. Mariposa/Yosemite Airport (KMPI) 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 2,252’ above sea level and has a 3,306’ 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 and rental car reservations, call the airport at 209-966-2143 .

Mariposa County Parks & Recreation The Parks & Recreation program provides swimming, adult softball, basketball, tennis, football, soccer, day camps, meeting halls and other recreational opportunities. Call 209-966-2498 for reservations and information. Mariposa Park is a 14-acre site featuring a group picnic area, tennis courts, a horseshoe pit and playground equipment. Catheys Valley Park is a 5-acre site featuring the 2,000 square foot Fred B McCray Hall, a softball field, picnic area and the Catheys Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Woodland Park is a 10.4-acre site with a softball and soccer field, group picnic area and the 625 square foot Woodland Hall. Midpines Park is a 4-acre site featuring the Midpines Community Hall, the Volunteer Fire Department and a patio group shelter. Hornitos Park is a 1.3-acre site with a basketball court, picnic facilities and the 1,600 square foot Golden Stag Hall. Coulterville Park is a 2-acre site featuring a swimming pool, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. El Portal Park is a 2.5-acre site featuring a swimming pool, tennis courts and a grass ball field. Darrah Park is a 1-acre site consisting of a picnic area, playground and a historic schoolhouse converted for Community Center use. Red Cloud Park is a 7-acre site with a picnic area, featuring a 30 foot by 60 foot concrete dance floor, a horseshoe pit and a barbeque area.

Latitude 37-31 / Longitude 120-02 5020B Macready Way, Hangar #72 Mariposa, CA 95338 California Road Conditions 800-427-7623

Chambers of Commerce

Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 5158 Hwy 140 PO Box 425 Mariposa, CA 95338 209-966-2456 Email: mariposachamber@sti.net www.mariposachamber.org

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