Runyon Canyon Park, the popular hiking area known for its scenic trails in the Hollywood Hills, will reopen next week after a four-month closure, city officials said Thursday.
The path was temporary closed while crews replaced an aging 6-inch water main that snakes through the canyon for roughly a mile. It will open Aug. 2, according to a spokesman for City Councilman David Ryu, whose district includes the park.
All of the 137-acre park — except for the yoga field — was closed to the public on April 1, when crews began replacing the pipeline. At the time, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials said closing the trails would allow construction crews to work longer hours, making the repair process faster and more efficient.
The closure also ensured the public’s safety, they said.
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