A project replacing an old, leaky pipe running through the popular hiking spot is almost done, so the park, closed since April, is preparing to open. A few subtle upgrades have been added during the closure, but not a controversial basketball court.
Wildly popular Runyon Canyon is closed for three months for upkeep, but meanwhile the Rec and Parks Department has agreed to let a clothing company and a bottled water company put their logos on new park additions.