Reminder: Runyon Canyon closed until July for pipe repair

Hundreds of hikers at Runyon Canyon took advantage of the nice holiday weather to enjoy the popular spot on the last weekend it will be open until mid-summer.

A one-mile section of water pipe at the canyon’s park is being replaced after Department of Water and Power officials identified 30 spots along the 6- inch pipe that are prone to leaks.

The park and the hiking trails, with their sweeping views of the city and the nearby Hollywood sign, will be closed until July. A yoga field at the park will remain open.

City officials previously released a list of nearby facilities with similar hiking trails and recreational opportunities. They include:

–Franklin Canyon Park, 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills;

–Fryman Canyon Park, 8401 Mulholland Drive in Studio City;

–Hollywood Reservoir, 6399 Weidlake Drive in Hollywood;

–Wilacre Park, 12601 Mulholland Drive in Studio City.

—City News Service