Overview
- A two-stall prefabricated restroom with two drinking fountains was delivered by crane to the Fuller Avenue entrance on Feb. 12, triggering a closure from about 6:30 a.m. to noon and temporary no-parking zones.
- During the installation, hikers were directed to use the Vista and Mulholland entrances to access the trails.
- The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks approved the permanent facility in 2024 to replace portable toilets and cites service standards to keep the heavily used park safe, clean, and accessible.
- City materials describe funding near $1 million from park fees and federal funds, and Councilwoman Nithya Raman’s office characterizes the project as grant-funded infrastructure.
- Reactions remain divided, with some welcoming the upgrade and others questioning the necessity and expense, including a local group claiming a comparable option could cost about half as much.