Friends of Runyon Canyon Information

Friends of Runyon Canyon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to manage restoration, management and enhancement of the Runyon Canyon Park Recreation area in Los Angeles, California. In 2015, we formed a public/private partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Rec and Parks. Our primary objectives are to acquire funding and help direct changes and enhancements to make this valuable public resource one of the top public parks in the country. FORC's Goals 1) Maintain a large part of the park as an urban wilderness. 2) Make Runyon Canyon safe for all explorers. 3) Protect the uniqueness of Runyon Canyon as a wilderness juxtaposed with the city past and present. 4) Teach people about the urban wilderness so they will enjoy, respect, and protect the unique quality of Runyon Canyon. 5) Limit the development of primary facilities to the old estate area to be consistent with past development and protect the rest of the canyon. 6) Meet the special needs of the surrounding community and the needs of Los Angeles for much needed green space. 7) Encourage community involvement in Runyon Canyon to insure that the plan meets the residents’ needs and to develop a group who cares for the canyon.