Native Issues
Cultural Preservation
Feb 24, 2025

Tucson Park Renamed to Honor Indigenous Leader

Tucson's Christopher Columbus Park has been renamed Danny Lopez Park in honor of the late Indigenous leader. Lopez, a respected elder of the Tohono O’odham Nation, was a teacher and cultural advocate. The renaming effort, led by Azul Navarrete-Valera, highlights Lopez's contributions to cultural preservation and community leadership. The Tucson City Council unanimously approved the change, which includes park improvements funded by Proposition 407.

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