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.