Danny Lopez Regional Park

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Danny Lopez Regional Park

Location: 4300 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson AZ 85745

Trail length plus more: 1-mile loop, Gain 10’, Elevation 2200’, noise associated with barking dogs and gas-powered motors

Trail surface: Sections paved and rugged natural surfaces, some grassy sections

Parks agency: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation

Contact: (520) 791-4873

Parking fee: None

Trail hours: Regional Park: 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Dog Park: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (closed Wed 9-1)

Transit: None

Date of last visit: 20 April 2025

Disclaimer:

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Description:

Overview

A unique urban water park in Tucson offering boating, birding, fishing, and hiking Formerly named Christopher Columbus Park, renamed in 2025 to honor Danny Lopez, a Tohono O’odham elder dedicated to cultural preservation and education
Located along the Santa Cruz riverbed, with a large entrance sign visible from Silverbell Road
Features two large lakes: Silverbell Lake (13 acres): open for recreational boating and community fishing and Archer Lake: designated for remote-controlled model boats only
Ideal for picnicking, birdwatching, and leisurely strolls and provides close-up views of waterfowl and panoramic mountain vistas
Connects to Tucson’s Chuck Huckleberry Loop, a popular cycling and walking path along the Santa Cruz River