DogMapFenced dog park · Silverbell / Flowing Wells · 4600 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park)
The off-leash dog park inside the park formerly called Christopher Columbus Park, renamed Danny Lopez Park in Feb 2025 to honor a Tohono O'odham elder. A lighted 1-acre fenced facility with a Fido fountain, scrambling area and shade ramada, next to Silverbell Lake.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- Size1 acre, lighted (separate large + small)
- Hours6 AM–10 PM (closed Wed 9 AM–1 PM)
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Park lots off N Silverbell Rd.
Good to know
- Desert-heat safety: pea-gravel and dirt surfaces bake in summer and burn paws — go at dawn or dusk, test the ground with your hand, and bring water.
- Dogs CANNOT swim in Silverbell Lake — the City prohibits swimming and wading (it’s a fish-habitat/water-storage lake); the only water is the Fido fountain.
- Closed for maintenance Wednesdays 9 AM–1 PM.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: City of Tucson Parks & Recreation
Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park)?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–10 PM (closed Wed 9 AM–1 PM).
- Is Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park) fenced?
- Yes — Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park) is fully enclosed.
- Is Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park) free?
- Yes — Danny Lopez Dog Park (formerly Christopher Columbus Park) is free to access. Park lots off N Silverbell Rd.