Last updated: April 10, 2024
Place
Christopher Columbus Park
Quick Facts
Location:
4300 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson AZ 85745
Significance:
Anza Expedition Historic Campsite #18
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Amenities
11 listed
Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Boat Rental, Grill, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Playground, Recreational Field, Restroom, Water - Drinking/Potable
Present-day Christopher Columbus Park is the site of the Anza Expedition's Historic Turquisin Camp (Campsite #18). Two Anza interpretive exhibits line the west side of the lake. The park is open for recreation and includes a dog park, RC model airfields, a Little League baseball field, and a lake for boating and fishing.