Denver City Council approves official renaming of Columbus Park to La Raza Park After more than 50 years in the making, a beloved space in northwest Denver is now officially recognized as La Raza Park Author: Alayna Alvarez (Colorado Politics) Published: 9:43 PM MST December 21, 2020 Updated: 9:43 PM MST December 21, 2020 DENVER — After more than 50 years in the making, a beloved space in northwest Denver is now officially recognized as La Raza Park, a name it’s long been dubbed by those who’ve known it best. The Denver City Council on Monday unanimously approved the renaming of the Sunnyside neighborhood’s Columbus Park, formerly named in 1931 for Christopher Columbus, a historical figure who’s come under global scrutiny in light of the impact of European exploration on indigenous civilizations.