TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A public comment period has opened to the community for the proposal to rename a local park after late Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva.

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation has announced that the 45-day public comment period opened on Friday. The community is welcomed to provide feedback or voice support on renaming Mission Manor Park, 6100 S. 12th Ave., to "Raúl M. Grijalva Park."

Residents are encourages to share their thoughts on the proposal in a public comment portal online .

Comments can also be submitted by mail to:

Tucson Parks and Recreation

Attn: Public Comment – “Raúl M. Grijalva Park”

900 S. Randolph Way

Tucson, AZ 85716

The 45-day public comment period will end on Dec. 1.

The community can read the proposal for renaming the park to "Raúl M.

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