Surprise Dog Park
Community Park, 15953 N. Bullard Avenue
This dog park in Surprise has both small and large dog sections with shade structures. There are drinking fountains for pets and owners, picnic tables, a holding area. The dog park has landscaped trees and turf. The hours are sun up to 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-266-4500.
Glendale Dog Parks
Northern Horizon Park, 63rd Avenue and Northern Avenue
Northern Horizon offers an opportunity for dogs to play off leash in a special dog park area. This dog park has an area made for small dogs fenced off from the larger dog park. The design of the dog park allows parks staff to keep one large section of the dog park open while allowing the other section to be worked on for maintenance. Water fountains and waste stations. Call 623-930-2820.
Sahuaro Ranch Park, 63rd Avenue and Mountain View Road
Sahuaro Ranch Park has an off-leash dog area just north of the west parking lot and just south of the softball complex. There is a three dog per visit limit, and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The Bark Park does not have separate lighting, and closes when the park closes at 10 p.m. There is a double gate, allowing easy access without letting the dogs that are there already out. It is basically flat and spacious. There are two separate fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. For more information, call 623-930-2820.
Foothills Park, 19021 N. 57th Avenue
This dog park can be found at 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive in an area located northeast of the softball complex. Access is from the Foothills Library parking lot. The rules for the park are the sames as the rules for Sahuaro Ranch Park, above. For more information, call 623-930-2820.
Peoria Dog Parks
Technically, Peoria has "dog-friendly areas" which are actually temporary off-leash facilities until permanent dog parks are built.
Alta Vista Park, 10631 W. Williams Rd. (1/2 mile north of Deer Valley Road at 107th Ave.)
This dog park in Peoria has both small (25 lbs. or less) and larger dog sections. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving a fenced area; gates must be closed at all other times. Each dog handler must be at least 12 years old or accompanied by an adult. Limited is two dogs. All dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, and sporting a visible tag. Puppies must be older than 4 months. No smoking, no dog treats, no food or alcoholic beverages. For more information, call 623-773-7137.
Sunnyslope Park, 9180 N. 71st Avenue (71st Ave. and Olive)
This dog park in Peoria has both small (25 lbs. or less) and larger dog sections. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving a fenced area; gates must be closed at all other times. Each dog handler must be at least 12 years old or accompanied by an adult. Limited is two dogs. All dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, and sporting a visible tag. Puppies must be older than 4 months. No smoking, no dog treats, no food or alcoholic beverages. For more information, call 623-773-7137.
Parkridge Park, 9734 W. Beardsley (Beardsley Rd. at 97th Ave.)
This dog park in Peoria has both small (25 lbs. or less) and larger dog sections. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving a fenced area; gates must be closed at all other times. Each dog handler must be at least 12 years old or accompanied by an adult. Limited is two dogs. All dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and sporting a visible tag. Puppies must be older than 4 months. No smoking, no dog treats, no food or alcoholic beverages. For more information, call 623-773-7137.
Goodyear Dog Parks
Goodyear Dog Park, 15600 W. Roeser, Goodyear
The Goodyear Dog Park offers an area for passive dogs, one for active dogs, drinking fountains for people and dogs, benches, double-gated entrance, and a restroom. South of I-10 on Estrella Parkway, ½ mile south of MC-85, west onto Roeser. Call 623-882-7587.
Avondale Dog Park
Avondale Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road
Phoenix Dog Parks
Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 4
Traveling pets have a place to stretch their legs, get a drink of water and even take a restroom break at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The dog park and pet rest area is located right outside of Sky Harbor's busiest terminal, Terminal 4, west end, baggage claim level. The "Bone Yard" provides a gravel area, shaped like a bone of course, where pet owners can take their companion animals for a restroom break. "Mutt Mitts" are provided for owners to clean up after their pets. The "Bone Yard" also provides two water faucets and buckets for pets that need to re-hydrate. The "Bone Yard" is shaded from the Arizona sun during day (hence no grass) and lighted at night.
Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 3
The "Paw Pad" is a fenced area for dogs to stretch their legs after a long flight. It offers water spigots and bowls, paw shaped decorations, "mutt mitts" for cleaning up and, of course, a red fire hydrant. Both pet parks at Sky Harbor are used also by the "working dogs" of the airport such as the TSA explosive detection canines.
Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd
At the northeast corner of the park you'll find a gated area, divided into two sections, one for small dogs (under 20 lbs.) and one for larger dogs. There is a drinking fountain. This dog park is funded by private donations. Here's a map to Steele Indian School Park. For more info call 602-495-0739.
Washington Park, 6455 N 23rd Avenue
Phoenix has an off-leash dog park at 21st Avenue north of Maryland. It is called the "PETsMART Dog Park at Washington Park." The 2.65-acre park has 6-foot-high perimeter fencing, two double-gated entrances, a water fountain, disabled-accessible sidewalks, two watering stations for dogs, benches, mutt mitt dispensers and garbage cans for dog waste. Large trees located along the perimeter of the park provide shade. There's a small area of the park that is fenced off for smaller dogs. For more information call 602-261-8559.
RJ Dog Park (formerly known as Pecos Park), 17010 S. 48th Street (Ahwatukee)
RJ Dog Park has two separate areas (one for larger dogs, one for smaller dogs) totalling more than 2 acres of space. Water and mutt mitt bags are available. The areas are lit, and there is a double-entry gate system. Call 602-262-6862 for more information.
Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Avenue (north of Dunlap)
This park features 2.5 acres and is divided into separate, double-gated areas for large and small dogs. There are water fountains, benches, trees, mutt mitt stations, and the park is accessible to people with disabilities. Call 602-261-8011 for more information.
Grovers Basin, 20th Street at Cave Creek Road and Grovers
This park features 2.3 acres of grass surface divided evenly into separately fenced areas for large dogs and smaller dogs under 20 pounds. There are mutt mitt dog waste dispensers in each area. There are no dog water fountains at this dog park. Call 602-262-6696 for more information.
Chandler Dog Parks
Snedigar Park, 4500 S. Alma School Road
To get to this dog park enter the Snedigar Sports Complex (formerly the Chandler Regional Sports Complex) from Alma School and Lake, south of Ocotillo Road.There are two separate enclosures here, one for smaller/shyer dogs and one for the rowdier crowd. There are double-gated entrances, water and pooper-scoopers. Three dogs maximum per person, please. Open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m., except when reserved for police dog training. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in dog parks in Chandler. For more information call 480-782-2727.
Shawnee Bark Park, 1400 W. Mesquite Street
This dog park also includes an obstacle course. It is located at between Alma School Road and Dobson. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in dog parks in Chandler. For more information about this dog park call 480-782-2727.
West Chandler Bark Park, 250 S. Kyrene Road
The West Chandler Bark Park is located south of Chandler Blvd. just north of the West Chandler Aquatic Facility. The new park will be open from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm Tuesdays through Sundays, and from 2:30 -10:30 pm on Mondays. On Mondays from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm the park is closed to allow for maintenance. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in dog parks in Chandler. For more information about this dog park call 480-782-2727.
Mesa Dog Park
Quail Run Park, 4155 E. Virginia
Located north of McDowell Road off Greenfield. This 3+ acre area is completely fenced and features park benches, separate areas for timid and active dogs, and water fountains for both people and dogs. A dispenser for doggie poop bags is available at the entrance to the facility. This facility is closed Thursdays until noon for maintenance.
Tempe Dog Parks
Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell
This dog park in Tempe is just south of University Rd. There are lots of benches and a water hose area. "Murphy", pictured above, demonstrates the most popular use of the Bark Park. There is a double-gated entry. No children under 12 are allowed without an adult, and only one dog per person is allowed in the enclosure. Mitchell Park also offers drinking fountains for both dogs and their people, tables, poop bags and trash receptacles, shade trees, and lights. 6 a.m. to midnight (closed Thursdays for maintenance). For more information call 480-350-5200.
Creamery Park, Una Avenue and 8th Street
This dog park is located just west of McClintock. There is parking on the street. This is the smallest of the Bark Parks we visited and we recommend small dogs only. Only one dog per owner is permitted. Creamery Park has drinking fountains for both dogs and their people, tables, benches, poop bags and trash receptacles, shade trees and lights. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call 480-350-5200.
Papago Park, 1000 N. College Avenue (College Avenue and Curry Road)
Papago Park offers drinking fountains for both dogs and their people, tables, benches, poop bags and trash receptacles, shade trees, and lights. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be under voice control and the handler must be within the enclosure at all times. No more than 3 dogs per owner/handler. Considerate dog owners pick up their pet's feces. In Tempe it's the law. Dog handlers must repair damage from digging and must remove/dispose of hair from grooming. Food is not allowed within the dog run. 6 a.m. to midnight (closed Thursdays for maintenance). For more information call 480-350-5200.
Jaycee Park, 817 W. 5th Street (5th St and Hardy Drive)
Jaycee Park offers drinking fountains for both dogs and their people, tables, benches, poop bags and trash receptacles, shade trees and lights. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be under voice control and the handler must be within the enclosure at all times. No more than 3 dogs per owner/handler. Considerate dog owners pick up their pet's feces. In Tempe it's the law. Dog handlers must repair damage from digging and must remove/dispose of hair from grooming. Food is not allowed within the dog run. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call 480-350-5200.
Tempe Sports Complex, 8401 S. Hardy Drive (Hardy Dr and Carver Rd.)
The Tempe Sports Complex dog park offers drinking fountains for both dogs and their people, tables, benches, poop bags and trash receptacles, and lights. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be under voice control and the handler must be within the enclosure at all times. No more than 3 dogs per owner/handler. Considerate dog owners pick up their pet's feces. In Tempe it's the law. Dog handlers must repair damage from digging and must remove/dispose of hair from grooming. Food is not allowed within the dog run. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call 480-350-5200.
Gilbert Dog Parks
Crossroads Dog Park, 2155 E. Knox Road
This dog park is on the west side of Greenfield Road, south of Warner Road. The dog park hours are 6 a.m.- 10 p.m., seven days per week. Call for information 480-503-6200.
Cosmo Dog Park, 2502 E. RayRoad
Cosmo Park is located at the northeast corner of Ray Road and the Santan Loop 202 in Gilbert. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cosmo Park is named for Gilbert's first police dog: Cosmo van Blitsaerd of Holland. The park features a lighted fenced dog park. Timid dogs are directed to use the northern part of the park. There is a lake where dogs may swim and two dog wash stations. Call for information 480-503-6200.
Fountain Hills Dog Park
Desert Vista Neighborhood Park, 11800 North Desert Vista
The park opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Standard dog park rules apply. This is a very large dog park, with a smaller, but still large area for passive/small dogs. There is a shaded area for humans in the dog park, plastic bags, water, seats and benches. For more information call (480) 816-5252.
Scottsdale Dog Parks
Horizon Park, 15440 N. 100th St.
Scottsdale has added water to the facility since it opened, and it is no longer a temporary facility. They have added to it since its opening. The grass is in good condition and there are plenty of trees and some benches for the humans. No one under 16 years old is permitted without an adult. The park opens at sunrise and closes at 10:30 p.m. There is some lighting in the Bark Park area. For more information call 480-312-2650.
Vista del Camino Park, 7700 E. Roosevelt St.
The address of the park may be 7700 E. Roosevelt in Scottsdale, but the Dog Park is off Hayden Road on Pierce, behind the Salt Cellar Restaurant. It's large, flat and grassy. There is only one fenced area. The park is open from sunrise to 9 p.m. For more information call 480-994-2330.
Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road
Only one word comes to mind when describing this bark park - HUGE! Benches for people, water fountains for dogs. The large run is for big/aggressive dogs, and there's a smaller one for small/passive dogs. For more information call 480-312-2353.
Here are some basics. Following these simple rules should make the Dog Park visit a pleasant one for everyone.
- Aggressive dogs are not welcome.
- Dogs in heat are not welcome.
- Your dog should be under voice control.
- Dogs should have current vaccinations.
- Don't bring more dogs than you can handle.
- Always clean up after your dog.
- Fill any holes your dog digs.
- Don't bring young children. These are not playgrounds for humans.
- Keep your pet on a leash until you are into the fenced area.
- Watch your dog while in the fenced area.
- Offer your dog water.
- Abide by any local park rules.
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