Santa Fe's best dog parks, from the off-leash arroyos of Frank S. Ortiz to downtown's fenced enclosures.
Twelve parks across the high desert capital: a short list of dedicated fenced dog parks paired with the sprawling off-leash arroyo at Frank S. Ortiz.
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4.7Frank S Ortiz Dog Park
776 reviews138 off-leash acres of arroyos, trails, and mountain views
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Patrick Smith Park
328 reviewsCreekside grass field at the foot of Canyon Road
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.6Santa Fe Animal Shelter Dog Park
259 reviewsSeparate runs plus private timed spaces for shy or reactive dogs
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.6Salvador Perez Park
118 reviewsCommunity park with a fenced dog run and a vintage locomotive backdrop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Ragle Park
706 reviewsBig grassy expanse with walking paths and mountain views
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5Santa Fe Village Dog Park
391 reviewsFenced double yard with a cold-water station on-site
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4Frenchy's Field/Santa Fe River Trail
515 reviewsPaved loop along the river with a trail connection to town
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.3Romero Park
84 reviewsTwo fenced runs, dirt trails, and river-path access on one lot
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.3Fort Marcy Dog Park
54 reviewsSplit small and large enclosures with a built-in agility course
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.2Ashbaugh Park
212 reviewsQuiet neighborhood field with a disc golf loop
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.1River Trail Trailhead & Dog Park
31 reviewsTwin fenced runs that open onto the Santa Fe River Trail
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
3.5Salvador Perez Dog Park
13 reviewsA quiet south-side fenced run with a shaded picnic table
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
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Denver
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Scottsdale
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Fourteen parks across Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro: shade-heavy grass yards, a jump-dock dog beach at Cosmo, and Pinnacle's lighted three-run rotation for summer night visits.