Scottsdale's best dog parks, from Cosmo's jump-dock dog beach to Pinnacle's lighted rotating runs.
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.
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4.8George 'Doc' Cavalliere Park
181 reviewsA short desert trail to a sunset peak on Scottsdale's edge
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Chaparral Dog Park
1,596 reviewsActive and passive sides so every dog finds its speed
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Quail Run Park Off Leash Dog Area
437 reviewsA massive hidden off-leash bowl behind the industrial park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Cosmo Dog Park
2,891 reviewsA dog beach and jump dock in the middle of the desert
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Eldorado Park
2,410 reviewsMiles of loop trails and a duck-filled creek to walk alongside
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Pinnacle Dog Park
418 reviewsThree rotating runs with lights and water in every section
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Desert Vista Dog Park
256 reviewsWide-open Fountain Hills acreage with a summer kiddie pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Paradise Valley Park
1,775 reviewsGrassy 2.4-acre run inside a full community park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Steele Indian School Park Dog Park
1,077 reviewsA central-city off-leash yard inside a landmark urban park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Papago Bark Park
483 reviewsHillside grass with red-rock views and a trail next door
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Grover Basin Dog Park
1,208 reviewsGrassy basin with Papago Mountain views and a regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Mitchell Dog Park
550 reviewsTree-shaded grass a quick hop from Sky Harbor
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
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