Horizon Dog Park

About this park

Horizon Dog Park sits in a sunken, fully fenced section of Horizon Park in north Scottsdale, reached by a long ADA ramp down from the surrounding neighborhood. It is a single large run rather than split big- and small-dog sides, with picnic tables and a handful of trees scattered for seating. The surface leans dirt rather than grass, so expect dusty paws, but the run is spacious and stays quiet outside peak hours.

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Frequently asked

Is there a separate small-dog area?

No. This is one large run shared by every size, so owners of tiny breeds are better off reading the group through the fence before opening the gate.

Is the surface grass or dirt?

Mostly dirt with patchy grass at best. Reviewers describe it as fine for a run and a bathroom break, less so for a dog that likes to lie down.

Is there drinking water?

Not reliably. The fountain has been reported broken, and the communal bucket standing in for it was found full of slobber, debris and algae. Water is worth carrying in.

How is the park entered?

Horizon Dog Park sits in a basin below street level, reached by a long accessible ramp rather than steps, which is unusual for a fenced dog park.

Is there shade?

Two or three trees near the picnic tables carry all of it. Reviewers describe an open run rather than a canopied one, so a midsummer visit means going early or waiting for the sun to drop.