Dog Parks in Scottsdale
5 dog parks in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. 3 are fenced, and 1 have a separate area for small dogs. Tap a park for its hours, rules and the dog-friendly cafés nearby.
5 dog parks4 neighborhoods1 small-dog areasUpdated October 2026
South Scottsdale
Scottsdale · 2 dog parks-
Chaparral Dog Park
5401 N Hayden Rd
About 3 acres of grass inside Chaparral Park, split into areas for active and passive dogs plus a third area that rotates out for turf repair. Benches, play features and water fountains.
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Vista del Camino Dog Park
7800 E Pierce St
Half-acre dog park with shade trees, benches and water fountains. Park off Pierce Street just north of McKellips Road; the dog park is northwest of the lot.
Airpark, Kierland & Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale · 1 dog park-
Horizon Dog Park
15444 N 100th St
Small dog park in a retention basin at the west end of Horizon Park, with a large shade structure, a fountain for dogs and people, and a water feature that keeps the dust down.
Fountain Hills
1 dog park-
Desert Vista Dog Park
11800 Desert Vista
Three fenced acres in Desert Vista Park, with one area for large, active dogs and another for small or passive dogs. The small-dog side is entered only from Tower Drive.
North Scottsdale & DC Ranch
Scottsdale · 1 dog park-
Thompson Peak Dog Park
20199 N 78th Pl
Newest city dog park, about 3.5 acres with three fenced play areas (active, passive and one resting for turf recovery), shade canopies, benches and water fountains.
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Dog parks, area by area
- South Scottsdale (2): Chaparral Dog Park and Vista del Camino Dog Park.
- Airpark, Kierland & Scottsdale Quarter (1): Horizon Dog Park.
- Fountain Hills (1): Desert Vista Dog Park.
- North Scottsdale & DC Ranch (1): Thompson Peak Dog Park.
Scottsdale's rules
Scottsdale's dog parks are unsupervised and used at your own risk. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and under voice control, with no more than four per person, and children under 16 need an adult. Several parks rest one of their grass areas at a time for turf repair. Outside the fenced areas, dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less (City of Scottsdale).
Hiking with a dog
In the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, dogs must stay on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet, and the city advises leaving dogs at home when it is over 90°F.
Frequently asked questions
Where can my dog run off leash in Scottsdale?
In the city's four fenced dog parks: Thompson Peak Dog Park, Chaparral Dog Park, Vista del Camino Dog Park, and Horizon Dog Park. Fountain Hills has Desert Vista Dog Park.