Dog park · North Scottsdale & DC Ranch, Scottsdale
Thompson Peak Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 3.5 acres
- Surface: grass
- Open daily, 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Run by the City of Scottsdale
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.
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; dogs in heat and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Pick up after your dog, fill holes, and keep food and alcohol out; children under 16 need an adult. Outside the fenced areas dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less. In the McDowell Sonoran Preserve dogs must always be on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet. (City of Scottsdale)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location20199 N 78th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ
- NeighborhoodNorth Scottsdale & DC Ranch, Scottsdale
- HoursOpen daily, 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thompson Peak Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Thompson Peak Dog Park fenced?
Yes. Our sources describe it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Thompson Peak Dog Park?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Thompson Peak Dog Park?
It is about 3.5 acres.
What are the hours of Thompson Peak Dog Park?
It is open daily, 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Where is Thompson Peak Dog Park?
Thompson Peak Dog Park is at 20199 N 78th Pl, in North Scottsdale & DC Ranch, Scottsdale, Scottsdale. 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.
Sources
- City of Scottsdale, undated, read Oct 2026
- City of Scottsdale, Aug 2026