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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Arizona
Arizona has 182 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 42 cities and towns — Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and 38 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Fountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,318 reviews
Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.
Lake Havasu State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,096 reviews
Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.
Sahuaro Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,388 reviews
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,324 reviews
Park with a lake & a 54,000-sq.-ft. complex with an indoor wave pool & a 15-court tennis center.
Surprise Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,570 reviews
Popular park with a fishing pond, gazebos & BBQ grills, plus a playground & paved walking path.
Desert Breeze Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,526 reviews
This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground.
Chaparral Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews
This 100-acre public park has a swimming pool & fishing lake, plus sports courts & a playground.
Red Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,147 reviews
Green space housing facilities for sports from baseball to volleyball, plus picnicking sites.
London Bridge Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews
Park featuring waterfront picnic/BBQ areas, athletic fields, walking trails & swimming.
North Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,761 reviews
Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.
West Wetlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,692 reviews
Sprawling riverfront park featuring playgrounds, multi-use trails, grassy areas for sports & a pond.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,553 reviews
Over 10,000 acres of desert with hiking/biking trails & a visitor's center with wildlife exhibits.
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,489 reviews
Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.
Veterans Oasis Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,458 reviews
Outdoor recreation area with trails & a playground, plus a visitor center with educational programs.
Eldorado Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,427 reviews
Outdoor sanctuary offering fishing lakes, a pool & fields for sports such as softball & soccer.
Buffalo Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,307 reviews
215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views.
Copper Sky Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,319 reviews
Park with a baseball field, soccer fields, and facilities for skateboarding, tennis, and disc golf.
Glendale Heroes Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,331 reviews
A city park with playgrounds, water play area, skate & BMX facility, picnicking, basketball & more.
Pima Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews
There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.
Discovery District Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,031 reviews
This 48-acre park features soccer fields, basketball courts, jogging trails, a playground & a lake.
Sentinel Peak Park ("A" Mountain)
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,956 reviews
Landmark known as "A" Mountain featuring a man-made A-shaped formation, offering scenic city views.
Mormon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews
Rugged, uphill hiking spot with desert scenery & picturesque views of the city.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,754 reviews
Big, mountainous park featuring wetlands & undisturbed desert areas plus trails & picnic sites.
Sundance Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,595 reviews
Park featuring a shaded playground, picnic shelters & a dog park, plus athletic fields.
Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews
Riverside beach park featuring fishing docks, picnic shelters, restrooms & a playground.
Woodland Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews
Sporting & play areas with hiking, biking & horse trails, fishing, boating & picnic facilities.
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,459 reviews
A big green space featuring ball fields and courts for various sports as well as several playgrounds.
Show Low City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,426 reviews
Popular park featuring playgrounds, basketball courts and disc golf courses.
Rillito River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,356 reviews
This riverside park with exercise stations & equestrian access features soft & hard trails.
Fain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews
Community park with a lake for fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas & a refurbished stamp mill.
Cattail Cove State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,145 reviews
2,000-acre park featuring more than 60 campsites, plus a beach, a boat ramp, fishing areas & more.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews
Birding & wildlife viewing are popular activities at this natural area with self-guided tours.
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,038 reviews
Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain.
Paloma Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
Watery park with a playground, open fields and a splash pad.
Lions Dog Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Lakeside dog park with a fountain, swimming pools, and shade, plus a picnic area.
Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita
4.7 ★★★★★ 907 reviews
Lake surrounded by trees and grassy areas popular for walking, biking and picnics, plus fishing.
Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 885 reviews
Park with sports courts & fields, playgrounds, a splash pad, a walking path & dog areas.
Mountain Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 850 reviews
Recreational space with a skate ramp and a soccer field as well as baseball courts. Playground features swings and slides, plus there's a splash pad.
Lewis Kingman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 864 reviews
Outdoor activity area with separate fenced areas for small & large dogs, picnic tables & restrooms.
Deem Hills Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Sprawling park featuring athletic areas, kids' play equipment & hiking trails with mountain views.
Silly Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 744 reviews
Desert hiking spot, featuring well-maintained trails, botanical walks and panoramic vistas.
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Moderate hiking area (kid-friendly, too) offering a range of paths that vary in altitude and difficulty.
Canada del Oro Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Family-friendly spot for playing baseball as well as soccer and basketball at outdoor courts.
Desert Meadows Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Community-managed garden and park featuring desert plants, wildflowers and walking paths.
Thunderbird Conservation Park Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 622 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with scenic trails and ample parking.
Surprise Farms Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 639 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, a skate park, softball, basketball, a dog park, restrooms & more.
Tompkins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 645 reviews
Kids enjoy the playgrounds and slides at this outdoor green space with a dog park and a walking trail.
Paseo Vista Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Sprawling park boasting a playground, archery lanes and disc golf course.
Walleck Ranch Neighborhood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Grassy park with a modern playground, basketball court & 2 picnic shelters with BBQ grills.
Flatiron Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 608 reviews
Relaxed grassy community park with a splash pad and walking paths, plus picnic tables and restrooms.
Red Mountain District Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
City park offering lighted baseball & soccer fields, plus picnic areas, over 1,146 desert acres.
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Vast expanse of endangered riparian (streamside) forest with cottonwood & willow trees & wildlife.
Asante Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Picnicking, basketball, and baseball fields, plus a playground and walking trails, feature at this city park.
Tangerine Sky Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Ample park for families featuring a zip line and climbing equipment.
Gladden Farms Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 478 reviews
Clean park featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus baseball fields and a softball field.
Villago Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, plus picnic areas.
Telegraph Pass Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 430 reviews
Hiking area with various trails, from kid-friendly options to challenging inclines.
Mogollon Rim Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Family-friendly hiking trail featuring scenic views of the Mogollon Rim.
Goldmine Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Rugged hiking and mountain-biking area featuring multiple trails and a scenic overlook.
Finger Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Entry point for a popular hiking route through Finger Rock Canyon, with city & mountain views.
Horton Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Popular hiking path (also easy) with waterfalls, trees, creeks and pools of water.
Iris Dewhirst Pima Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Popular trail, with rocky terrain and desert views, that goes through a canyon.
Papago Park in Tempe
4.4 ★★★★☆ 382 reviews
Public park with a restroom, playground, and picnic tables, as well as hiking trails.
Pima Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews
Park with baseball diamonds & a multi-purpose field, plus a horseshoe pit, pavilion & playground.
Don Sullivan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Family-friendly park known for its duck feedings, with lawns, a playground, a basketball court, a dog park and barbecues.
Avalon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground and benches, plus a fenced-in dog park area.
Golden Eagle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Park with sports facilities such as baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.
North Santa Cruz Park - Town of Sahuarita
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring basketball courts, soccer fields and playgrounds.
Crossroads District Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Recreational area with a playground, basketball and volleyball courts, baseball fields, and dog park.
Peart Park
4 ★★★★☆ 315 reviews
Relaxing tree-filled park offering a playground, picnics and a pond, as well as benches.
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Hiking trails, some steep and busy, with views and information boards.
Granite Gardens Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
Trails amid craggy rocks, popular for hiking and climbing.
El Rio Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Bird-watching preserve featuring a lake, along with paved and dirt trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic tables.
North Mountain - Trail 44
4.8 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Rocky uphill area featuring a paved path up to a radio tower at the top.
Valley View Overlook Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
A 0.8-mi round-trip route through saguaro desert leading to views of Avra Valley & Picacho Peak.
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Desert trails with varying difficulties featuring rocky and smooth options, plus views, hiking and biking routes.
Show Low Creek Meadow Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Green, paved and dirt trails amid a meadow. Also a golf course and picnic area.
Sara Park Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Hiking area with marked trails, picnic tables, and restrooms, plus mountain biking routes.
Peoria Sunrise Mountain Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Park & hiking spot featuring picturesque desert scenery & views of the surrounding valley.
Thunderbird Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Desert park with picnic tables, trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking, and scenic views.
Viewpoint Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Public park with a playground, basketball courts, picnic areas, and soccer field.
Fletcher Heights Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Small community park with a shaded playground, tennis courts & open green space.
Desert Arroyo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
58-acre landscape of protected desert with a looped trail system & an outdoor desert classroom.
Pantano River Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 230 reviews
Relaxed park featuring paved paths for biking and jogging, picnic benches and a playground.
THUDE PARK
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Green space offering soccer & baseball fields, walking paths & frequent model-plane flying.
Desert Discovery Nature Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
0.4-mile paved loop trail with interpretive signs of the area's flora & fauna, plus shady benches.
Bicentennial Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 247 reviews
Baseball field, basketball court, gazebos, swings and a playground in a clean, shaded park.
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking & horseback riding in a wooded area with elevation gain.
Coronado Peak National Recreation Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Hiking area with an overlook providing views into Mexico and southeastern Arizona.
James S. Acker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Charming 80-acre park featuring a 1-mi. hiking loop trail, picnic areas & an open-air theater.
Apache Wash Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Public area offering a variety of hiking trails with scenic views for all skill levels, plus mountain biking.
Sarasota Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trails winding through hills and desert terrain for kids and adults.
Brooks Crossing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Neighborhood recreational space with a playground and a basketball court, plus swings.
Skunk Creek Linear Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 197 reviews
3.5-mi. linear hiking/biking trail along a natural creek bed, with interpretive info boards.
Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal Park - Town of Sahuarita
4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Clean outdoor space for picnics and leashed pets featuring 2 dog areas and a playground.
Zanjero Park
4 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews
Arid, 20-acre park featuring walking & equestrian trails & a burrowing owl habitat.
Memory Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Simple grass park featuring a playground, a library and shade trees.
Southside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Park featuring 6 baseball fields, a soccer & football field, play structures & concessions.
Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area - Coyote Pass Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Vast recreation area featuring mountain-biking trails and desert scenery.
San Lucas Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Park offering baseball and volleyball, a playground, and a track, plus a dog-friendly area.
Palo Verde Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Park with an archaeological ruin & interpretive signs, plus shaded playgrounds & a basketball court.
Rezzonico Family Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
Dog-friendly park centered around a section of the Verde River, also featuring walking paths.
Cole Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Park providing a playground, picnic facilities, and a lake, plus access to the Flyover Bridge.
Old Crosscut Canal
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Canal-side trail for walking, running and cycling plus a scenic urban greenbelt.
Urban Forest Lakes Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews
Picnicking, fishing, and walking are among the activities at this park with a public restroom.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Popular park offering hiking trails (several moderate) with mountain views, as well as parking, restrooms, water and bike trails.
Quartz Ridge Trailhead (#8A) Phoenix Mountain Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Peak with scenic trails popular for hiking.
Hidden Meadows Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Community recreation area offering picnic tables, BBQ grills & a children's playground.
Butler Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 157 reviews
Neighborhood park offering a playground for children plus baseball and softball fields.
Pecos Ranch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Playground featuring a wood-chip base, swings and slides as well as shaded areas.
Trail Head Preserve - McDowell Mountains
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails of varying difficulty through desert terrain.
Scottsdale Bike Path
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Park with a bike path and picnic tables, plus restrooms.
New River Trailhead at Fletcher Heights
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Peaceful hiking area with a paved trail and a covered picnic table.
West Pinal County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Public park offering sites for camping and picnicking, as well as BBQ grills and horseshoes.
Copper Canyon Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Scenic trails for walking and mountain biking with picnic tables, waterfalls and creek crossings.
Tortolita Preserve Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Desert preserve featuring a 9.5-mile loop for mountain biking and hiking with scenic views.
Thondum Wihom Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Hikers and bikers traverse this canyon trail, which is known for its views.
Reach 11 Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Equestrians, hikers & dog-walkers frequent this simple desert park with a trail.
Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Hiking trail starting near a resort and leading to scenic views.
Hohokam Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Dog-friendly basketball, playground-equipped park with picnic tables, tennis courts and volleyball. Swings and slides also feature.
Gila Springs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Calm area for walking dogs, picnics and barbecues, as well as for little kids.
Williamson Valley Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Public trails for hikers, horses and cyclists, featuring granite formations.
Sunrise Peak
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Popular peak hike with panoramic vistas of the city and skyline from the summit.
Roy Schoonover Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Clean trailhead alongside the Tucson Loop trail, offering benches and water fountains.
Wildlife Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Baseball field, a playground and clean grassy areas, plus a sand volleyball court.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and mountain biking opportunities.
Robles Pass Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Desert trails used for hiking and mountain biking, with rocky terrain and Sonoran Desert vegetation.
Sandy Seep Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Natural area with forested hiking trails that are suitable for families and dogs.
Evelyn Hallman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Waterside green space featuring walking paths along a canal and/or pond.
The Loop
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
More than 120 mi. of paved pathways that wind past parks, schools, and shopping areas.
Soldier's Creek Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Park with a children's playground, picnic tables, and a walking path.
Country Place Tivoli HOA Nature Walk Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Park that's suitable for children and offers a place for dogs.
Veit Springs Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Popular area with kid-friendly hiking trails, bouldering, and petroglyphs.
Griffith Spring Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed loop trail through the forest, plus picnic tables and a pond.
Schultz Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Hills for biking and hiking with vistas and various terrain.
Salida Gulch Trail #95
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Easy loop trail for people and pets, featuring creeks and petroglyphs.
Big Springs Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Scenic, kid-friendly destination featuring hiking trails as well as areas for walking and bird-watching.
Thunderbird Conservation Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Public trails spanning easy to difficult terrain for hiking and enjoying the scenery.
Scotland Yard Trailhead to New River
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Laid-back area with basketball and tennis courts, a playground and picnic tables.
Show Low City Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Dog-friendly, fenced-in recreation area featuring dirt and wood chip surfaces alongside a fenced-off zone for timid dogs.
Dove Mountain West Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Clean family-friendly park featuring a playground, basketball and pickleball courts.
Camp Beale Loop
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Moderate-to-strenuous trail for hiking, rockhounding and viewing scenery and views.
Dreamland Villa Desert Nature Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Neighborhood trail through desert landscapes with wildlife.
Los Caballos Trailhead #638
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Scenic trail for hikers and mountain bikers, as well as equestrian riders.
Moreno Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus facilities for basketball.
Sara Mountain Park Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Spot with miles of trails for hiking and climbing, as well as varied difficulty levels.
Mesquite Canyon Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Hiking area offering varying difficulty levels, scenic views, and a waterfall.
Fraesfield Trailhead - Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Velda Rose Desert Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Scenic 2-mile trail showcasing a variety of cacti.
Canoa Hills Trails Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews
Ex-golf course using cart paths as trails.
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