Walks & trails
Mojave Trail from 32nd Street
A short but rocky 0.4-mile trail reached from the 32nd Street Trailhead through the Quartz Ridge and Mojave Connector route.
Conditions apply
- Short 0.4-mile named trail
- 308-foot climb
- Downtown views
Places for you & your dog in Phoenix
See the areas, conditions and official sources before you go.
Sorted by place name, A–Z.
Walks & trails
Papago Park Trails
A choice of short desert routes near downtown Phoenix, including paved and gravel options, with dogs on a leash six feet or shorter.
Conditions apply
- Several easy trail choices
- Paved and gravel options
- Near downtown Phoenix
Parks
Paradise Valley Dog Park
A designated dog-play stop at Paradise Valley Park. Use the city point to choose a part of Phoenix that fits your route.
Policy not confirmed
- Designated dog park
- 17642 N 40th St
Walks & trails
Piestewa Peak Nature Trail
A 1.4-mile moderate loop from the 304 Trailhead with restrooms and drinking water at the trailhead.
Conditions apply
- 1.4-mile loop
- Restroom and water at trailhead
- Rocky Sonoran terrain
Parks
Pinnacle Dog Park
A designated dog-play stop at Pinnacle Park. Use the city point to choose a part of Phoenix that fits your route.
Policy not confirmed
- Designated dog park
- 20900 N Black Mountain Blvd
Walks & trails
Rio Salado North Overbank Trail
A 3.7-mile paved, ADA-accessible north-bank trail that the City identifies as dog friendly.
Conditions apply
- 3.7-mile paved route
- ADA-accessible
- Bird-watching habitat
Walks & trails
Rio Salado South Overbank Trail
A 3-mile paved, ADA-accessible south-bank trail that the City identifies as dog friendly.
Conditions apply
- 3-mile paved route
- ADA-accessible
- Separate south-bank access
Parks
RJ Dog Park at Pecos Park
A designated dog-play stop at Pecos Park. Use the city point to choose a part of Phoenix that fits your route.
Policy not confirmed
- Designated dog park
- 17010 S 48th St
Camping
Roadrunner Campground at Lake Pleasant
Lake Pleasant's 71-site developed campground for RVs and tents, with water and electricity and County pet housekeeping rules.
Conditions apply
- 71 developed sites
- Water and electricity
- RV and tent camping
Things to do
Roadrunner Farmers Market
A year-round Saturday market at Roadrunner Park where the operator welcomes canine good citizens and publishes separate summer and winter hours.
Conditions apply
- Year-round Saturday market
- Dogs welcomed by operator
- Seasonal local produce
Parks
Rose Mofford Sports Complex Dog Park
A designated dog-play stop at Rose Mofford Sports Complex. Use the city point to choose a part of Phoenix that fits your route.
Policy not confirmed
- Designated dog park
- 9833 N 25th Ave
Walks & trails
Shaw Butte Trail
A difficult 4-mile rocky loop from the Shaw Butte Trailhead where the city specifically welcomes leashed dogs.
Conditions apply
- Explicit leashed-dog guidance
- 4-mile loop
- 360-degree valley views
Maps of permitted areas are added only when boundaries can be verified. Each guide links to its official source and gives arrival guidance.