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Dog Friendly Activities in Fort McDowell, AZ

There are 87 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Fort McDowell. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Fort McDowell.

Pet Friendly McDowell Sonoran Preserve

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

You and Fido are sure to enjoy McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, AZ, which provides plenty of dog-friendly activities. Popular hiking trails include Lost Dog Wash Trailhead and Kovach Family Nature Trail, each one a short half mile walk amongst towering saguaros and barrel cactuses. More adventurous hikers can explore Sunrise Trail East, a steep, rocky trail from which you can enjoy expansive views of Sunrise Peak. Please clean up after your dog and keep them on a leash at all times.

Pet Friendly Papago Park

Papago Park

Dogs are welcome to join you on the trails at the pet-friendly Papago Park in Phoenix. AZ. Enjoy the Sonoran Desert habitat and the sandstone buttes that set this park apart from the other natural attractions in the area. The trails are generally known to be easy treks with little elevation gain, making it the perfect place for families or beginner hikers. Pets must be leashed at all times.

Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Junction, AZ

Lost Dutchman State Park

With a variety of trails to choose from, several of which lead into the Superstition Wilderness, you and your pup will find plenty of dog-friendly hiking trails to enjoy at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, AZ. Some of the guided hikes also permit dogs to join the fun. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Hole-in-the-Rock Trail at Papago Park

Hole-in-the-Rock Trail at Papago Park

For a fun day trip only ten minutes from downtown Phoenix, AZ, take a hike on the pet-friendly Hole-in-the-Rock Trail at Papago Park. The hike to the rock is an easy one, suitable for dogs and families, and ends at a fantastic place for a photo opportunity. When you're finished, enjoy a picnic for the whole family by the park’s fishing lagoon. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Dog Park at Quail Run Park

Dog Park at Quail Run Park

The dog park at Quail Run Park in Mesa, AZ offers separately fenced areas for timid dogs and more active dogs, along with benches and water fountains for humans and pups. The dog park is closed on Thursdays and daily from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM for cleaning.

Candle Chemistry

Candle Chemistry

Candle Chemistry is a dog-friendly shop located in Scottsdale, AZ. Visitors to the store can pick out a candle or create a scent of their own. Candle Chemistry allows you to get crafty and make your own candle or bath product right there at the store. Fido is welcome to join in on the fun, but dogs must be kept on a leash.

Antique Trove

Bring Fido to the Antique Trove in Scottsdale, AZ, to shop from the over 140 dealers who set up shop there. With so many different people selling antique and vintage items, you are sure to find something that you will love. During the cooler months, the Antique Trove sets up parking lot sales for even more shops. If you’re planning on being in Scottsdale for a while, stop by more than once, since the stock is constantly rotating. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Bark Park at Papago Park

Bark Park at Papago Park

The Bark Park at Papago Park is an off-leash area for your dog in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido out for a day of exercise, play, and social time with other pups! It is fully fenced and includes picnic tables, benches, and water access. More tables, a pond, playground and restrooms are outside of the fence in the larger Papago Park. Be sure to bring waste bags.

Tempe Beach Park

Tempe Beach Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, AZ. The pet-friendly park borders Tempe Town Lake and features five miles of jogging, biking, and walking trails, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, and restrooms.

Blue Wash Trail to Camp Creek Falls

Blue Wash Trail to Camp Creek Falls

Leashed dogs and their owners can explore the pet-friendly Blue Wash Trail to Camp Creek Falls at Tonto National Forest in Cave Creek, AZ. This 2.8-mile out-and-back path features sandy walkways and a gentle incline, leading adventurers into a beautiful waterfall. Owners are encouraged to ensure Fido is comfortable with hikers and fellow four-legged companions, as this trail is highly trafficked by outdoor enthusiasts and horseback riders.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Dogs twelve pounds and under are welcome at the Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, AZ, as long as they are carried or pushed around in a stroller. Service dogs, of course, are welcome to walk. This is a higher end mall with 240 shops (and counting), an indoor playground, food court, and movie theater. Bring your walking shoes - you’ll be doing a lot of it. Individual businesses (particularly the movie theater and certain restaurants) reserve the right not to allow dogs in.

Eldorado Park

Spend an afternoon at the pet-friendly Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, AZ, which spans over 60 acres with something for everyone in the family. Take Fido for a walk along the greenbelt walking path around the lake. Let the human children play on the playground or go for a dip in the pool. Watch a game of soccer on the recreation fields and then stop for a family picnic at one of the picnic areas. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Bookmans Mesa Entertainment Exchange

Bookmans Mesa Entertainment Exchange

Dog-friendly Bookmans Mesa Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, AZ, buys, sells and trades used books, music, movies, video games & musical instruments. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in all Bookmans stores.

Dog Park at Desert Vista Park

Fountain Hills, AZ

Dog Park at Desert Vista Park

Bring Fido out to the off-leash dog park at Desert Vista Park in Fountain Hills, AZ. The Dog Park is a 3-acre fenced facility that allows pet owners the opportunity to let their dogs run free. Dogs must be licensed and have proper vaccinations. The Dog Park is divided into two fenced areas, one for larger dogs and the other for smaller canines. The large/active dog area can be accessed from entrances on either Tower Drive or Desert Vista. The small/passive dog area can only be accessed from Tower Drive.

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along to this natural space for a hike on one of the winding loop trails. The pathways give you the opportunity to witness animals in their natural habitat. Keep dogs on a maximum of a six foot leash at all times to ensure they don't approach wildlife. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the area.

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Take a hike with your dog to Tom’s Thumb in Scottsdale, AZ. There are a variety of pet-friendly trails for different skill levels, but the hardest of the trails is moderate to difficult. While hiking, you may see all sorts of wildlife, but watch out for rattlesnakes! To avoid the crowds and extreme desert heat, try to get there in the early morning. The trailhead has parking and restrooms, but no water, so make sure to pack plenty of water for both you and Fido. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Dog Park at Shawnee Park

Dog Park at Shawnee Park

The dog park at Shawnee Park in Chandler, AZ is a spacious park with a fenced-in agility course for Fido. The space features pooper scoopers, doggy drinking fountains, a tunnel and a hurdle, and is surrounded by a 6-foot high chain link fence with one main entrance so dogs can't escape unleashed. The park is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.

Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead

The Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, AZ, has a lot of different options for hiking and education. It is pet-friendly and family-friendly. Children can receive a passport at the trailhead and get stamps at other trails in the area to win a prize at the end. There are many different trails to choose from for all skill levels, starting with a kid-friendly 0.5 mile nature trail with educational games and signs along the way. There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, as well as restrooms and water fountains. Make sure you pack plenty of water for yourself as well as for Fido. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques

5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques

The 5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques are a great place to stop with your dog to wander around window shopping in Scottsdale, AZ. They are pet-friendly with around 60 small businesses, art galleries, and restaurants, many of which have a southwestern theme, for you to explore. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale

Stroll around Old Town Scottsdale with Fido as you window shop, eat, and enjoy the Sottsdale, AZ weather. There is free parking, as well as a free trolley every ten minutes to the Scottsdale Fashion Square, which is also dog friendly. The Old Town is the perfect place to soak up some western charm and buy souvenirs for everyone at home. On Saturdays from November until June, check out the pop-up farmers market. After walking around in the heat, stop by one of the bars in the area for a cold drink. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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