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.
Sunrise Trail
The Sunrise Peak Trail in Scottsdale, AZ is a great trek for more experienced hikers. This pet-friendly totals four miles in length, with a 1,100 foot elevation change. The trail is steep and rocky, and uphill almost the entire way, but when you reach the top, you can see incredible views of the McDowell Mountains and the granite formations in the area. This trail is less crowded than other nearby trails due to the difficulty. There is free parking and a water fountain at the trailhead, but no restrooms. Make sure to pack plenty of water for both yourself and for Fido. All dogs must be leashed.
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Scottsdale Scavenger Hunt: Old West Meets Modern Art
Scottsdale Scavenger Hunt: Old West Meets Modern Art is a dog-friendly tour in Scottsdale, AZ. Walk with Fido from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location. If you can't find the answer, they'll guide you to the next location. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time.
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
At the dog-friendly McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, AZ, you and Fido are welcome to enjoy the wide grassy expanses and picnic ramadas. You'll also find a railroad museum, antique carousel, shops, playgrounds, rides, and more at this unique park. Small dogs are welcome to ride the train with you!
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Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park
Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park is a fenced-in area for your dog in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido out for a day of off-leash play with other pups! The park is 2 acres of grass with some gravel areas. Amenities include picnic tables, benches, water access, and kiddie pools.
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Chaparral Dog Park
Chapparral Dog Park is an enclosed space for dogs to run, play and socialize with other pups in Scottsdale, AZ. The park features three acres of grass, benches, agility tunnels, and dog water fountains. It's divided into three areas, two of which are open most of the time, one for active dogs and the other for passive pups. The third space is available on rotation. Maintenance is scheduled every Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead in Scottsdale, AZ, is a great choice for families, beginners, or more experienced hikers. This pet-friendly spot offers many different trails for all different skill and fitness levels, so that you can pick the hike that works best for you and your dog. At the longest, the trail is just under five miles long with only a 350-foot elevation change. This hike has plenty of options that are easy enough for children, including several short educational nature trails. Trails are clearly marked and the trailhead has plenty of parking, as well as restrooms and water fountains. Make sure to bring plenty of water both for yourself and for Fido. There is no shade, so it gets very hot. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Merchant Square
Merchant Square is a dog-friendly shopping venue in Chandler, AZ that boasts more than 58,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, home décor, furniture, lighting, jewelry, vintage and new boutique clothing, antique toys, glassware and much more. They also have a huge outdoor garden area. Leashed dogs are welcome everywhere except inside the café.
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Vista del Camino Dog Park
Humans and their canine friends can enjoy off-leash playtime at Vista del Camino Dog Park in Scottsdale, AZ. This pet-friendly half-acre park offers water stations, benches, and shade trees. Leashed dogs are also welcome throughout the larger Vista del Camino Park. Parking for the dog park is available off Pierce Street.
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Marcus Landslide Trail
Take your dog to Marcus Landslide Trail to enjoy sweeping views of the Sonoran Valley in Scottsdale, AZ. This pet-friendly trail was created by the second largest landslide in Arizona, and as a result, there are incredible rock formations, many of which are marked by educational signs explaining their geological significance. The trail is just under four miles long, including an optional .7-mile loop, with only a 300-foot elevation gain. Come in spring to see the wildflowers bloom. Make sure to bring plenty of water for both yourself and for Fido, as there is no shade and no water at the trailhead. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Goldwater Brewing Co.
Goldwater Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly, family-owned and operated brewery in Scottsdale, AZ. Dogs are permitted in the beer garden and the upstairs balcony. See its website for a current food truck and special event schedule.
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Siphon Draw Trail
Located in Lost Dutchman State Park, the Siphon Draw Trail in Apache Junction, AZ is dog friendly! The scenic trek is four miles, round trip. It winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. Dog owners must keep their pets on a leash for the entirety of their hike and must clean up after them. The trail is very rocky, so dog owners are advised to stop often to check their pet's paws. They are also advised to know their pet's hiking history and end their hike at the basin, not the very top of Flatiron. Owners should bring along extra water for Fido! Check out the Park's official website for more information on safely exploring this trail.
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The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery
The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery in downtown Gilbert, AZ, is a massive outdoor, pet-friendly playground for adults, kids, & dogs to enjoy. Bring Fido to hear live music, play a game of corn hole, or just hang out with good people and good beer! Let your pup run off his zoomies in the attached dog park, or let the gamer within you escape in the arcade pod. There's a full bar and an enormous T.V. screen so you can enjoy your favorite sporting event or movie from the comfort of a picnic blanket.
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On the Edge Gallery
On the Edge Gallery is a pet-friendly art gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Bring your leashed dog in and check out work from over 40 local Arizona artists in over 2,000 square feet of gallery space. Here, you can enjoy or shop for artwork of all types, from wall art to jewelry or sculptures. There are also options for the souvenir shopper or casual art lover.
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Countryside Park Off-Leash Area
The pet-friendly Countryside Park Off-Leash Area in Mesa, AZ includes separately fenced areas for timid dogs and active dogs, park benches, and water fountains for humans and canines. This dog park is closed on Tuesdays and daily from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM for maintenance.
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Scottsdale Quarter
Spend some time with your pup at the pet-friendly Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale, AZ. With a variety of chain stores and boutiques, and many different restaurants, you’re sure to find something that you want and leave with your pockets a little bit emptier. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed, and individual shops and restaurants make their own policies about whether dogs are allowed inside.
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Mitchell Dog Park
Mitchell Dog Park is an off-leash area for dogs in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido out for a day of play, exercise and social time with other pups! It is fully fenced with grassy areas, shade trees, benches and picnic tables.
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Kiwanis Recreation Center
Kiwanis Recreation Center is a pet-friendly spot in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido along for a stroll around the park or stop for a picnic at one of the shaded picnic ramadas. There is a paved path around the beautiful Kiwanis Lake. You can also watch a tennis, soccer, volleyball or baseball game with your pup. Be sure to keep them leashed at all times.
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Kierland Commons
Bring Fido for a day of shopping at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, AZ. This pet-friendly mall features large awnings and trees to provide shade, as well as water misters stationed along the sidewalks. There are a variety of shops at different price ranges, as well as an assortment of both chain and independent restaurants. Individual shops and restaurants make their own policies about whether or not dogs are allowed inside, and dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Hayden Butte Preserve
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Hayden Butte Preserve with their humans in Tempe, AZ. At this pet-friendly 25-acre park, you and Fido will enjoy the beauty of desert vegetation, rocky outcrops, wildlife, and historical sites. Hikers must stay on trails at all times and dogs must be leashed at all times to protect this fragile natural space.
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Frontier Town
Experience the Wild West when visiting dog-friendly Frontier Town, located in Cave Creek, AZ. Take a stroll back through time as you walk around this old western town. Costume actors at Frontier Town frequently host fun wild west-themed shows and family-friendly reenactments. For those in search of a souvenir, pick up a cowboy hat from Cactus Carlos at Cave Creek, or choose a southwest-inspired gift from Cave Creek Mercantile. Frontier Town is a popular Arizona attraction where the "Old West Lives On!". Please call for additional information about your upcoming visit with Fido.
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