Dog-Friendly Activities in Tempe, AZ

There are 13 dog-friendly activities in Tempe. 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 Tempe.

Pet Friendly 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. See Details
Pet Friendly 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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Clark Park Clark Park is pet-friendly. Located on ten acres, this neighborhood gathering spot is home to a lovely fenced space. The dog park is covered in grass, making it a great location for an afternoon game of fetch. On hotter days, visitors can cool off under the shade of the park's trees. Afterwards, take a stroll on the parks paved trails with your leashed pooch. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind. The park can be accessed every day of the week from 6am to 10pm. See Details
Tempe Marketplace Shopping enthusiasts can spend ages at Tempe Marketplace, which boasts 1.3 million square feet of shopping, dining, and entertainment options n Tempe, AZ. The pet-friendly marketplace has large chain retailers, including a PetSmart for all of the essentials Fido could ask for. Dogs are welcome to the marketplace, but they must be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and individual businesses make their own policies about whether or not dogs are allowed inside. See Details
Lacquer Nails & Spa Lacquer Nails & Spa in Tempe, AZ, is pet friendly. You can bring Fido with you while you get your nails done and relax with a pedicure. Leashed pups are welcome inside the store to help you choose the right color and enjoy the sophisticated ambiance inside. See Details
Downtown Tempe Mill Avenue District The Downtown Tempe Mill Avenue District is a great place to visit in Tempe, AZ with your dog. This area of town is pet-friendly and full of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, and is extremely popular with Arizona State University students. During football season, join the student crowds to tailgate the ASU games, or take a walk down to Tempe Town Lake and walk Fido around the park there. Many of the restaurants feature outdoor seating, where you and your dog can enjoy a meal together. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Jewelry Lesson Stacking Bangle Workshop 'Jewelry Lesson Stacking Bangle Workshop' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Chet. With prior approval from the host, your pooch is welcome to sit with you during this workshop where you will create two sets of stacker bangles. Your host will guide you through measuring and cutting the materials, using a torch to prep the metals, and explain different texturing techniques and decorative finishes. No previous skill is required. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 2 guests ages 10 and up. Close toed shoes are strongly encouraged. Rates start at $75 per person. See Details
Jaycee Dog Park Jaycee Dog Park is an off-leash area for your do in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido out for an afternoon of play, exercise and social time with other pups! The park includes benches, a waste station, and water access. Restrooms and a playground arenearby. See Details
Dog Park at Creamery Park The dog park at Creamery Park is located in Tempe, AZ. Bring Fido out for a day of fun and off-leash play with other pups. It is fully fenced with benches, water fountains, and waste stations. See Details
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. See Details
Thunderbird Conservation Park Thunderbird Conservation Park, a 1,185-acre park in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a conservation area dedicated to preserving the desert environment in Glendale, AZ. It is pet-friendly and park activities include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging and bird watching. About 15 miles of multi-use, dog-friendly trails have been constructed, thanks to the efforts of many volunteer groups. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
South Mountain Park and Preserve South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix, AZ, has over 51 miles of dog-friendly trails for you and your pup to explore. Not a hiker? Take the Summit Road to Dobbins Lookout for amazing valley views or to Gila Lookout for a view of the Gila River Valley. Once a month, Silent Sunday is observed, a day in which the park's main access roads are reserved for non-motorized uses, and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the roads. Phoenix leash laws apply to all hiking trails, and pets must be leashed at all times. See Details
Tumbleweed Park Leashed dogs can enjoy the pet-friendly Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, AZ, with their humans. The park is an expansive area with many different features and activities to choose from. Stroll through the 2,000 square foot butterfly garden, featuring over forty different plant species. The garden is a Monarch way station, where Monarch butterflies come to breed and eat, and it has many informational signs throughout about the lifecycle of a butterfly. There is also a children's 2.5 acre playground as well as a picnic area to enjoy a meal. See Details
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. See Details
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