Dog Parks in Tucson

An off-leash dog area is a fenced designated public area that allows dogs to run freely and socialize with other dogs while being supervised by owners. Some off-leash sites are divided into separate areas for large and small dogs, and some feature dog training areas. Amenities differ by location. There is no charge to use a City of Tucson off-leash dog area. Dog owners are expected to follow posted regulations at each site and maintain control of their pets at all times.

East/Southeast

Palo Verde Park
300 S. Mann Ave. (South of Broadway, West of Kolb)
Expanded Summer 2008 to 38,000 square foot area with DG/pea gravel surface; no turf
Features: Small and large dog fenced and lighted areas, Picnic tables, Trash cans, Double entry gates for each side, Drinking fountains (dog-friendly), Scooper dispenser
Hours: 6:00 am-10:30 pm
For more information contact the East District at 520-791-5930

Purple Heart Park
Rita Ranch Road and E. Rees Loop.  This neighborhood park in Rita Ranch located in the southeast area of town welcomes dogs on leash.  There is no off leash area for dogs to run or play. There are pooper scoop bags stations, water fountains, shade trees, grass and benches.

Northeast

Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde
Features: Large turf area, One acre site, Trash cans, Seating area, Water for dogs.
Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
For information contact the East District at 520-791-5930 or the Udall Center at 520-791-4931.

MacDonald Park
Harrison north of Catalina Highway on east side of street.  The dog parks are behind the baseball fields on north side of parking lot.  There is a small and large dog area.  There are picnic tables, shade trees and grass.  This is a popular park for greyhound people to run their retired racers and socialize with each other.

Agua Caliente Trail and Park
Located in the northeast corner where the Catalinas meet the Rincon Mountains.  Take Tanque Verde Blvd to Old Soldiers Trail north.  Go up to Ft. Lowell and go east/right. Consult mapquest or parks and recs maps for further directions.

This trails goes on for miles and miles and is frequented by many dog friendly hikers who all welcome our four footed furry friends to join us.  Dogs can be found on or off leash.  Please bring pooper scooper bags and plenty of water since they re not provided at the trailhead.

Midtown

Reid Park-Miko’s Corner Playground
Country Club and 22nd Street—use Picnic Place or Concert Place entrances off Country Club.
Named after Miko, a TPD police dog that lost its life in the line of duty.
Hours 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Features: Lighted, fenced, three double entry gates, large turf areas, divided two-acre site for large and small dogs, dog-friendly potable water fountains, Scooper dispenser, includes ramada with tables.
For more information contact Reid Park Operations at 520-791-4873.

Northwest

Christopher Columbus Park
4600 N. Silverbell
Lighted facility
14,000-square foot facility
Open from dawn until two or three hours after dusk
Features: Fido fountain, Scrambling area, Shaded area with ramada, Scooper dispenser
For more information; contact the Northwest District at 520-791-4873.

Jacobs Park
3300 N. Fairview Ave.
Features: Small off-leash area located on west side of Jacobs Park, funding: $68,750 in City of Tucson Back-to-Basics monies
For information and park hours, contact the Northwest District at 520-791-4873.

George Mehl Foothills Park                                                                                                                                           4001 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Features: off-leash area, shade ramadas, drinking water, 3 playground areas, restrooms, electricity, pic nic tables.

West

Sixth Avenue Dog Park
2075 N. 6th Ave. (East side of 6th Avenue across from Northwest Center and Mansfield Park)
Features: Ramada, Tables, Wash area, Double entry gate
For information and park hours, contact the Northwest District at 520-791-4873.

 

  Rules and Regulations

  1. Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs.
  2. Open only one gate at a time when entering or leaving facility.
  3. Children under the age of 10 must have adult supervision and cannot be left unattended.
  4. Dog owners must stay in the off-leash area within view of their dogs and have a leash within reach at all times.
  5. All dogs must wear collars with a current Pima County license and must be up-to-date on all vaccinations.
  6. All dogs must be leashed outside the boundaries of the off-leash area, including to and from the parking area.
  7. Aggressive dogs are not permitted within the off-leash premises.
  8. Dogs must be removed from the off-leash area at the first sign of aggression.
  9. A dog that is in season or ill is not permitted in the off-leash area.
  10. Dog waste must be cleaned up immediately by owner.
  11. Dogs must be under voice control – they should be able to obey owner voice commands.
  12. Puppies under the age of four months are prohibited from using off-leash areas.
  13. Owners are responsible for filling any holes their dogs may dig.
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