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Dog-Friendly Activities in Rio Verde, AZ

There’s 1 dog-friendly activity in Rio Verde, and 75 more nearby. 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 Rio Verde.

Pet Friendly Bartlett Lake Marina

Bartlett Lake Marina

Bartlett Lake Marina

Enjoy the beautiful Bartlett Lake Recreation Area from a pontoon boat rented from Bartlett Lake Marina in Rio Verde, AZ. They offer two pet-friendly pontoon boat rentals so you can enjoy the more than 2800 acres of Bartlett Lake with Fido by your side. Bartlett Lake Marina is located in Tonto National Forest. Visit the website or call for directions as GPS devices often take people to the wrong place.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quail Run Park Dog Park

Quail Run Park Dog 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.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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!

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.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Dogs 12 lbs and under are welcome at the Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, AZ, as long as they're carried or pushed around in a stroller. 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 set their own dog policies, so be sure to ask first before entering with Fido.

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.

Hobby Lobby Phoenix - Scottsdale 101

Hobby Lobby Phoenix - Scottsdale 101

Hobby Lobby is a chain retail store with a pet-friendly location in Phoenix, AZ. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse products, including arts & crafts materials, fabric, home decor, gifts, and more.

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.

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.

Desert Ridge Marketplace

Desert Ridge Marketplace

The pet-friendly Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, AZ has something for everyone in its 1.2 million square feet of retail space. For the human kids, there is a splash pad and playground. For the furry ones, there is a PetSmart. The Marketplace is host to live music every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 PM. Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed, and individual stores and restaurants have their own policies on whether or not they allow dogs inside.

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.

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.

Pinnacle Dog Park

Pinnacle Dog Park

Pinnacle Dog Park is pet-friendly. Unleash your pooch in this fenced space in Phoenix to play freely with other pups in this three acre park that features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, and a third section that can be rotated into use when other areas need to be closed for maintenance. Amenities also include shade trees, turf and decomposed granite surfaces, drinking fountains, benches and LED lighting. Pinnacle Dog Park is open every day of the week from 5:30am to 11:00pm.

T.J. Maxx

T.J. Maxx is a nationwide clothing retailer with a dog-friendly store located in Phoenix, AZ. Leashed dogs, or those small enough to sit in the cart, can accompany you inside the store while you browse the vast selection of brand-name apparel, shoes, accessories and homeware.

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