Dog-Friendly Activities Near Thunder Mountain, Mesa, AZ, US

There are 92 dog-friendly activities near Thunder Mountain. 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 Thunder Mountain.

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Scottsdale, AZ 28 km

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

The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery

Gilbert, AZ 18.3 km

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 and 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! There's a food menu for humans and a dog menu. 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 TV screen so you can enjoy your favorite sporting event or movie from the comfort of a picnic blanket. See Details

Candle Chemistry

Scottsdale, AZ 31 km

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. See Details

Tumbleweed Park

Chandler, AZ 27.7 km

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

Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Junction, AZ 14.6 km

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. See Details

Quail Run Park Dog Park

Mesa, AZ 8.9 km

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. See Details

Antique Trove

Scottsdale, AZ 26.3 km

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. See Details

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Scottsdale, AZ 27 km

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! See Details

Dog Park at Desert Vista Park

Fountain Hills, AZ 15.1 km

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. See Details

Cosmo Dog Park

Gilbert, AZ 18.4 km

Cosmo Dog Park Bring Fido out to Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert, AZ! It has three sections: one area for small or timid dogs, one area with agility equipment, and one area with a pond and "beach" that dogs can enjoy. There are also water hoses and fountains, waste stations, agility equipment, and ramada shelters. See Details

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale, AZ 26.8 km

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. See Details

Bark Park at Papago Park

Tempe, AZ 26.9 km

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

Merchant Square

Chandler, AZ 23.9 km

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. See Details

Tempe Beach Park

Tempe, AZ 28 km

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

Hobby Lobby Phoenix - Scottsdale 101

Phoenix, AZ 33.5 km

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. See Details

Eldorado Park

Scottsdale, AZ 25.2 km

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. See Details

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Scottsdale, AZ 28.9 km

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. See Details

Gateway Trailhead

Scottsdale, AZ 28.2 km

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. See Details

Sunrise Trail

Scottsdale, AZ 28.2 km

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. See Details

Scottsdale Scavenger Hunt: Old West Meets Modern Art

Scottsdale, AZ 26.3 km

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. See Details