Activities & Events

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BARKtoberfest

Mark your calendars for BARKtoberfest! This dog friendly event will be held from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on October 29, 2022 at Friends For Life Animal Rescue in Gilbert, AZ, US. Admission is free. 

952 W Melody Ave, Gilbert, AZ, US, 85233

Countryside Park Off-Leash Area

3130 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, US, 85204

The off-leash area at Countryside Park includes separately fenced areas for timid dogs and active dogs, park benches, and water fountains for humans and canines. The Countryside Park Off-Leash Area is closed on Tuesdays and daily from 12pm -1pm for maintenance. 

Shaw Butte Trail

12950 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85022

Hikers are welcome to take their leashed dogs on hikes up Shaw Butte. Shaw Butte is a member of the Phoenix Mountain Preserves and lies directly north of North Mountain. A hike on Shaw Butte offers great views of North Mountain, Piestewa Peak and Lookout Mountain as well as beautiful views of downtown Phoenix. Hikers can choose from a variety of trail difficulties. Phoenix leash laws apply on all hiking trails, and pets must be leashed at all times. 

Bookmans Mesa Entertainment Exchange

1056 S Country Club Dr, 

Mesa, AZ, US, 85210

 Dog-friendly Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, AZ, buys, sells and trades used books, music, movies, video games & musical instruments. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in all Bookmans stores.

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Tempe Beach Park

E Rio Salado Pkwy & N Mill Ave, 

Tempe, AZ, US, 85281 

Leashed dogs are welcome at Tempe Beach Park, which borders Tempe Town Lake and features five miles of jogging, biking, and walking trails, picnic tables, grills, and ramadas, and restrooms. Dogs must be leashed at all times. 

Tempe Marketplace

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy,

Tempe, AZ, US, 85281 

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.