Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in August 2026.
The project will include:
- Three fenced cells or play areas for dogs
- Shade canopies, benches, water fountains and pet waste disposal stations
- A footbridge to connect the off-leash area to existing park amenities
- Additional parking along Hayden Road
- A new restroom building
- Public Art
Dog parks require a great deal of space and onsite staffing to be maintained correctly. Typically, dog parks include several areas, called cells, that are rotated so the surface can rest and be properly maintained. Without the right maintenance and allocation of space, off leash areas turn into areas of dirt and mud from continuous daily use.
This project is an element of the Phase II amenities contained within the Thompson Peak Park conceptual master plan, was identified in the Community Services Master Plan (June 2015) and funding was approved by voters as part of the 2019 Bond Election.
Public Art
Artist Shachi Kale will create four art panels that will be placed on the shade structures in the center cell of the dog park.
Shachi Kale’s inspiration:
“Using my love for storytelling and whimsy and folk art, this design incorporates the plant life, mountain landscape, and a variety of dogs, doing dog things! Birds and cats make appearances, too. Dog lovers will enjoy the range of dog shapes and personalities, and this is a fun nod to why dog parks are such a wonderful place where our dogs can explore and be in the company of other dogs in a safe, fun way.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many dog parks does Scottsdale have?
- Three. Chaparral dog park, Horizon dog park and Vista del Camino dog park.
- What will the rules be at the new dog park?
- Thompson Peak Dog Park will operate in a similar manner and follow the same rules as all Scottsdale dog parks. To learn more, visit dog parks.
- How will the dog park be maintained?
- Maintenance will be performed on the dog park on a regular schedule, a minimum of two days a week.
- When will the dog park be open?
- Scottsdale parks are open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. daily. Dog parks have two weekly, 4-hour maintenance windows when the dog parks are closed for mowing and other maintenance.
- Why are there three cells or areas for dogs?
- Off-leash areas require a great deal of space and onsite staffing to be maintained correctly. Typically, off-leash areas include several areas, called cells, that are rotated so grass can rest and be properly maintained. Without the right maintenance and allocation of space, off-leash areas turn into areas of dirt and mud from continuous daily use.
- Why aren’t there more trees for shade?
- The dog park is being built in the power line corridor and there are several restrictions on what can be placed under the power lines. In fact, the entire park was designed around specific restrictions to allow maintenance to be done on the power lines without damaging the park improvements.
- When will the park be built?
- The site will be fenced, and tree salvage will begin in the spring of 2024. Park construction will begin in the summer of 2024 and take about a year to complete.
