Thompson Peak Park Dog Park
Project Phase
Project Summary
A new 3.5-acre dog park is the latest amenity at Thompson Peak Park, near Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Parkway. The bond-funded project provides a spacious, dedicated off-leash area for people and their dogs while adding several new amenities to the surrounding park.
Project Information
Budget: $6,100,000
Sponsoring Division: Parks & Recreation
Funding Source: Bonded
Additional Funding Sources: General Fund
Project Location: Thompson Peak Park is located at 20199 N 78th Pl., at the southwest corner of Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Pkwy.
Contact Information
Nathan Crowell
Project Manager
480-312-2367
Nathan Crowell
The dog park includes three fenced and gated play areas, or cells, which will be rotated to allow for regular maintenance and turf recovery. Shade canopies, benches, water fountains and pet waste disposal stations provide additional comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners.
The project also includes a footbridge connecting the off-leash area to existing park amenities, additional parking along Hayden Road and a new restroom building.
The dog park was designed to operate similarly to Scottsdale’s popular Chaparral Dog Park. The three separate play areas allow one section to be closed periodically for maintenance while the others remain available.
Public art is also incorporated into the new park. Scottsdale artist Shachi Kale created four art panels featuring dogs, local plant life, the mountain landscape and other playful elements inspired by the surrounding community.
Funding for the project was approved by Scottsdale voters as part of the 2019 Bond Election. The project budget is $6.1 million, supported by bond funding and additional General Fund dollars.
Thompson Peak Dog Park will operate under the same rules as Scottsdale’s other dog parks. Scottsdale parks are open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. daily, with dog parks closing during scheduled weekly maintenance periods for mowing, turf care and other work.
Scottsdale Dog Parks
Chaparral Dog Park
Scottsdale's most popular dog park includes 3-acres of grass, benches, play features and water fountains. Two areas will be open the majority of the time with one area designated for active dogs and another for passive dogs. The third area (on rotation) will be closed for maintenance and turf repair.
Horizon Dog Park
This small dog park is located in a retention basin on the far west end of Horizon Park. It has a large shade structure, a water fountain for you and your dog, and a water feature to control the dust. This area of the park is prone to flooding after a storm.
Vista del Camino Park
This half-acre dog park has plenty of shade trees, benches and water fountains for you and your dog to enjoy.
Thompson Peak Dog Park (Coming Summer 2025)
Three-and-a-half acre dog park consisting of three fenced and gated areas.
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026