Flagstaff is a place that lives and breathes natural beauty. Trails, parks, and even the famous Grand Canyon (80 miles away) are all big attractions in the Dark Sky City. Nestled in the mountains of Arizona, Flagstaff offers some of the most beautiful trails and off-leash parks for you and your dog to explore. In this article, we’ll point you and your pup to the best off-leash dog parks to frolic in and around Flagstaff and trails that are stunningly beautiful year-round.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Flagstaff, Arizona 1. Thorpe Park Bark Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 191 N Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–06:00 PM, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Separate play areas for large and small dogs
Agility equipment freely available
Benches and picnic tables dotted around
Poop-scoop and bin facilities provided
Water fountains are available
- Barkmaster Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3150 N Alta Vista Dr, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 05:00 AM–10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday, 05:00 AM–12:00 AM Friday-Saturday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Picnic tables and plenty of shade
Water fountains for dogs and people
Separate small dog play area
Lots of agility equipment in the large dog play area
The ground can get dirty and dusty
- Sedona Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–08:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Three areas to explore: small gated-in large and small dog areas, and a secure hiking trail
Splash pool in use when warm
Very clean and neat
Amazing views across the Cathedral Rocks
Dirt, concrete, and grass areas
- Red Mountain Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Left at milepost 247, US-180, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Short, 2.5-mile round trip
Lightly used trail and popular with dog walkers
Light elevation changes, so good for running
Stunning views of the red cliffs, but water is scarce
Surface gets hot in the summer months (bring dog booties)
- Sandy Seep Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Off U.S. 89, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Takes around an hour to walk the trail
Very popular, so on-leash is required in sections
An easy, gently inclining trail
Beautiful scenery with Ponderosa and Juniper
Deer live on the trail and often cross it, so great viewing opportunities
- Old Caves Crater Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 8980 Silver Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, in some areas
Ideal for dogs of all breeds and ages
Caves to explore and find shelter in
Popular with other dog owners on the main trail, so leashes are recommended
Amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks from atop the hill
- Cottonwood Dog Park, Cottonwood
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1284 E River Front Rd, Cottonwood, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 07:00 AM–10:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Well-maintained grass park
Kiddy pools for dogs to splash in in the summer
Water stations and buckets are available
Three separate areas: one each for large and small dogs, and a “socializing” spot
Lawn chairs are available for owners wanting to relax and watch their dogs play
- Winslow Arizona Dog Park, Winslow
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1543 E 2nd St, Winslow, AZ
🕐 Open Times: All day
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Completely fenced in with a safety gate
Rings, ramps, tunnels, and slalom poles
Separate small dog areas, as well as a main play area
Cute fire hydrant water features available spring-fall, bring water in winter
Grassy area with trees for shade
- Rumsey Park, Payson
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🗺️ Address: 📍 404 Laredo Loop, Payson, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–10:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located in a large park with a pool, library, playgrounds for the kids, and a skatepark,
The large section has tires, bridges, and a gazebo
Water is available and seating for humans
Can get very dusty
- Willow Creek Dog Park, Prescott
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3181 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 07:00 AM–10:00 PM, closed Mondays 08:00 AM–10:00 AM for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Huge, well-planned park, featuring artificial grass and sand areas
Small and large dog sections
Water is freely available and seating is ample
Separate playground area for children very close to the park
Agility equipment and obstacles available, such as tires and tunnels
Conclusion No matter what you wish to experience with your dog, the dog parks around Flagstaff are welcoming, friendly places with an abundance of activities for you and your pup to enjoy. If hiking is more your thing, there are some excellent dog-friendly, off-leash trails in the Flagstaff area. Everything you could ever need is within an easily traveled distance, so we hope you can use our guide to plan the most amazing trip to Flagstaff and its neighbors with your best, four-legged friend. Sources
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Flagstaff is a place that lives and breathes natural beauty. Trails, parks, and even the famous Grand Canyon (80 miles away) are all big attractions in the Dark Sky City. Nestled in the mountains of Arizona, Flagstaff offers some of the most beautiful trails and off-leash parks for you and your dog to explore. In this article, we’ll point you and your pup to the best off-leash dog parks to frolic in and around Flagstaff and trails that are stunningly beautiful year-round.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Flagstaff, Arizona
1. Thorpe Park Bark Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 191 N Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–06:00 PM, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Separate play areas for large and small dogs
Agility equipment freely available
Benches and picnic tables dotted around
Poop-scoop and bin facilities provided
Water fountains are available
2. Barkmaster Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3150 N Alta Vista Dr, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 05:00 AM–10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday, 05:00 AM–12:00 AM Friday-Saturday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Picnic tables and plenty of shade
Water fountains for dogs and people
Separate small dog play area
Lots of agility equipment in the large dog play area
The ground can get dirty and dusty
3. Sedona Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–08:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Three areas to explore: small gated-in large and small dog areas, and a secure hiking trail
Splash pool in use when warm
Very clean and neat
Amazing views across the Cathedral Rocks
Dirt, concrete, and grass areas
4. Red Mountain Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Left at milepost 247, US-180, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Short, 2.5-mile round trip
Lightly used trail and popular with dog walkers
Light elevation changes, so good for running
Stunning views of the red cliffs, but water is scarce
Surface gets hot in the summer months (bring dog booties)
5. Sandy Seep Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Off U.S. 89, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Takes around an hour to walk the trail
Very popular, so on-leash is required in sections
An easy, gently inclining trail
Beautiful scenery with Ponderosa and Juniper
Deer live on the trail and often cross it, so great viewing opportunities
6. Old Caves Crater Trail
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🗺️ Address: 📍 8980 Silver Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
🕐 Open Times: Always, year-round
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, in some areas
Ideal for dogs of all breeds and ages
Caves to explore and find shelter in
Popular with other dog owners on the main trail, so leashes are recommended
Amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks from atop the hill
7. Cottonwood Dog Park, Cottonwood
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1284 E River Front Rd, Cottonwood, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 07:00 AM–10:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Well-maintained grass park
Kiddy pools for dogs to splash in in the summer
Water stations and buckets are available
Three separate areas: one each for large and small dogs, and a “socializing” spot
Lawn chairs are available for owners wanting to relax and watch their dogs play
8. Winslow Arizona Dog Park, Winslow
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1543 E 2nd St, Winslow, AZ
🕐 Open Times: All day
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Completely fenced in with a safety gate
Rings, ramps, tunnels, and slalom poles
Separate small dog areas, as well as a main play area
Cute fire hydrant water features available spring-fall, bring water in winter
Grassy area with trees for shade
9. Rumsey Park, Payson
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🗺️ Address: 📍 404 Laredo Loop, Payson, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 06:00 AM–10:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located in a large park with a pool, library, playgrounds for the kids, and a skatepark,
The large section has tires, bridges, and a gazebo
Water is available and seating for humans
Can get very dusty
10. Willow Creek Dog Park, Prescott
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🗺️ Address: 📍 3181 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ
🕐 Open Times: 07:00 AM–10:00 PM, closed Mondays 08:00 AM–10:00 AM for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Huge, well-planned park, featuring artificial grass and sand areas
Small and large dog sections
Water is freely available and seating is ample
Separate playground area for children very close to the park
Agility equipment and obstacles available, such as tires and tunnels
Conclusion
No matter what you wish to experience with your dog, the dog parks around Flagstaff are welcoming, friendly places with an abundance of activities for you and your pup to enjoy. If hiking is more your thing, there are some excellent dog-friendly, off-leash trails in the Flagstaff area. Everything you could ever need is within an easily traveled distance, so we hope you can use our guide to plan the most amazing trip to Flagstaff and its neighbors with your best, four-legged friend.
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Separate play areas for large and small dogs
Agility equipment freely available
Benches and picnic tables dotted around
Poop-scoop and bin facilities provided
Water fountains are available
- Separate play areas for large and small dogs
- Agility equipment freely available
- Benches and picnic tables dotted around
- Poop-scoop and bin facilities provided
- Water fountains are available
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Picnic tables and plenty of shade
Water fountains for dogs and people
Separate small dog play area
Lots of agility equipment in the large dog play area
The ground can get dirty and dusty
- Picnic tables and plenty of shade
- Water fountains for dogs and people
- Separate small dog play area
- Lots of agility equipment in the large dog play area
- The ground can get dirty and dusty
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Three areas to explore: small gated-in large and small dog areas, and a secure hiking trail
Splash pool in use when warm
Very clean and neat
Amazing views across the Cathedral Rocks
Dirt, concrete, and grass areas
- Three areas to explore: small gated-in large and small dog areas, and a secure hiking trail
- Splash pool in use when warm
- Very clean and neat
- Amazing views across the Cathedral Rocks
- Dirt, concrete, and grass areas
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Short, 2.5-mile round trip
Lightly used trail and popular with dog walkers
Light elevation changes, so good for running
Stunning views of the red cliffs, but water is scarce
Surface gets hot in the summer months (bring dog booties)
- Short, 2.5-mile round trip
- Lightly used trail and popular with dog walkers
- Light elevation changes, so good for running
- Stunning views of the red cliffs, but water is scarce
- Surface gets hot in the summer months (bring dog booties)
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Takes around an hour to walk the trail
Very popular, so on-leash is required in sections
An easy, gently inclining trail
Beautiful scenery with Ponderosa and Juniper
Deer live on the trail and often cross it, so great viewing opportunities
- Takes around an hour to walk the trail
- Very popular, so on-leash is required in sections
- An easy, gently inclining trail
- Beautiful scenery with Ponderosa and Juniper
- Deer live on the trail and often cross it, so great viewing opportunities
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Ideal for dogs of all breeds and ages
Caves to explore and find shelter in
Popular with other dog owners on the main trail, so leashes are recommended
Amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks from atop the hill
- Ideal for dogs of all breeds and ages
- Caves to explore and find shelter in
- Popular with other dog owners on the main trail, so leashes are recommended
- Amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks from atop the hill
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Well-maintained grass park
Kiddy pools for dogs to splash in in the summer
Water stations and buckets are available
Three separate areas: one each for large and small dogs, and a “socializing” spot
Lawn chairs are available for owners wanting to relax and watch their dogs play
- Well-maintained grass park
- Kiddy pools for dogs to splash in in the summer
- Water stations and buckets are available
- Three separate areas: one each for large and small dogs, and a “socializing” spot
- Lawn chairs are available for owners wanting to relax and watch their dogs play
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Completely fenced in with a safety gate
Rings, ramps, tunnels, and slalom poles
Separate small dog areas, as well as a main play area
Cute fire hydrant water features available spring-fall, bring water in winter
Grassy area with trees for shade
- Completely fenced in with a safety gate
- Rings, ramps, tunnels, and slalom poles
- Separate small dog areas, as well as a main play area
- Cute fire hydrant water features available spring-fall, bring water in winter
- Grassy area with trees for shade
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Located in a large park with a pool, library, playgrounds for the kids, and a skatepark,
The large section has tires, bridges, and a gazebo
Water is available and seating for humans
Can get very dusty
- Located in a large park with a pool, library, playgrounds for the kids, and a skatepark,
- The large section has tires, bridges, and a gazebo
- Water is available and seating for humans
- Can get very dusty
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Huge, well-planned park, featuring artificial grass and sand areas
Small and large dog sections
Water is freely available and seating is ample
Separate playground area for children very close to the park
Agility equipment and obstacles available, such as tires and tunnels
- Huge, well-planned park, featuring artificial grass and sand areas
- Small and large dog sections
- Water is freely available and seating is ample
- Separate playground area for children very close to the park
- Agility equipment and obstacles available, such as tires and tunnels
Sources
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Flagstaff Arizona Bring Fido Yelp Flagstaff.com Best Things AZ
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