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South Mountain Park & Preserve
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Metropark🪢 Leash required
16,283 acres · 51 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
12,800 reviews
South Mountain Park & Preserve spans 16,283 acres as Phoenix's vast municipal green space. Leashed dogs tackle over 50 miles of trails with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. No dogs when temperatures exceed 100°F.
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- Park
- South Mountain Park & Preserve
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Coordinates
- 33.3494, -112.0739
- Size
- 16,283 acres
- Trail miles
- 51
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.6/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 16,283 acres of room
- · 51 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Largest municipal park in US (16,283 acres). Leashed dogs on 50+ miles of trails. No dogs above 100°F.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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