Margaret T. Hance Dog Park
The City of Phoenix lists this fenced dog park at 323 W Culver Street, between 3rd and 5th avenues in the northwest section of Margaret T. Hance Park. Its published hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, subject to temporary maintenance closures and posted conditions.
Hours and seasonal turf work
The dog park has its own 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m. schedule, which is narrower than the surrounding park's general hours. Phoenix says annual turf renovation typically happens during May and June, so check the live facility page before making a special trip.
Useful downtown amenities
The city lists the site as ADA accessible and identifies drinking fountains, shade structures and restrooms among the park amenities. Bring your own water and bowl anyway, especially in warm conditions, and do not assume a fountain will always be available.
Enter and exit on leash
Phoenix requires dogs to remain leashed until they are inside the fenced dog park and the entrance gates are fully closed. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control, clean up waste, and leash up immediately if aggressive behavior appears.
Rules to check before the visit
- Dogs must be licensed, currently vaccinated and older than four months.
- Female dogs in heat are not allowed.
- Food, alcohol and smoking are not permitted inside fenced dog-park areas.
- Phoenix advises against bringing children under 12 into its dog parks.
- Owners remain responsible for their dogs' behavior and must clean up after them.
Address and outing plan
Use 323 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ for the official dog-park address. The broader 32-acre Hance Park sits above the Interstate 10 tunnel in downtown Phoenix, but the dog park is specifically on Culver Street between 3rd and 5th avenues.
Get directions ↗ · Official Margaret T. Hance Park page ↗
What to bring
- A leash for the route to and from the fully closed entrance gates.
- Fresh water, a bowl, waste bags and any medication your dog may need.
- A cooler-hour plan and a willingness to leave if surfaces or conditions are uncomfortable.
- A backup dog park in case annual turf work or maintenance closes the site.
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