Riverfront Dog Park - Cottonwood, AZ
Riverfront Dog Park – A Dog-Friendly Escape in Cottonwood, Arizona
Located in the heart of Cottonwood, Riverfront Dog Park is a go-to destination for dog owners looking for a welcoming and pet-friendly space. This spacious dog park features three distinct sections: a common area for large dogs, a separate small dog area (under 25lbs), and a training zone for shy or unsocial dogs. Surrounded by real grass and shaded by trees, it offers an enjoyable off-leash experience where both pups and their owners can relax and play.
The park provides ample amenities, including water pumps and pools for dogs, plenty of shaded sitting areas with benches, and waste stations complete with poop bags and trash bins. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances make it easy and inclusive for everyone. Riverfront Dog Park is also conveniently near the Dead Horse Ranch hiking trails, making it perfect for those seeking dog-friendly hiking and pet-friendly trails. Whether you’re a local or visiting Cottonwood, this dog park is a community favorite for exercise and socializing in a beautiful Arizona setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the dog park is fully fenced, including separate sections.
- Are there breed or size restrictions at this dog park? There is a small dog area specifically for dogs under 25lbs, but no other breed or size restrictions are mentioned.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, there are water pumps, bowls, and pools for dogs.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there is plenty of shade provided by large trees, but no covered shelter structures at this time.
- Are poop bags or waste stations provided? Yes, grocery bags for waste are provided, and there are large trash cans for disposal.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, concrete benches and seating are available throughout the park.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, small and large dogs have their own designated areas.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, there is a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, the park area includes a baseball field and kid-friendly hikes.
- Is there parking available? Yes, there is plenty of room for parking.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, pet-friendly hiking trails are accessible directly from the park.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? Yes, the park can become muddy, especially around the water spigots, after rainfall.
Reviews
We take our pack here pretty regularly, the people are usually pretty kind and the dogs always have a great time running the whole park. They always have a blast and then come home and take a long hard nap.
It was a bit too muddy, after a few days of rain. We went to the enclosed area for shy dogs. There were three little dogs that were barking and all over the fence. So, we left and walked on the trail at Riverfront Park.
We’re visiting and our puppy had a blast with the local pups. Good amount of space, plenty of shade and trash cans, water bowls and hose, great gates including a lock out entry gate where you can take your small or shy dog into their own designated area or your energetic dog to the main yard.
This was a very nice dog park. There are 3 sections, large section for large dogs or a common area, small dog area (under 25lbs) and an unsocial area or training area (one person at a time). All areas had water and pools available. There was ample sitting for humans. There is lots of shade provided by the trees. Grocery bags were provided for cleaning up your pet’s waste and there were large trash cans available for disposing. There was mud around the water spigot but most of the park area was grass. There was plenty of room for parking.
It’s a great park for this area. Has real grass most of the time, and the dogs are friendly. You find most people in the morning and evening, and they filter in a little in the afternoons. There is a small dog area and a training dog area as well. Just want to be careful after it rains because it doesn’t always drain well, so your pup could get a little muddy. If you find yourself there and no other dogs, you can cross the street there straight into dead horse ranch hiking trails, which is a nice shaded little trek with the pup. One day, I’m hoping there could be funding to have a pergola structure put in. The park has two water pumps with dog pools, but the only shade is a couple trees while there are a couple of concrete benches on a small paver area and some plastic chairs that people bring and leave there it would be nice to have that coverage on hot days with benches. Other than that, all in all, I love taking my two Berners, Toby and Bärli there, as it is very close to home.