Mitchell Dog Park

Friendly people and dogs, close to home. Very clean and the people were respectful, they don’t have a separate park for smaller dogs, so my chihuahua had to adjust to the larger breeds. Overall, friendly people and a good location with some shade.

My review is for everything about Mitchell Park minus the dog areas. I play sand volleyball regularly and the city does a great job at the upkeep on the courts. The city actually recently replaced and raked new sand for both courts!
There is a plethora of things to do at Mitchell– volleyball, soccer, basketball, playground, big sidewalks for walking/​running, etc. Lighting is not an issue– you can turn them on for at night vball & bball, unfortunately not for the soccer field. I enjoy how easy parking is and the accessibility from the surrounding streets. This is a gem of a park for Tempe.

I love everything about this dog park BUT all the dog poop. Apparently quite a few owners do not feel the need to clean up after their pet. That being said, everyone is friendly and my dogs have a great time.

The dog park is a bit dirty, just be careful where you are stepping. I have the pleasure of not once but twice landing in the landmines because of the lack of appropriate lighting at night. I did run into an incident with one of the dog parent however. I have two dogs, one is a rescue who was abused before she came to us, she was very sick and the shelter was going to put her down so we took her in and nurse her back to health. So she is super grateful and loving toward us but can get very overprotective and scared of other dogs and everyone else due to her traumatic experience. Then my other dog is extreme protective of her. So when this older gentlement’s dog was play fighting with another dog near us, she growled and got into defensive mode which cause my other dog to jump into between the 2 play fighting dogs and tackle one of them to break them up. This older gentlement start kicking us out while threaten to call the cops and cursing at us all at once. We abide by the rule since some people would consider tackling an agressive behavior and leave even though most of the dogs usually play very rough here. Whoever you are sir, I hope you have a happy holiday and I also hope that you will at least try to treat others with a little more respect in the spirit of the season.

Will this be our Dog Park of choice — No.
Is it acceptable — UMM…
So, the grass isn’t well maintained, there is POOP everywhere. Like everywhere. I tried to pick up my dogs poop and couldn’t find it between the landmines. So I may or may not have thrown the right one away. Just gross people.
Needs better maintenance, but the people that were there were friendly and the dogs ran went crazy. And my puppy enjoyed it. I guess I’m more pickier than him.

Dog parks are really about the dog aren’t they? So I’m gonna hand this one over to Brutus.
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Now that we’ve established my dog is absolutely adorable when typing on a computer I’ll go ahead and translate that. He basically said, I love the dog park –I love going outside and playing with other dogs — exercise is good for dogs — I love running –my owner is awesome for taking me to the dog park– I love dog parks.

Beware of bugs

This is one of the best dog parks in the Phoenix area. We have two big dogs and one of them is now officially a cranky old man who gets snippy when dogs try to hump him so we like to be able to keep a close eye on him; the Mitchell dog park is small enough that your dog is never out of sight and any skirmishes are easy to reach within seconds. That being said, this park seems to attract good people and we rarely have any issues.
Sure, there’s the dude who used to drop his badly behaved pit bull puppy and his vapid girlfriend who didn’t notice the puppy starting fights while he went off and played basketball, there’s always those idiots who bring their dogs in on leashes and won’t let them off and sometimes there’s little kids running around while their parents ignore them and their dogs in favor of their phones – but there’s a regular crowd of friendly people who will speak up if something isn’t right which makes this a top pick to end our daily walks. The same regulars are often picking up the poop that other owners missed, which makes this a relatively clean park.
Note: there is a small number of guys who think their dogs aren’t doing anything wrong when they’re trying to hump every dog in sight and shrug it off when it turns into a fight. It happens at least once a week that a pack of dogs turns into a snarling mess because of these guys. If you’re one of the dudes who is reading this… please, stay away from this dog park and stop acting like your dog is an extension of your masculinity.
The other downside is that the drain by the watering fountain sometimes gets stopped up and our dog loves to lay in the resulting pool and has gotten a few staph infections on his tummy last year as a result. It’s gross, but once we figured out what was happening we now give him a rinse when we get home and he’s been fine.

My dog absolutely loves coming to this dog park. Unfortunately because of the hot weather we have not been able to go and I have also noticed since we stopped going my dog tick problem has diminished. They need to start spraying the area for fleas and ticks.

Pretty solid dog park. Nothing special, but definitely worth a visit if you live in the Tempe area. The park is located in a cute neighborhood and is surrounded by soccer fields, basketball courts, and a playground. The fenced in area isn’t huge but it’s plenty big to accommodate all the dogs that come here. Every time I come here. Weekday or weekend, morning, mid-​day, or evening there are a decent amount of dogs playing around. All the dogs and people I’ve come across have been friendly. Only complaints is the poop scattered around the park (not the park’s fault, but still unappealing) & the overflowing, foul-​smelling trashcans. I recommend the park to anyone with an active, friendly dog in need of some socialization and exercise.

Great park for dogs and people. I love the pond and great green space. The dogs can go into the safe fenced in area and run and play with other gods. All have been friendly.

Pretty standard dog park here. Benches, trees, grass and open space for the dogs to run.
I usually come here on sundays and there’s always plenty of dogs for remy to frolic with. In all my experiences the other dog owners have been responsible and courteous and there hasn’t been an excessive amount of dog poop so I have no complaints.
Mitchell Dog park gives my dog the much needed opportunity to interact with other dogs and I will continue to comeback and take advantage of this free community asset provided by the city of Tempe.

Super disappointed in the HUMANS at this dog park. I have NEVER seen a filthier dog park. I am upset because this place was cute, close by, the people were friendly. But I just cannot go back. Literally every 5 feet was a pile of dog poop. I dont understand how this happens considering there are bags and scoopers PROVIDED FOR FREE! Actually I do know how it happens, the owners are busy talking to each other, or texting or reading or on their lap top instead of watching their dog! Sad.

Peeve loves this place!

This is a decent size dog park for the amount of 4 legged guests that come. Double gated at the entrance which is something I always love to see at a dog park for safety. One negative about this park is the mud. There is one particular section next to a nice tree that is just continually one big mud puddle. Would be nice to see them block this area off for a week and plant some grass. 1 muddy dog could mean trouble for the rest of the dogs. There are various benches and tables scattered around, poop bags are readily available from dispensers and tons of tennis balls laying around for you to toss around.
As far as the 2 legged guests I can say I’ve had positive experiences with every dog owner I’ve encountered. Some are more social then others. My dog is very high energy and loves to play fight and chase with other dogs. Never had an over protective owner say anything. I’d recommend going to this park if you are in the area. Just keep them away from the mud.

Decent size park with lots of grass and benches lining the walls. When we went here it was very muddy though in certain places, so if you have a dog that likes to roll around in the mud, beware! There is one large fountain with water available at human and dog level.
The grounds themselves are a bit smelly; throughout most of the dog park I could smell dog poop. There are various stations filled with bags for you to use though. My dog had a pretty good time running around, sniffing things, and wandering around. For the most part this park is secure, but at the entrance there is a wider opening at the door that very small dogs could slip through. For now it’s been blocked by a large jug of water.

This is a great dog park! Its down University from my house, always parking in front, and is the perfect size for my doggy. Its closed in and all the dogs get to play with eachother. I love the tables and benches they have because I can bring my textbooks and read for an hour while Ari gets all his energy out.
p. s. watch out for these 3 creepy guys with a white pitbull named Whitey. They are always drunk or high and try to hit on me constantly! Stay away from them!
Besides them this park is full of nice people
But it sucks its closed on Mondays!

This is a small, flat park with a few trees and benches surrounding the perimeter. The times I have come here other dog owners have been respectful and the dogs have all been friendly and playful. I didn’t see too much poop here.
The dog area is between a residential neighborhood with street parking and a park next to what looks like an old, boarded-​up school. Although the dog area is small, it is enough room for a short visit to get your dog some much-​needed off-​leash exercise!
There is grass, some green and some dried up, and some dirt patches, and a few trash cans around for all you *responsible* people to dispose of your pet’s droppings.

Although small (less than an acre), Mitchell is the best dog park in the area. There is grass — patchy in places, but grass nonetheless, and more than the picture shows — surrounded by rock, and some concrete on a sidewalk that leads to seating.
There is plenty of street parking plus some off-​street parking next to the old school. The fencing is secure all around the park and the entrance is double-​gated. Benches line the park and four or five picnic tables are available. Shade is at a premium, however, so be prepared for the sun in the heat of summer. There is also lighting inside the park, but I haven’t actually been there after dark.
The park regulars to a good job of making people feel welcome and policing the park. You’ll see some poop, but not much, and neighborhood kids are quickly kicked out. Some kind soul brought a big bucket to use with the water tap (on the side of the people and dog water fountain), and people work together to keep the bucket full and clean so that dogs can drink without waiting for a person to push the button.
Big and small dogs aren’t separated here, but I haven’t seen any issues for this reason. People do a great job of keeping an eye on their dogs and making sure that squabbles don’t turn into fights.
Closed on Mondays.

I am in tempe for a few weeks with my pup for work. I was searching for a close dog park so I could take Toby the dog for some playtime while on a short break.
I was lucky enough to find this park that was less than a mile from where we are at ASU. Toby was very excited!
The fenced in area is decent size and has several park benches and tables. They also have a nice water fountain with a doggie dish for your thirsty doggy. Plastic poop bags are provided and the park is lighted after dark.
The couple times we have gone it has been full of very nice playful dogs!