Can my dog be off-leash at Margaret T. Hance Dog Park?

Yes — Margaret T. Hance Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Margaret T. Hance Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Margaret T. Hance Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Margaret T. Hance Dog Park free?

Yes — Margaret T. Hance Dog Park is free to access. Street and garage parking only (no lot) — it sits atop the freeway tunnel.

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Fenced dog park · Downtown / Roosevelt Row · 323 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Margaret T. Hance Dog Park

A nearly one-acre downtown oasis in Hance Park — the deck park over the I-10 tunnel — with separate ADA-accessible large- and small-dog areas, decorative wrought-iron fencing, mature shade trees and chilled dog fountains.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Chilled dog fountains
Size
~1 acre (separate large + small areas)
Hours
Off-leash all day · 6:30 AM–9 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street and garage parking only (no lot) — it sits atop the freeway tunnel.

Good to know

Desert-heat safety: downtown pavement and the granite surface get dangerously hot in summer — touch-test the ground, walk dogs early or late, and carry water.
Separate fenced ADA-accessible large- and small-dog sections with grass, decomposed granite and shaded benches.
Near Roosevelt Row; closes at 9 PM.

About Margaret T. Hance Dog Park

Margaret T. Hance Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Phoenix, Arizona where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: ~1 acre (separate large + small areas).

Rules verified · source: City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation