Can my dog be off-leash at Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park)?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park) fenced?

Yes — Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park) is fully enclosed.

Is Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park) free?

Yes — Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park) is free to access. Purple Heart Park lot off E Rees Loop.

Fenced dog park · Rita Ranch (far east) · 9820 E Rees Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747

Ivan's Spot (Purple Heart Park)

Named for Ivan, a Tucson PD K-9 lost in the line of duty, this one-acre fenced City park has separate large/small runs, a concrete inner walking path, drinking fountains, shade trees, boulders and solar lights.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

7 AM–10 PM.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
1 acre (separate large + small)
Hours
7 AM–10 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Purple Heart Park lot off E Rees Loop.

Good to know

Desert-heat safety: the decomposed-granite surface gets scorching in summer — choose dawn/dusk, bring water, and test the ground for paw safety.
Solar lighting and a concrete walking path make it usable in early-morning and evening hours.
Separate fenced sections for large and small dogs; landscaped with trees, shrubs and boulders.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Tucson Parks & Recreation