Optima Scottsdale Dog Run

About the Park

Dogs that need a secure space in central Scottsdale can use the Optima Scottsdale Dog Run, a fully fenced off-leash area in the 85251 zip code near Old Town. The full enclosure matters here, since this is a busy, built-up part of the city with traffic on most sides. The run is listed as free, though its name ties it to the Optima residential development, so confirm whether it is open to non-residents before making a special trip. No surface type or posted hours appear in public records. As anywhere in the Phoenix area, summer pavement and gravel can burn paws by mid-morning — test the ground with your hand and stick to early or late visits from May through September.