Dog walking in Cottonwood Heights

Northwest Cottonwood Heights

Northwest Cottonwood Heights is a small residential neighborhood on the upper corner of the city. In the middle of the homes in the area is Mountainview Park, which has 24+ acres of green space, recreational fields, and paved walking paths. The concrete trails wind through the park, making up 1.4 miles of track that surround two soccer fields, a playground, enclosed tennis courts, and picnic area. There is also an open area, shaded areas, and a pavilion to enjoy that is available to leashed pups. Additional amenities include water fountains, trash bins, benches, clean-up stations, and nighttime lights. After working up an appetite, head over to the Blue Lemon with Fido and enjoy a casual dining experience. There are 10 dog-friendly outdoor tables, complimentary water, and delicious menu items like Steak Tacos and Fettuccine Alfredo.

Cottonwood Manor

Cottonwood Manor is a residential neighborhood on the northeastern side of the city, with gorgeous views of the mountains. Mill Hollow Park is the largest park in the community and is surrounded by trees and a sandy terrain, with an asphalt path that encompasses the park. Inside the area is a baseball field, open space, a soccer field, a playground, and fenced-in tennis courts. North of the park is Berry Hill Park, which has a green open area to run around and play in, with large shaded areas and benches to relax on when the playing is done. Dogs have to remain on a leash inside both parks.

Central Cottonwood Heights

Central Cottonwood Heights is in the middle of the city and provides access to the town's shopping districts and small business center. Despite the busy area, the Bywater Park still offers a gorgeous space to play in, with three fenced-in baseball fields, vibrant grassy areas, tennis courts, thick trees with lots of shade, forested trails, and a playground. Fido can play in the open space and run around in the baseball fields, as long as no teams are playing. There's also access to water fountains, benches, picnic tables, and nighttime lights. Down the street is Cafe Zupas, a dog-friendly cafe with outdoor sitting tables for humans and pups. The cafe offers lunch and dinner courses, along with free water bowls for Fido.

Auburn Heights

Auburn Heights is a suburban community on the east side of the center of the city. Dog walkers will rejoice when heading to the area's most liked park, Butler Park. The area has 18 acres of green space, which includes fenced-in tennis courts, soccer fields, paved walkways, a playground, and picnic tables. Fido can run around and play, but must remain on a leash inside the park. Additional features include water fountains and benches. The park connects to an unmarked trail that is made from concrete and extends out of the park. The trail is dog-friendly and extends out over .5 miles, and requires pups to stay on leash. 

Southeast Cottonwood Heights

Southeast Cottonwood Heights sits on the edge of the city, backed by packed rows of residential homes and towering mountains. Golden Hills Park is a dog-friendly area in the community, and provides not only a scenic view of the mountain peaks, but also has an ample open space to run around and play in, an encompassing trail to walk on that's made from concrete, and shaded sitting areas. There is also a fenced-in tennis court, a playground, a pavilion, and picnic tables. Dogs do have to be on a leash inside the park, but will have access to other features like clean-up stations, water fountains, and benches.