Willow Creek Dog Park is a fenced off-leash area inside Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park in Prescott. Some visitors still know it by its former Beneful Dream Dog Park name. The city facility has separate areas for large and small dogs, free parking, shaded seating and upgraded artificial turf.
Plan your visit
- Address: 3181 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301.
- Summer hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. from April 1 through October 31.
- Winter hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 1 through March 31.
- Maintenance: No dogs are allowed during maintenance on the first Monday morning of each month. Volunteers also perform routine work on other Monday mornings.
- Parking: The City of Prescott lists free parking at the parent park.
Find the dog park entrance
Use directions to the dog-park coordinates at Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park. The dog area is near Willow Creek Road and the Willow Lake trailhead. Follow the park signs from the lot and keep your dog leashed until you reach the staging area and close the gate.
What to expect
The fenced dog park has distinct play areas for smaller and larger dogs. A 2025-26 renovation added new turf, improved drainage and a concrete border around the play surface. Prescott also reported that the misting system was overhauled and returned to service. Bring drinking water as a backup because fountains, hoses or misters may be unavailable during maintenance or cold weather.
Shaded seating gives handlers a place to rest while dogs play. The surrounding park has restrooms, a playground, basketball courts, an athletic field and access to the Willow Lake Trail. Dogs must remain leashed outside the designated dog enclosure.
Rules and safety
Dogs must be older than four months, properly vaccinated and wearing license tags. Keep your dog in sight and never leave it unattended. If a dog becomes aggressive, leash it and leave immediately. Female dogs in heat and dogs with contagious conditions are not allowed.
Clean up waste, fill holes your dog digs and do not bring food or rawhide chews into the fenced area. Smoking is prohibited. Children require close adult supervision. Review the full rules, seasonal hours and maintenance details on the official Willow Creek Dog Park page.
What parkgoers say
Recent parkgoers commonly praise the separate play areas, clean upgraded turf, generous space and friendly atmosphere. Visitors also mention seating, shade, water access and shared toys. Some remind handlers to watch interactions closely and clean up promptly, especially when the park is busy.
These are individual experiences rather than guarantees of current conditions. Compare recent Willow Creek Dog Park visitor comments with current city notices before planning your visit.
Official updates and nearby options
Check the city facility page for maintenance work, seasonal-hour changes or temporary closures. Posted notices at the entrance take priority. Prescott weather can change quickly, so confirm conditions before traveling with your dog.
For another option, browse our Prescott dog park directory and compare access, hours and amenities.