Miko’s Corner Playground at Reid Park

Oh boy. I was really excited to visit Mikos corner, especially since is was at Reid park. This is a small dusty lot with some watering areas and covered Picnic table seating. Nothing special. There were very few people there with their dogs and plenty of homeless present. I am not upset with the city as there is no way a major park could keep a dog area grassy. There is one thing that did upset me. The bathrooms. Good god almighty. No, they were not dirty. That wasn’t it. They were… outside. Outside stalls where everyone here’s you pee and watches you walk out. No locks. The door locks are all broken so let’s hope no one exposes you. Two stars for adding a dog park so that there is something for everyone. If you really want to treat your dogs, take them somewhere else.

What is there to say, my dog loves coming here. I bring my puppy here almost every day and I have never had a bad experience. The park is always well maintained with plenty of bags and scoopers to clean up after your pet. There is a water fountain as well. The park is split between small and big dogs so I don’t have to worry about my minpin playing with a dog who is too big for him.
Most important is that there are lots of dogs here constantly, minus summer afternoons. If you come early morning or evening you will find a nice group of responsible dog owners and your dog is sure to find some friends. I know there are other dog parks around, but I can’t imagine going somewhere else now that I’ve been here.

My dog and I love Miko’s Corner!
It’s very spacious, safe, and fun. The park itself is huge. Small and large dogs have their own playgrounds, which gives me piece of mind. The regulars are so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of water bowls, plastic grocery bags (which people donate), and tennis balls about. Owners diligently watch over their dogs while they play together.
Plenty of parking, as well. All in all, a good dog park.

This is my favorite dog park in Tucson. Large park with double gates. Has a small dog (less than 30 lbs) park and a large dog park. Always has water bowls and pooper scoopers. Please take all the plastic grocery bags you’ve been saving and donate them to the park. While in the area walk a bit east and check out the beautiful rose garden.

absolutely the best park with water fountains and shade… and no matter what time of day there are always other dogs! if you forget your toys no big deal there are always balls and frisbees lying around to play with :-)

I love this park and so does my Siberian Husky, Shadow! The size of the park is HUGE and I like the fact that there are two separate areas for small and big dogs. There are plenty of trees that provides shade, a ramada, lots of benches, and two dog friendly drinking fountains (personally, I wouldn’t even dare to drink out of them). Several regulars are kind enough to donate water bowls, toys, and pooper scoopers for park use (please don’t steal them). There are plenty of parking and conveniently, two entrances into the big dog park.
I never had problems with anyone neglecting to watch over their dogs at the park. Well, of course you have some of those people who for whatever reason just absolutely can NOT pick up after their own dog’s poop… A park wouldn’t be a dog park without those people, right? Haha But for the most part owners will stop fights and are good at making sure their dogs don’t play too overly rough. A lot of times they know when their dogs are not up to socializing/​aggressive and will immediately take them home.
After reading all the reviews from other dog parks, I want to mention about how I never had a problem with any regulars. Most people are super friendly. A lot of them are kind enough to even remember your dog’s name. Yeah, there are some owners who are very uptight and overprotective of their dogs. There are even some people who likes to make judgemental comments about other people’s dogs. But hey! You gotta dust that chip off your shoulder sometimes and have a thick skin. There are lots of ignorance out there and you don’t want to be like one of them.
From experience and what I have seen at the park, don’t bring toddlers or young children to the park. I’ve seen a group of dogs chasing each other and as they got near the toddler they all slipped on the concrete while trying to stop, but ended up knocked the girl down like a bowling pin. She totally ate the floor! It was not pretty at all… Warning! The dog park is no place for little kids, especially in the big dog area! Oh and if your dogs likes to jump on tables watch out for the two elderly men (they usually go in the early mornings) who likes to bring their board game (who the heck brings a board game to a dog park?!) and play under the ramada. I’ve seen a dog accidentally knocked over their game and they were not happy at all. One of the men became very aggressive and started bullying the poor dog while shouting profanity. They can be extremely mean and cranky so don’t take it personally. They’re like that to pretty much everyone.

The dog park itself is not bad. There is a separate area for small and large dogs. For the most part the benches and shelter is well maintained. There are nice water fountains for the dogs to drink from; as well as several water bowls throughout the park. For these features I added an extra star to the review.
The problem with the park is not the park itself but the people who use this dog park. We’ve been to this park on several occasions but had problems with ‘bad’ dog parents each time. The people ignoring their dogs and letting them run amok far outnumber the responsible pet owners watching/​playing with their animals. Every time we’ve visited the park there are people who don’t clean up when their dog poops. Last visit to the park, there was a dog that was clearly hot and wanted to leave the park. It spent the entire time whining, and unhappy.
The park is really more of a ‘people park’ than a dog park. It’s a place where people can go to talk to one another and let their dogs terrorize, hump, and pee on other dogs and people without any repercussions.

I found this park … on the nice side of decent but quite hard to find! Turn in from Country Club just north of 22^nd. I believe the entrance to Reid Park there is labeled something to the effect of «Picnic Area» and says nothing about Mikos, but it has a little icon of a person walking a dog … on a leash. Confusing much? Once you pull in, go all the way north to the end of the cul-​de-​sac parking lot. There’s no signage until you get right to the double gates.
One thing I don’t like about this park is that there’s no splashy water area for the pups. Plus, I don’t think it’s the biggest park for dogs in town — so far I think the largest I’ve taken Maggie to is Columbia Park off Silverbell. That one has tons of grass, too, and an agility area. But that’s far for a lot of people, no one’s ever there, and the Reid Park locale has, well, dogs for mine to play with, and a much younger crowd of people who I assume to be regulars.
My dog was not so well behaved this time around; she usually is, but for some reason, she just didn’t act so nicely today. She’s super submissive, but this afternoon she was taunting more aggressive dogs, and was generally being a bitch. We left early. We’ll be back, and hopefully Maggie will be a little less bratty. :(

Me and my Frenchie, Joey, love this park. Large enclosed safe area with shade and walkway. No grass but I like that, easier to scoop the poop and no place for insects!
People and dogs are super friendly. Everyone is mindful of their pets. We go to the big dog area even though he is little he likes to play hard with the big guys!
It’s nice to have other dog owners to socialize with since we are new to Tucson and found this to be the nicest, most frequented park with «regulars» you will see again.

This is one of the biggest dog parks in town as well as one of the only ones without a gravel base. Apparently originally it was grass, but now it’s just dirt. It can get dirty, but seems to be better than the gravel on pet paws.
There are also usually a few dogs around pretty much all the time so your puppy has some playmates. As with all large dog parks, you can get a couple bad eggs at any point and time, but most owners are very responsible and fun to interact with.
We have a large dog and a medium sized one that’s inbetween the small and large dog parks. We love coming here because it’s big enough for our large dog to go and play while keeping the smaller one entertained with some dogs closer to his size.

I’ve only been here twice but I like it so far. It clean and large enough for the little ones to play. The dogs I’ve encountered have been really friendly. This goes for their owners as well. There are plenty of benches to sit and do your thing while your dog plays.
Can’t ask for much more.

Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!
But, seriously. .. my dog gives this dog park two paws up!

Nice big park with duel fenced in areas to separate smaller from larger breeds. Word of caution, your pooch will need a bath after playing here, but isn’t that what being a playful dog is all about? I take my 2 Boston Terriers and pug there on a regular basis. Usually in a dog park the humans are the biggest obstacles i. e Brandi Fenton Memorial, but for the most part owners and dogs alike are very laid back and cool here. Sure there are the occasional owners who come there with very old dogs or antisocial pooches, but it’s the owners ignorance and not the dog’s fault. Overall a cool place to meet people with like interests and allow your dog some quality play time and interaction with others dogs. Well maintained and easy access just off Country Club and 22^nd. Yes, I am a fan, Daisy, Diva and Rocky all are as well!

This is a cool dog park nestled on the corner of 22^nd and Country Club. Tons of people bring their dogs to socialize and it seems like we will all hang out and chat while keeping an eye on our dogs. People are pretty thoughtful and clean up after their pups as well as keep them in line.
I liked the park for the many dogs mine got to socialize with but man my pups were dirty afterwards. Ha. The area is spacious. There is plenty of seating. My pups are about 30lbs and I put them in the large dog park. They need a lot of space to run around.
Come out to Mikos if you want to meet other dog people and watch your pups hang out with other pups. But be prepared to give your dog a bath afterwards.

This is a wonderful dog park with shade from several mature trees. The park is off the main road and, other than the barking dogs, is fairly quiet. This park is filled with considerate dog owners. You won’t find alot of waste on the grounds nor aggresive dogs. However we would have loved grass instead of just sod/​dust. Our dog was happy but very dirty afterwards. All in all this is probably the best dog park in Tucson.

Do your dogs have more in common with gerbils than golden retrievers? Do they have their own wardrobe? Is any of it sequined? Do you have very real fears that you might some day squish them? Then you, like me, must enjoy the company of miniature man and lady’s best friend, and you must take them to Miko’s Corner!
Miko’s Corner features a spacious, separate area just for the little guys. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables for you to hang loose and watch as your little buddies sprint around the enclosure or comically try to play with the dusty, full-​size tennis balls.
Not too busy on a weekday afternoon, but that may change as the weather improves.
Quick tip: From 22^nd St., go North on Country Club. I got a little lost trying to locate it off of the main entrance to the park.

I typically hit this dog park on the weekend afternoon/​early evenings. Everyone there is always friendly and usually have a great mix of dogs.
Recently, I’ve noticed a few people bringing dogs to the park when they probably shouldn’t be there. Last week there was a dog that looked like it had just had surgery (was bandaged and bloody). Additionally, multiple other dogs showed up with cones on.
Another bad thing I’ve seen at this park lately are people bringing their children without dogs to play with the dogs of others. Maybe I’m missing something, but I view this as a place for my dog to run around and get interaction with other dogs, not a place for some kid to chase and scare my dog all over the place while yelling at it.
If you’re dog is not fit to walk without a cone or recently had surgery, PLEASE do not bring them to the park which could cause damage to them or other dogs.
Other than a couple incidents listed above, this is a great place and I would recommend a couple visits to check it out for yourself.

We’ve visited a number of the dog parks in town and decided to visit this one based on the reviews here at Unilocal.The facilities are great. I loved the shady play areas and the fact there was more grass and less «dirt» than most of the other parks. I also loved the fact that there were benches to sit on rather than just a couple picnic tables stuck around like most of the parks.
For most of our visit we had a great time. We’re working on getting a 5-​year-​old Cockapoo to learn to play nicely with other dogs. She’s not aggressive, just has alpha tendencies we’re trying to break. The other owners were marvelous in understanding what we were doing and that we were not «hovering» with their dogs.
Unfortunately, near the end of our visit a man came into the small dog area with a medium sized pit bull mix. The dog obviously had no place in the small dog area and most of the owners began herding their dogs away from him — including us. Finally, we decided it was too hard to allow our dog to play with the pit in the enclosure so decided to leave. Just as we got to the gate another young man (late teens, early twenties) came in with a full breed pit bull 80 – 90 pounds. The dog was pulling at the lead and jumping at other dogs and people. Several of the dog owners told him the aggressive pit wasn’t welcome in the small dog area and he laughed at them and said: «I can’t take him over there with those big dogs because he gets in fights with them.» I told him that if the dog fought large dogs then he could easily kill the small dogs. He replied that there was nothing keeping him out and we couldn’t make him leave. He proceeded to loose the pit bull and most of the dog owners began gathering their dogs to leave.
Obviously, it’s a great facility but there needs to be some sort of security on hand or some sort of posting so that the police can intervene in cases like this. I’ve never seen so many pit bulls at any other park in town (in the large dog area and being walked) and certainly never seen such blatant disregard for etiquette at other parks. I’m not sure if we’ll go back, despite the nice amenities and setting for fear of more run ins with aggressive pit bulls and aggressive pit bull owners. Beware!

I still feel I am new to this area and have only been to three of the local dog parks. This is the best so far. I have a small dog and it is nice that they have an area just for the little guys. The little guy side is lacking in grass though. I know the grass is always greener, but it really is greener and more abundant on the big dog side. It has nice fences, water fountain and balls laying around just waiting to be fetched. It is very nice and my dog gets so excited when we pull in to the parking lot. He would give it five stars!

FYI, half the park is closed off, now, for re-​seeding. The new grass is positively luxurious. Leave some time to visit the rose garden, too. It’s very pretty and fragrant right now.

This is a playground… for dogs. With a puppy whose energy knows no bounds, I have become a regular at Miko’s Playground. There are two fenced-​in areas. One for large dogs and one for small. The area is quite large with trees, a picnic shelter, and benches, and while they try to maintain the grass, it is a useless endeavor. Once they lay down new sod, the grass is destroyed in two weeks from all the dogs. This is a popular spot, expect anywhere from 10 – 40 dogs there. On Saturdays, it can be a little overwhelming.
The majority of dogs are well-​socialized, but there are a few people who just don’t get it. I have never seen a bad fight with injuries or anything, but always use caution with your loved ones. There are also fountains at dog level, which mine goes absolutely crazy over. This usually leads to an «accident» in the car on the way home.
The only downside is that it can smell a bit ripe from owners who do not pick up after their pets. There are dispensers with poop scoop bags so it is not like it should be difficult. The park is only cleaned by the city once a week (Thursday afternoon), so just imagine the smell Thursday morning. Best to avoid it then.