Our team at Garrett Uptown Luxury Flats knows life is simply better with pets — and we can’t wait to meet yours! From the jingle of a leash before an early desert walk to the contented sigh of a pup stretched out on cool tile after a long day, we believe the best moments are the ones you share with your four-legged family members. That’s why our community is thoughtfully designed with pets in mind, offering room to run, a place to rinse off, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes tails wag.

Here, your mornings might start with a loop around our on-site walking paths before the sun climbs, greeting other pet parents along the way, and your evenings can be spent on your private balcony watching the light change over the mountains while your furry friend lounges nearby. Whether it’s a quick visit to the Pet Spa after a dusty adventure, a romp at our Dog Park, or a short trip down Arizona Avenue to a dog-friendly patio in Downtown Chandler, Garrett Uptown makes it easy for you and your companions to thrive in Chandler, Arizona.

Paws Always Welcome at Garrett Uptown

At Garrett Uptown in Chandler, our amenities are designed with pets in mind. Let your pup burn off energy at the on-site Dog Park, rinse away the desert dust at our Pet Spa, or wander the community walking paths for a little fresh air before the heat sets in. Whether it’s playtime, cleanup time, or adventure time, our community makes it easy for pets — and their people — to live their best lives.

Explore Local Dog-Friendly Spots Just Steps from Home

At Garrett Uptown, we know pets are more than companions—they’re part of the family. Fortunately, our address on North Arizona Avenue puts you a straight shot from Downtown Chandler, where patios, parks, groomers, and trusted care are all within easy reach.

Dog-Friendly Patios in Downtown Chandler

Downtown Chandler is genuinely one of the most dog-welcoming districts in the East Valley. Start the day at Over Easy for brunch on the patio, grab a pour-over at Peixoto Coffee, or settle in at Maple House with your pup at your feet.

For craft beer, SanTan Brewing Company is the downtown anchor, with a spacious patio and water bowls for four-legged guests. The Perch Brewery & Pub offers a garden patio surrounded by brightly colored rescue birds — an experience your dog will find fascinating — while Pedal Haus Brewery brings a big wraparound patio with misters for warmer afternoons. Craft 64 rounds things out with wood-fired pizza and local brews at dog-friendly outdoor tables.

Come evening, The Brickyard Downtown serves shareable plates and craft cocktails outside, Recreo Cantina welcomes pups to its shaded garden patio, and Murphy’s Law Irish Pub keeps a covered patio that works year-round. Save room for a stop at The Screamery — few walks end better than ice cream.

Dog Parks & Trails

The City of Chandler maintains several fully fenced off-leash Bark Parks, each with doggy drinking fountains, benches, and agility features like tunnels, hurdles, and balance beams. Shawnee Park on West Mesquite is the closest to home, with Nozomi Park, Snedigar Sportsplex, and the shaded, three-acre Paseo Vista Recreation Area rounding out the list. Each park closes one day a week for maintenance, so it’s worth checking the city’s schedule before you load up the car.

For leashed walks, Veterans Oasis Park offers trails around an urban fishing lake with regular wildlife sightings, and Tumbleweed Park pairs wide open green space with a butterfly garden. Closer in, the Paseo Trail follows the Consolidated Canal for miles of flat, uninterrupted walking.

Beating the Arizona Heat

Every Chandler dog owner learns the pavement rule quickly: if it’s too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for paws. From roughly June through September, plan walks for early morning or after sundown, bring more water than you think you need, and consider protective booties for midday errands.

For the peak of summer, Mak Pack on South Gilbert Road offers something genuinely rare — a 10,000-square-foot indoor, air-conditioned dog park with obstacles, play structures, and a self-operated dog wash. Day passes and monthly memberships are available, and updated vaccination records are required for entry.

Pet Stores, Groomers & Boutiques

Just down the street at 2081 North Arizona Avenue, La Bella Paw Spa is about as convenient as grooming gets, offering full-service grooming, medicated baths, and breed-specific styling for dogs of all sizes. Canine Creek pairs full-service grooming stations with a self-serve bathing area and a retail shop stocked with premium food and supplies, and Bark & Luv on West Ray Road offers quality food and treats alongside raised self-service wash tubs sized for everything from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane.

Doggie Daycare & Boarding

Heading out of town or working a long day? Chandler Dogs 24/7 provides cage-free daycare, overnight boarding, and full-service baths in a facility that’s staffed around the clock — a real advantage if your pet needs medication or extra attention. Mak Pack offers daycare, 24/7 boarding, private suites, grooming, and professional training alongside its indoor park, making it an easy one-stop option.

Veterinary Care & Emergency Resources

For everyday care, Animal Medical Center of Chandler is an AAHA-accredited practice offering wellness, diagnostics, and surgery, and Chandler Gilbert Animal Hospital has served the community since 2007 with both routine and urgent care.

It’s worth saving these two in your phone now rather than later: VEG ER for Pets near Ray Road is open 24/7 with no appointment needed, and 1st Pet Veterinary Centers provides round-the-clock emergency care along with weekday primary care.

From sunrise walks and shaded patios to reliable grooming and care, Garrett Uptown makes it easy to embrace a pet-loving lifestyle in the heart of Chandler.

Pet Policy & Expectations at Garrett Uptown

We are a pet-friendly community! We allow no more than 2 pets per apartment and have breed restrictions. Our company utilizes PetScreening to monitor all four-legged residents. On this platform, every user will receive a portable, digital passport profile that captures and stores all your relevant pet and animal information including custom attestations, policy acknowledgements, vaccinations, and requirements. Because it’s digital, you can easily share your passport profile with our community staff.

Breed restrictions include: Akitas, American Bulldog, Boxer, Cane Corsos, Chow Chows, Dobermans, Dalmation, German Shepherds, Huskies, Karelian Bear Dog, Malamutes, Pit Bulls, Presa Canario, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, St. Bernard, Staffordshire Terriers, and any Wolf Hybrid. More information can be found at the end of the pet application. Questions? Visit our FAQs page for answers!