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Flying a drone at South Mountain Park/Preserve, Phoenix

No-flyLast verified Nov 9, 2026 · 3 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

No. South Mountain is a Phoenix park and preserve that isn't designated for drones, and city code bans drone takeoffs and landings there. Use a designated park like Desert Foothills instead.

Status
No-fly
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Drone rules at South Mountain Park/Preserve

  • Phoenix City Code 24-49 bans drone takeoffs and landings in city parks and preserves that aren't designated for drones.
  • South Mountain Park/Preserve is not on the city's list of designated drone parks.

Nearby restrictions

  • Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.

Getting there

Pin shows Dobbins Lookout.

Sources

↗ Phoenix City Code 24-49 (drones in city parks)↗ Phoenix Parks: radio-controlled aircraft parks↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

South Mountain Park/Preserve drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at South Mountain Park/Preserve?

No. South Mountain is a Phoenix park and preserve that isn't designated for drones, and city code bans drone takeoffs and landings there. Use a designated park like Desert Foothills instead.