dedicated dog park

Ruff Canine Club

Overview: Ruff Canine Club is rated 4.5/5 from 196 Google reviews. This dog park offers a great selection of drinks, including beer, cider, and local options. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention the food selection can be limited.

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4.5(196 reviews)

Overview: Ruff Canine Club is rated 4.5/5 from 196 Google reviews. This dog park offers a great selection of drinks, including beer, cider, and local options. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention the food selection can be limited.

People say this dog park offers a great selection of drinks, including beer, cider, and local options. They also highlight the fun, warm, and inviting vibe, and the friendly people and dogs. Other reviews mention the food selection can be limited.

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

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Address1924 Ellen Rd, Richmond, VA 23230, USA
Phone(804) 562-2038
City pageRichmond
Imported fromRichmond, VA

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Amy Sanford6 months ago

My pups favorite place! Nice place to let your dog have fun while you enjoy a few adult beverages. Nice selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non. Limited food menu, but there are some snacks if you are hungry. Very attentive staff who are continuously attending to the furry friends and their humans, too!

Steven Casupanan12 months ago

What a great concept! I’ve taken my dog here numerous times and I can tell he enjoys getting around other dogs in a safe environment. The property is well-maintained and the “rufferees” are there to ensure the dogs are playing nicely with each other. I like how they screen all the dogs to ensure they are current with vaccinations to give peace of mind with who my pup is interacting with. They have events regularly and is a great place to build community for both the dogs and humans alike. The drink and food options are great with a variety of choices from a snack to a quick meal for humans and offer some treats for purchase for the dogs. You can join with a membership for unlimited access or just purchase a day pass.

Angie Cabell3 months ago

Great spot for dogs AND people! Clean, roomy, love the “rufferees” and a pretty good soft pretzel. Our 7 month old dog loved the chance to play with others and we loved the chance to omelet other great doggos!

ajs8245 months ago

Great place really clean and the staff is attentive to any dog aggression but the day pass is a little steep if you are just stopping by for half an hour or less especially with multiple dogs.

Kaelyn Cox3 months ago

After being a member for over a year, I feel confident giving an honest and heartfelt review. My dog and I absolutely LOVE Ruff and the wonderful community of friends, both human and canine, we've found here. The check-in process is quick and effortless, and the staff are always incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive. They genuinely care about the dogs and their owners, and it shows in every interaction. One thing I’ve noticed from other reviews is that some visitors don’t take the time to learn about the park’s requirements before arriving. I highly recommend setting up your account in advance to ensure your dog has all the necessary vaccinations and paperwork ready. This step not only makes your first visit smoother but also helps keep the entire community safe. Ruff’s strict vaccination policy is one of the things that truly sets it apart from other dog parks. As a member, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that every dog here is healthy and up to date on their shots. I never have to worry about my dog getting sick from another dog, and vice versa. If you are looking for a safe, friendly, and fun place where your dog can truly thrive, I cannot recommend Ruff enough. It is more than just a dog park. It is a place where lasting friendships are made and where dogs and their humans are genuinely happy. Please continue not allowing some dogs that have been banned come back. Puck and Kimbrough deserved to be banned and the majority of us really appreciate it. Allowing any of them back would cause those of us with well behaved dogs to no longer come.

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  • Monday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

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