Overview
Rufus Dog Park is a small unfenced dog area at 304 2nd St in Rufus, Oregon, close to Interstate 84.
This is a rest stop rather than a destination park. There is no fence, so dogs need to be under control or on a lead.
Facilities are basic but useful for travellers: parking, waste bags, an accessible portable toilet and open ground for a stretch or a game of fetch.
A restaurant, motel and gas station are within walking distance, which is the main reason people stop here.
Hours, amenities and rating come from this park’s Google listing, and are checked against what visitors report in their own reviews. Listing last updated 19 Sep 2026. We record what those sources say; we do not inspect parks in person.
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- 304 2nd St, Rufus, OR 97050
- 45.693900, -120.738343
What to Expect at Rufus Dog Park
don bolin is clear about what it is and is not: "This is not a fenced dog park but there are bags and a ADA portable toilet. Tons of room to play fetch or leash walk. The people of this town are nice and are safe drivers."
Bill Esser frames it as a stop on a journey: "Nice and quiet. Restaurant, motel, and gas station within walking distance. Your on your own for restrooms."
Patrick Pushckor agrees it is "a nice, quiet place to park. With a good restaurant and lounge next door," and Mike Caruso found it near empty, which made it "great place to let the dogs run."
Treat this as a break in a long drive rather than somewhere to let a dog off-lead unsupervised.
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