Just east of Woodruff in the neighboring town of Roebuck, you can find another great place to get some fresh air and exercise with your pupper. The Tyger River Park is just 10 minutes from Woodruff, scenically situated along the Tyger River. In this park you can find a 0.75 mile hiking trail with access to the river for fishing or kayaking. You can also just kick back and relax on one of the benches, and watch the sights and sounds of the water crashing over the boulders in the river. Leashed dogs are welcome in this park and on the trail, but be sure that they leave only paw prints!

Directly west of Woodruff, you can find another puppy paradise in Simpsonville! The Simpsonville City Center is proud home to it’s very own dog park, just about a 20 minute drive away. The Simpsonville Dog Spot within the 14 acre Simsonville City Park, features separate fenced off areas for big dogs and the little guys. This park provides a safe environment for your pup to enjoy some exercise and pawsitive socialization. You kind find everything here you and your doggo would need for a good time, including shade trees, canine drinking fountains and waste bags. If you and your pup are looking for somewhere to crash after your adventures in this town, check in at the Quality Inn Simpsonville. They welcome two pets up to 50lbs for an additional fee.

If you and your pup are itching to spend some time in the Great Outdoors, the Croft State Park is the place to go! Located just 25 minutes northeast of Woodruff in the town of Spartanburg, this sprawling 7000 acre park is worth the drive. It can be accessed from the Camp Croft neighborhood. The park offers 12 miles of hiking trails that meander through rolling wooded terrain. There are two lakes within the park as well that you can hike around. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the whole park as long as they get picked up after. If you want to stay a while, the Croft State Park has dog friendly campsites as well. The campgrounds have modern restrooms and hot showers.