A pawsome feature in the Jack Hoeven Park neighborhood is the Dakota Bark Park. Spanning over 3-acres, this fenced in park will have your pup romping and socializing with other pups with unleashed fervor. If you have a smaller shy pooch, there is a separate area where he can play without being intimidated by larger dogs. Pup loving neighbors will often plan a play date for the kids and the pooch and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outside of the dog park. You can sit on benches under the shade trees and watch the pups play and roll around in the grass. The park even provides a water fountain and doggie waste bags!  If you need a pooch-friendly place to spend the night, check out Souris Valley Suites where two pets can stay for an additional fee.

Students and dog-lovers who live around Minot State University are often found strolling with their pooch at the 11^th & 11^th Park. The large open space features a playground for the kids and horseshoes for the adults. You will need to keep your pup on a leash, but you can walk around the area, or take a break at one of the picnic shelters. Fido will have a snifftastic time rolling in the grass and exploring the trees and plants. When you need a place to spend the night with your pooch, Super 8 and the Grand Hotel are both pet-friendly!