Oak Park in Minot ND is the home of many birds, some of the quite unique. Allowing dogs in the park may have an adverse affect on them and the joy that bird watchers get watching them. I am a dog owner but I would still never think of imposing them on people trying to enjoy a day at the park. Currently there are only 2 Minot parks that don't allow dogs. The city has a bark park and many other parks that are not hosts of wildlife, enjoy your dog in one of those.