WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has postponed plans to remove the historic Linden White Oak tree until later this summer. The removal is on hold pending a Historic Area Work Permit.
The Linden Oak is estimated to be more than 300 years old. It is listed in the Master Plan for Historic Preservation for Montgomery County and is located at the intersection of Rockville Pike, Beach Drive and Grosvenor Lane.
The Linden Oak has been in declining health for years. When it is removed, the base of its trunk will be left in place along with two existing plaques as a memorial. The salvageable wood will be repurposed into artwork or a bench in a nearby park.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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