Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills, MD 21679
About the Business
Wye Oak State Park, located at 14214 Old Wye Mills Road in Maryland, is a 29-acre park that serves as a tribute to the historic Wye Oak Tree, which fell in 2002. The park features a pavilion with a section of the Wye Oak trunk and the original tree site, open for viewing daily from sunrise to sunset. Next to the fallen tree stands a colonial-era brick structure that was once a one-room schoolhouse, believed to be the second oldest school in Talbot County. The Queen Anne Garden Club restored the schoolhouse, known affectionately as the "Little House," in 1952, furnishing it with period-appropriate items. The park also serves as a reminder of Maryland's rich natural resources, with the Department of Natural Resources leading efforts to preserve and protect the state's environment. Additionally, the park provides information on the National Human Trafficking Hotline and the Maryland General Assembly's fraud hotline. Visit Wye Oak State Park to experience history, nature, and conservation efforts in one picturesque setting.
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Location & Phone number
14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, MD 21679, United States
Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 19:00
Friday:
08:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
07:00 - 20:30
Reviews
"Really not much here to see. The historic oak is gone. They have a young progeny growing. I guess you can boast of having been to Maryland's smallest state park."
"Was looking for a place to walk the dogs. Didn’t realize it would be a 2 minute walk. Pointless. How is this even worthy of being called a “park”? It’s a roadside historical marker."
"Lovely, well-kept park with the "new" old Wye Oak planted and growing strong. A large piece of the original oak resides in the center of a pavilion on the grounds. The nearby little structure is "the 'Little House' in the shade" from said original oak and may have been a one-room school house in the past. Nice to see a Maryland tradition being carried on and the site being kept as a remembrance to Maryland's rich early history."
"My coworker suggested this park since I mentioned to him that Terrapin Nature Park is closed and that I was looking for a park to take my girls in the way to the beach. He suggested this park. To my surprise, this park is very small but has interesting history. Nothing war related which is refreshing since most parks in the East Coast usually have some sad times association with them. The piece of tree remaining is still big, but which the tree is still alive and growing. Parking is in front of the little house before the historic marker, or along the road next to the marker."
"Worthwhile stop when in the area. A state park for a Tree that is no longer there, only the stump remains covered by a gazebo. I question if this rises to the level of a state park but fun site to see if you embrace the silliness. Parking: very limited parking off the side of the street, large gravel area across the street by the grain silos."
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