The central tree is estimated to be over 600 years old, dating back to the period of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
The tree was officially recognized as a botanical monument of local importance in 1972.
The park occupies a space that once served as part of the defensive perimeter of the historic Kherson fortress territory.
It is one of the few surviving ancient trees within the city's urbanized central planning grid.
The Oak is a historic park site situated on Perekopska Street in Kherson, Ukraine, centered around a 600-year-old Quercus robur tree, locally known as the 'Zaporizhzhian Oak'. The park serves as a protected botanical landmark and a significant local historical monument. It features dense canopy coverage and is located near the regional administrative district. Due to ongoing regional instability in Kherson Oblast as of July 2026, the area is subject to security advisories and restricted public access. The site has historically functioned as an open-air historical attraction rather than a standard recreational park.
From the pedestrian path facing the tree's main trunk to capture its full girth and canopy scale.
Verify current local security status and regional travel advisories before attempting to visit.
Observe the fenced protection zone around the base of the ancient tree to prevent root soil compaction.
Attempting to visit during periods of heightened security alerts or military activity in the city center.
Due to the ongoing conflict in the region, the park may be subject to unpredictable closures or limited access.
Respect the restricted zones around the ancient tree; do not climb on the trunk or branches.
