President Obama offered to leave his daughters' outdoor playset at the White House for President-elect Trump's grandchildren to use.

But the incoming president said no thanks.

CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller, in a series of tweets Thursday, described the rejected offer, saying the playset has now been removed from the White House grounds.

The playset positioned outside the Oval Office in March 2009 for youngsters Malia and Sasha has been removed. pic.twitter.com/KMFWo8I8Az — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

A WH official says the Obama WH offered to keep the playset for @realDonaldTrump kid/grandkids, but was turned down. pic.twitter.com/zxELtLijUo — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

So the WH playset was removed and donated to "a local organization serving those in need," says WH official. pic.twitter.com/eIJiPft64J — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

It always reminded me of the Lunar Lander from the Apollo missions. pic.twitter.com/wlFkAwuRjp — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017



Trump will be inaugurated president Jan. 20.