Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
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Neighbourhood: Central Park
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- 72nd St • 2 min walk
- 66th St – Lincoln Center • 9 min walk
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- therichastillStevenage, United Kingdom3,315 contributionsAll You Need Is LoveOn your visit to Central Park I would definitely recommend a visit to Strawberry Fields. It is a beautiful, tasteful tribute to John Lennon who used to live in New York City and was sadly killed nearby. As well as the Imagine mosiac there is also the Garden of Peace. There is a plaque on a rock nearby to show the nations that have endorsed this. It is a beautiful place to contemplate life and that we need more love in our lives.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 October 2023
- EvaBothell, Washington1,153 contributionsBeautiful tribute to 40th anniversaryWhile out on my morning run through Central Park, I wanted to make sure to pay my regards to one of my favorite artists. The day prior marked his 40th passing anniversary. It was heartwarming to experience it with other fans and seeing some notes and letters placed. Truly a special memorial.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 December 2023
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota5,971 contributionsMoving Tribute to John Lennon. Usually Crowded with Many Annoying TouristsMoving tribute to the great John Lennon who was taken from us by a gunman a short distance from this spot. Try to go early in the day when it is not overrun with hordes of tourists. I enjoyed the musicians nearby playing Beatles tunes but the mob at the memorial and the frenzy to get a selfie sitting on the memorial is really annoying.Visited May 2023Travelled soloWritten 10 April 2024
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Brooke Hinkle
New York796 contributions
Apr 2021
All Beatles lovers, peace-makers, and dreamers must visit this memorial in honor of John Lennon. Often there is a performer playing Lennon’s music nearby, or a table set up with artwork. The location in Central Park is great, and it is relatively easy to walk to depending on where you start from.
Written 25 April 2021
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johnnnita
Napa, CA2,397 contributions
Mar 2022
We heard of this memorial to John Lennon and stopped by to see what it was all about. We enjoyed Lennon's songs with and without the Beatles. Of course, we know the story of his tragic demise not so far away.
It's a decent enough dedication and if you've never seen it, it's worth walking by. Be aware that it is sort of a tourist trap and during our visit, there was one outdoor vendor pushing souvenirs. That sort of soured the scene.
Still, there's much to see in Central Park and this is only one attraction. There's so much more to appreciate.
It's a decent enough dedication and if you've never seen it, it's worth walking by. Be aware that it is sort of a tourist trap and during our visit, there was one outdoor vendor pushing souvenirs. That sort of soured the scene.
Still, there's much to see in Central Park and this is only one attraction. There's so much more to appreciate.
Written 15 July 2022
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Sirenita123
Coventry, UK1,831 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
On the west side of Central Park is Strawberry Fields. Who can’t be moved by this beautiful tribute to The Beatles and the gorgeous “Imagine” mosaic in loving memory of the late, great John Lennon. Across the street is the Dakota Building where he lived. Very thoughtfully undertaken as a dedication to him and his music. Wonderful.
Written 28 February 2020
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Cudds
Holyhead, UK7,285 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Being a scouser from Liverpool i had to come to John Lennons “Imagine memorial”
It was poignant to pay my respects for “our John”.
Johns and the Beatles music was so far ahead of its time , the music and lyrics are timeless.
In Madrid ( June ‘19 ) Klopps redmen won the CL 6 times 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆and in December 2019 we became the Club World Champions.
It was poignant to pay my respects for “our John”.
Johns and the Beatles music was so far ahead of its time , the music and lyrics are timeless.
In Madrid ( June ‘19 ) Klopps redmen won the CL 6 times 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆and in December 2019 we became the Club World Champions.
Written 7 January 2020
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Charlotte
93 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
What a lovely tribute to a legend. We didn’t even realise this was in Central Park so it was a surprise find for us. It was lovely to see how many people paid their respects there, the mosaic is beautiful and people frequently respectfully add decor / flowers etc to it. Definitely walk by if you have time.
Written 7 March 2022
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natters14
Portsmouth, UK3,331 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
I found this part of the Park, really peaceful and reflective and it felt quite emotional.
Although it was fairly busy, there was a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, made nicer with a good busker singing and playing guitar to Beatles song, making it more atmospheric.
Recommend - well worth a visit!
Although it was fairly busy, there was a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, made nicer with a good busker singing and playing guitar to Beatles song, making it more atmospheric.
Recommend - well worth a visit!
Written 10 April 2023
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Ale
Buenos Aires, Argentina163 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We went as a family to explore the immense outdoor park, the famous Central Park in Manhattan. Of course I had one thing in mind, going to my appointment to the space where the beloved and always well-regarded John Lennon is permanently remembered.
I think Lennon really liked walking around NYC, especially Central Park. Video clips such as Mind Games or the iconic photo with the black and white t-shirt with the initials of the city and in that environment partially testify to this.
For all this, I believe that the site within the park called Strwberry Fields John Lennon Memorial is a fair and beautiful tribute to this tremendous musician and artist who will always make us sing and dance.
It doesn't have much sophistication, it's not a museum, it's just a kind of marble mosaic floor with a star inscribed in the center with the word imagine in the middle of a nice grove of trees with benches to sit on.
But when we get together and stop there with other walkers, tourists or residents and sing along with a street artist (or not) some of their unforgettable songs, the dimension of the place changes. We are outdoors in a peaceful trance evoking and dreaming. We imagine ourselves together with our friend Lennon proclaiming Give peace a chance or singing the unforgettable I wanna hold your hand... You are missed John!
I think Lennon really liked walking around NYC, especially Central Park. Video clips such as Mind Games or the iconic photo with the black and white t-shirt with the initials of the city and in that environment partially testify to this.
For all this, I believe that the site within the park called Strwberry Fields John Lennon Memorial is a fair and beautiful tribute to this tremendous musician and artist who will always make us sing and dance.
It doesn't have much sophistication, it's not a museum, it's just a kind of marble mosaic floor with a star inscribed in the center with the word imagine in the middle of a nice grove of trees with benches to sit on.
But when we get together and stop there with other walkers, tourists or residents and sing along with a street artist (or not) some of their unforgettable songs, the dimension of the place changes. We are outdoors in a peaceful trance evoking and dreaming. We imagine ourselves together with our friend Lennon proclaiming Give peace a chance or singing the unforgettable I wanna hold your hand... You are missed John!
Written 24 May 2024
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Ricky M
St. George, Canada50 contributions
Aug 2022
This was a nice memorial to John Lennon. It is located on the west side of central park and is directly across from The Dakota where he was shot. There was a guy singing tribute songs and others selling memorabilia. I went there with my teenage son and he thought it was nice. There are also benches to sit on.
Written 7 September 2022
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reise3
1,287 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This is a nice area in Central Park near Central Park West at West 72nd Street with the mosaic "Imagine" memorial for John Lennon. There's usually a musician playing John Lennon/Beatles music and there are several benches to sit and listen. Plenty of touristy Beatles mementos sold nearby.
Written 15 January 2023
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,971 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Moving tribute to the great John Lennon who was taken from us by a gunman a short distance from this spot. Try to go early in the day when it is not overrun with hordes of tourists. I enjoyed the musicians nearby playing Beatles tunes but the mob at the memorial and the frenzy to get a selfie sitting on the memorial is really annoying.
Written 10 April 2024
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michellesssmp
Milford, Connecticut
What season is the best to visit? I will be in Central Park with winter
Written 23 August 2017
I am not sure. We were there in August in the middle of summer and it was very hot. You would be able to do the walk around the teardrop shape garden path, but if it snows the "Imagine" mosaic on the path would be covered in snow. If no snow, I would say go. There's bound to be other visitors there as well as buskers.
Written 1 September 2017
Whats the address for this memorial, how do I find it?
Written 25 August 2016
It's 1 w 72 St. That's where he lived it's called the Dakota building and once you there in the corner you'll find it if you ask anyone where the memorial they will tell you.
Written 2 September 2016
John will be missed we loved being there but what we saw was very good but no t shirts to be seen
Written 29 March 2016
We where glad there was market traders as some of the rubbish sold just to make a quick buck And John would not liked it Just be glad to be there take a picture and enjoy the moments
Written 29 March 2016
My uncle is a big John Lennon fan and i am sorry to say , he has ask that i bring back a shirt ref the john Lennon memorial is there such a thing ?????
Written 4 October 2015
There were people selling t shirts & other memorabilia the day we were there
Written 5 October 2015
No, but there are a few benches...
Written 29 September 2015
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