Francisco Albear Park commemorates the Cuban engineer, Francisco Albear, who was responsible for designing the Acueducto de Albear, a system to bring freshwater from the Vento springs into the city of Havana. At the center of the park is a white marble statue of Albear which was designed by the famed Cuban sculptor, Jose Villata Saavedra.
Parque Lennon, in the Vedado district in Havana, commemorates the British musician John Lennon. The park takes up one city block and is a pleasant green space filled with flowering trees and dotted with park benches. On one of these benches sits a statue of the former Beatle done by the Cuban sculptor José Villa Soberón
At the intersection of Paseo de Marti and Avenue de Bolivar sits Fraternity Park. In the past, this space has been used as a military exercise and training ground but now is a peaceful green area that offers much shade. The park is dotted with monuments, including busts of famous military leaders and the rather spectacular Fuente de la India, a marble statue of a crowned woman presiding over four sea beasts.
Central Park, or Parque Central (also known as Parque Jose Martí), is an excellent place to absorb the Cuban culture. The park is in the center of an architecturally attractive set of hotels and businesses. It features many exotic plants, royal palm trees and beautifully manicured gardens. It is often a central meeting location for friends and a comfortable place to come and relax.
