John Lennon's Strawberry Fields Memorial in Central Park

The Strawberry Fields memorial—the official John Lennon tribute—is located in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, directly across from the Dakota Building where Lennon lived and was killed.

Dedicated on October 9, 1985 (Lennon's 45th birthday), the 2.5-acre teardrop-shaped landscape was designed by Bruce Kelly with Yoko Ono's input. The iconic "Imagine" mosaic—a gift from Naples, Italy—sits at its center, surrounded by benches, elm trees, and flower beds.

Strawberry Fields is a designated Quiet Zone, honoring Lennon's peace advocacy. Fans gather daily; annual vigils mark his birthday and death anniversary (December 8).

Named after the Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" (inspired by a Liverpool Salvation Army home), the memorial endures as a global pilgrimage site for peace and music.