Strawberry Fields

Great photo ops for Beatles fans here. Located at 72^nd Street and Central Park West, you will find the Dakota building where John Lennon lived and was murdered. As you enter Central Park, you will find a section of the park called Strawberry Fields that is dedicated to him. The highlight of this section is the Imagine mosaic.

A memorial for John Lennon located in Central Park. There is always a crowd of people here paying tribute to one of the greatest musician ever. If you want an unobstructed picture with the memorial, good luck!

Nothing nicer than any part of central park. My wife and I went to the fireworks show last night at the Bandshell and stopped by at strawberry fields for a little while. Its a great memorial to John Lennon. If you haven’t been there you should go.

A nice and quiet memorial to a great artist. Stumbled upon it completely randomly.
Part of the tourist experience of Central Park, but still, if you’re just visiting New York and are in the area, you should definitely stop by. There’s usually a gent there playing Lennon songs which adds to the ambiance (but must feel ad nauseam to him and to frequent visitors I reckon).
Enjoy the moment, take a photo, drop a couple of quarters for the busker appreciation and move along.

If you are in Central Park you definitely need to see this memorial. Be aware that this is a big tourist attraction so it’s always crowded with people but everyone is really respectful and you’ll have your chance to take a picture around the Imagine circle.
If you download the Central Park app on your iPhone you can also listen to Yoko Ono telling you the story on how they created this memorial in Central Park.
Also the Dakota is right across the street.

Strawberry Fields is a portion of Central Park that is a living memorial to John Lennon, who was shot nearby. British Boyfriend pointed this out, and it was nice in a way, that the city honored him with a peaceful spot in the park for all of us to enjoy.
It was a beautiful crisp Thanksgiving Day when were e were there, and a great spot to watch the parade! Having historical significance gave the place a bit of a soul.

Strawberry Field is beginning to show the wear and tear of age. This is a super busy tourist spot. I took my friend when she visited. We couldn’t get near to get a picture. There are always people singing, sitting on the benches, and crowding around with all their belongings with them.
For me, I pass by crossing the park. Sometimes I try to avoid it completely. It’s not quiet and serene like it used to be a long time ago.
If you are a tourist that must see it, good luck! I really don’t think there are any times it isn’t packed with people. Maybe if you go early In the morning.

I’m glad I took the time to stop by and check out this memorial! It really gave me peace of mind while I took a break from my worries in my busy schedule while I was up there in NYC. It was dark already but I didn’t feel scared at all (I was by myself) there were a lot of nice people there, families and couples, all enjoying the free live music. I love live music and let me tell you this place was non stop! Whenever a musician would finish his repertoire and leave another one would take over right away, I could spend hours there singing along to my fav Beatles songs (everyone sang along too). A truly magical experience. Any Beatle fan will love this place!

Visited March 2014
This was really easy to find and is right across the street from the Dakota. There were quite a few tours out when we went so it was really busy but worth tge visit so we could pay our respects.

Always a large crowd here, no matter the time of day or year. This is located near the 72^nd street entrance to the park, directly across from The Dakota (where John Lennon was shot). This is a truly lovely and beautiful memorial for the incredible song writer. Every time I come here, there is always someone singing or playing Beatles songs. Flowers are typically all around the memorial as well. No matter how many people are here, this place is always peaceful. A great stop when visiting central park.

lots of people but worth a look. RIP John Lennon. such a beautiful memorial.

Strawberry Fields is a memorable experience, especially for Beatles fans. The «Imagine» mosaic is an absolutely beautiful tribute to John Lennon. There are always local artists and musicians playing Beatles songs. It’s a vey peaceful and inspiring place to visit. It is also a short walk from the Dakota.

I will always remember when George Harrison died, and I went to Strawberry Fields. Somebody started playing «Something», as a crowd of a few dozens sang along. In a matter of minutes, that crowd became so big that people couldn’t fit on the fields anymore. I must have stayed there for at least a couple of hours, singing old Beatles songs with complete strangers, like we were best friends. I’m not even a Beatles fan, but that was one of the most touching experiences in my life. A true New York moment.

My parents had big LP albums that I used to stare at as a wide-​eyed little kid. I often stared at the Abbey Road cover and tried to see if I could remember and name all the Beatles-​especially difficult because of their long hair! One day in specific I remember trying to, and my mom or dad kind of somberly pointing to the man in a white suit with a beard crossing the street and saying «but he got shot, he died,» as it must have happened in the time since I had last looked at the album cover. I remember distinctly looking hard at his profile and wondering why? 35 years later it still seems an appropriate question without a good answer.
But Strawberry Fields is a nice memorial to John Lennon and a thoughtful sentiment. (The name of the song as I understand it comes from an area John escaped to as a boy at a boarding school/​orphanage.) The actual area did to me look like just another pleasant area of Central park, but it was a freezing winter morning — in summer I’m sure its a more lively scene. (Either way a man did try to sell me tickets to something Beatles related.)
There’s the «Imagine» mosaic, and it’s a nice quiet area to reflect but I wished there was a little bit more substance and a bigger memorial in the area.

This is an awe-​inspiring place in Central Park. There are always people decorating the mosaic and usually folks singing. It’s a wonderful experience to be able to join in on random sing-​alongs. I was lucky enough to be here on Dec 8, 2000 for the 30^th anniversary memorial celebration of John Lennon. The vibe of the place was joyful and anywhere you went there were groups of musicians playing Beatles and Lennon songs. White candles were passed out to everyone. We lit them before the minute of silence. It was an emotional experience, but so worth the trip!

Memorial for John Lennon so it’s worth a visit for Beatles fans — even if you’re not a fan, which is weird. You can reflect and rue what could have been, or just pass through and say you’ve been there.
It will get a little crowded here especially at the Imagine circle, with visitors and locals mingling about. Besides them, musicians hanging out and jamming is the norm.
Good version of the song by the way (
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What can I say — it is all about John Lennon and every time I go it feels like I am in a church. Everyone is respectful and you can almost forget you are in the middle of New York City. Even though this is a big tourist attraction, there is room for all and if you wait long enough your perfect picture will frame itself. What a beautiful spot.
Not far from The Dakota …

A lasting tribute to the master John Lennon. Just off Central Park West you can step into a section of Central Park dedicated to Master Songwriter, Beatle, Father & Husband who was taken from the world far to early.
Grab a guitar, notebook or sit in silence and pay homage to a man who all he wanted was peace & love for all humanity. I find the is place a tourist trap but also a place to collect thoughts and put life in perspective.
Thanks to Yoko Ono and city of NY for creating and maintaining this area for all to enjoy.
JOHN YOU RULE!
And FRANK wants to know who really was the walrus?

Pros:
(+) Beautiful memorial for John Lennon from The Beatles
(+) Create arrangements around the Imagine circle
(+) Always some kind of entertainment around the area (musician, artist, singer, etc)
(+) Plenty of seating
(+) Beautiful garden
(+) Bike tours
(+) Easy access from the train
Cons:
(-) None.
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Who would rate this place less than 5 stars?!?
Even if you’re not a die hard Beatles fan… this place is beautiful and has to be seen.
What’s not to like about Strawberry Fields.
It’s beautiful.
It’s well maintained.
Plenty of seating.
It’s easily accessible from the train.
Bike tours… learn the history of Strawberry Fields… the story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono and how they moved across the street to be near this park… and how Yoko Ono still lives in the same place till this day… plus learn the history of the rest of Central Park. I myself would never think to take a bike tour, but because I had friends visiting town in such a short period of time… I knew we couldn’t possibly see all of Central Park in one day. So I figured taking them on a bike tour would be an awesome experience for them. I’m glad we did because they enjoyed it… and I have to admit, so did I…

If you are a Beatles or John Lennon fan, this is a must-​visit.
This is just a small part of Central Park with a nondescript memorial to John Lennon. However, the place is almost always busy with fans paying their respects. It always makes me wonder what John would have brought to the world if he were still alive today.
This site is close to the Dakota — the famed apartment building that John lived in (and where Yoko Ono still lives). John was shot and killed at the front door of the Dakota and you can see that spot if you are interested, although the exact spot is not open to the public.