Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York

This “Garden of Peace” on the West Side of Central Park between 71st and 74th Streets was named Strawberry Fields in 1981. Designed by landscape architect Bruce Kelly, the 2.5-acre knoll is a living memorial to John Lennon. In 1984, Yoko Ono contributed $500,000 to the establishment of the garden, as well as an equivalent amount for its ongoing maintenance. Plants were contributed from 150 countries and the centerpiece, a black and white mosaic, was a gift from Naples and has the solitary word “Imagine” inscribed on it. It has become a gathering place for fans from all over the world.

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