Strawberry Field is located in Central Park West to honor John Lennon. The area is shaded by elm trees and is punctuated by outcroppings of Manhattan schist. Yoko Ono, in addition to helping with the plans, donated over a million dollars for the landscaping and maintenance of the area. Strawberry Fields in New York City was named for the popular Beatles song “Strawberry Fields Forever.” The song was inspired by the childhood memories of John Lennon, who used to play in the garden of a Salvation

8.2K views · 149 reactions | On this day in 1985, Strawberry Fields was dedicated on the anniversary of John Lennon’s birthday. Join Central Park Conservancy Guide Ryan to find out the story behind one of the thoughtful details in this living and breathing memorial and “Garden of Peace.” ☮️  ✨ Learn the story behind your favorite parts of Central Park on our Heart of the Park Tour! https://bit.ly/4d74yOI | Central Park | Facebook

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