A peaceful 2.5-acre memorial dedicated to John Lennon, directly across Central Park West from The Dakota where he lived and died. The "IMAGINE" mosaic at its center draws visitors every single day of the year.
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John Lennon's memorial sits across Central Park West from The Dakota, the apartment building where he lived and was killed in December 1980. The black-and-white "IMAGINE" mosaic at its center is a constant gathering point — flowers, candles, and street musicians appear every single day. On his birthday (October 9) and the anniversary of his death (December 8), the crowds run thousands deep and stretch back through the park. The memorial was designed by Lennon's wife Yoko Ono and opened in 1985. Best time to visit: weekday mornings when it's quietest and the mosaic is most visible.
Weekday mornings before 10am — the mosaic is clear, the crowds are thin, and musicians are just setting up.
The area was officially named a “Garden of Peace” and includes plants donated from countries around the world.
John Lennon's memorial sits across Central Park West from The Dakota, the apartment building where he lived and was killed in December 1980. The black-and-white "IMAGINE" mosaic at its center is a constant gathering point — flowers, candles, and street musicians appear every single day. On his birthday (October 9) and the anniversary of his death (December 8), the crowds run thousands deep and stretch back through the park. The memorial was designed by Lennon's wife Yoko Ono and opened in 1985. Best time to visit: weekday mornings when it's quietest and the mosaic is most visible.
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