John Lennon Park
Parque John Lennon
A small neighborhood park in Vedado, where a bronze statue of John Lennon sits on a bench. It is a popular photo stop in Havana and a chance to see everyday local life.
The park is at the junction of 17th Street and 6th Street in Vedado and was originally called Parque Menocal. In 2000 the Cuban government unveiled a seated bronze Lennon by sculptor José Villa Soberón. The Beatles were once banned, but now Lennon is the star of the park, and the lyrics of "Imagine" are inscribed on the bench beside him. The statue's round glasses were stolen repeatedly, and attendants used to put the glasses back on for tourists who posed for photos. The park is free and open all day, and a visit takes only about ten minutes. It pairs well with the Colón Cemetery, the Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC) or a stroll through Vedado's streets. A taxi from the Old Town takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Colón Cemetery
- Fábrica de Arte Cubano
- Plaza de la Revolución
- University of Havana
- Hotel Nacional de Cuba
- Callejón de Hamel
- Malecón
- Barrio Chino de La Habana