John Lennon Park, Urban park in Vedado, Cuba

John Lennon Park occupies a full rectangular block on Calle 17 between Calles 6 and 8 in Vedado, with a circular plaza at its centre reached by four stairways of nine steps. Large trees, ornamental plants and lawns fill the grounds, and iron benches line the wide paths. At the right end of one bench sits José Villa Soberón's life-size bronze of Lennon, left arm along the backrest, right leg crossed over the left knee.

The park, formerly Parque Menocal, was renamed after a 1990s tribute concert when Carlos Varela proposed the name from the stage. The bronze statue by José Villa Soberón was unveiled on 8 December 2000, the 20th anniversary of Lennon's murder, with Fidel Castro attending. A rock concert took place simultaneously at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune.

The park was renamed after a 1990s rooftop-style concert planned at the Habana Libre; when authorities refused, it moved to this park, where Carlos Varela played "Guillermo Tell" and proposed the name. The bronze Lennon, by José Villa Soberón, sits at the bench's right end; his round glasses are often stolen, but a guard places them on request.

The park is easily accessible in the Vedado area and sits near numerous restaurants and local gathering spots. Visitors can stop by anytime to use the benches and enjoy a moment of rest.

The marble tile at the foot of the bench quotes "Dirás que soy un soñador pero no soy el único", the Spanish rendering of the line from "Imagine". The bench's backrest carries the city's coat of arms moulded at its centre.