Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza: A Tribute to Arizona's Heritage

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Mesa, head to the Mesa Arts Center located at 1 E Main St and catch the Valley Metro Bus Route 30. Ensure you board the bus heading towards 44th St/Washington, which will take you to Phoenix. Stay on the bus for about 40 minutes and disembark at the stop closest to 17th Ave and Washington St. From there, walk a short distance west on Washington St for about 5 minutes until you reach the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at 1700 W Washington St.

• Light Rail

  Make your way to the nearest light rail station, which is the Mesa Downtown Station at 1 E Main St. Board the light rail heading towards the Sycamore/Main St station. After about 20 minutes, transfer at the 18th St/Washington light rail station. From there, walk south on 18th Ave for about 10 minutes until you arrive at the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza located at 1700 W Washington St.

• Bicycle

  If you're up for a bike ride, you can rent a bike at a local rental shop in Mesa. Start your ride from downtown Mesa and head west on Main St towards Phoenix. Continue along the designated bike lanes for approximately 8 miles, following Main St until you reach a slight left turn onto 17th Ave. Continue until you reach Washington St. Turn right onto Washington St and the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza will be on your left at 1700 W Washington St.

• Walking

  If you are in the downtown area of Mesa, you can enjoy a scenic walk. Start from the Mesa Arts Center and head west on Main St. Continue walking straight for about 2 miles until you reach 17th Ave. Turn left on 17th Ave and walk south until you reach Washington St. Take a right on Washington St and you will find the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at 1700 W Washington St.