A Tribute to Greatness: The Jesse Owens Memorial

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the University of Michigan campus, head south on State Street toward South University Avenue. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with East Huron Street. Turn right onto East Huron Street and walk until you reach the intersection with North Main Street. Turn left onto North Main Street and continue walking until you reach the park area where the Jesse Owens Memorial is located. The memorial is situated at approximately 42.2685707 latitude and -83.7415235 longitude.

• Public Transit

  From downtown Ann Arbor, take the AATA bus line #4 or #5. Board the bus at the nearest stop and ride towards the North Main Street. Get off at the North Main Street and East Huron Street stop. From there, walk north on North Main Street, then turn left onto East Huron Street. Continue walking until you reach the Jesse Owens Memorial located in the nearby park area.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start your journey at the University of Michigan campus. Head south on State Street, then take a left onto East Huron Street. Follow East Huron Street until you reach North Main Street. Turn left onto North Main Street and proceed to the park area where the Jesse Owens Memorial is located. Make sure to follow bike lanes wherever possible for safety.