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Construction has begun on a major mixed-use project in northwest Oklahoma City that will bring a large Scheels sporting-goods megastore and new housing to the area. Work on the site signals a multi-year development that city leaders say could reshape retail patterns and add hundreds of jobs in the region.
Developer Randy Hogan confirmed crews are moving earth at the property just north of Kilpatrick Turnpike and west of Lake Hefner Parkway. The project sits at 14401 N. Portland Ave. and spans roughly 144 acres; the initial grading phase covers about 120 acres.
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The centerpiece is a 330,000-square-foot Scheels store that will anchor a mixed-use complex of shops, restaurants and residential units. A building pad for the anchor tenant is already visible on the site and is expected to be handed over next month as the development moves into vertical construction.
The first phase includes retail frontage and a planned multi-family parcel of about nine acres on the north side of the property — Hogan said that area could become townhomes or a less-dense rental product to complement the shopping corridor.
- Address: 14401 N. Portland Ave., northwest Oklahoma City
- Site area: ~144 acres (first phase: ~120 acres)
- Scheels store size: 330,000 sq ft
- Construction schedule: 22-month build for initial work; store completion targeted Q4 2027
- Projected opening: March 25, 2028 (grand opening activities spring 2028)
- Jobs: An estimated 500 positions tied to the project
- Incentive: $8 million performance-based package from the City of Oklahoma City
Timing and next steps
Hogan said the developer aims to complete as much of the first phase as possible before Scheels begins its move-in period. The anchor store itself is slated to finish construction in the fourth quarter of 2027; after that the retailer will use several months to install inventory, train staff and build in-store attractions such as an indoor Ferris wheel ahead of the spring opening.
Other retailers are reportedly evaluating spaces along the complex’s frontage. Western-wear chain Cavender’s has already committed to a new prototype location just south of the Scheels site. Beyond that, Hogan said discussions are ongoing but there are no additional public announcements yet.
City incentives and economic impact
The City of Oklahoma City approved a performance-based incentive of $8 million for the project. Under the arrangement, Scheels must meet a minimum of $100 million in annual sales to qualify for the full incentive. Officials estimate the deal will add about $2.1 million to the city’s general fund over time.
Planners project the development will create roughly 500 jobs, with construction and retail positions contributing to local employment during and after build-out.
Local context and potential effects
For residents, the most immediate consequence will be construction activity and changing traffic flows near the Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lake Hefner Parkway corridors. City leaders and the developer are positioning the site as a regional draw that could bring new-to-market retailers to Oklahoma City, boosting shopping options north of the metro core.
Longer term, the combination of large-format retail and residential offerings is intended to create a destination where people can live, work and shop in close proximity. That mix could influence property values, transit demand and future commercial leasing in nearby neighborhoods.
What to watch
- Delivery of the building pad next month and the start of vertical construction
- Announcements of additional retail or dining commitments beyond Cavender’s
- Traffic and infrastructure plans related to increased visitation
- Timing for residential plans — whether for-sale townhomes or rental units
Hogan described Scheels as a key draw for the site and expressed optimism that the retailer’s presence will help attract a broader tenant mix. City officials say the arrangement aligns with efforts to expand commercial investment in Oklahoma City’s northwest quadrant as growth continues across the metro area.
