Even prior to its official opening last spring, national retail names such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Starbucks and Petco opened one after another inside The Parke shopping center in Cedar Park.
Retailers like these made the property an “excellent fit” for the portfolio of real estate company InvenTrust Properties Corp., which purchased The Parke in August, said Lance Billingsley, the company’s senior vice president of leasing.
InvenTrust, an Illinois-based firm, bought the 404,000-square-foot shopping center from Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group for approximately $112.25 million, according to a statement released by InvenTrust on Aug. 22.
“The Parke represents a truly unique opportunity to secure an A+ asset in one of InvenTrust’s core markets, Austin,” Billingsley said. “This property represents the type of high-quality assets InvenTrust will continue to invest in as we execute on our portfolio transformation strategy.”
Endeavor, a full-service commercial real estate group that also created The Domain in Austin and 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park, declined to comment to Community Impact Newspaper for this story. Endeavor developed The Parke, which is located near East New Hope Drive and Toll 183A.
“The Parke is also located at a strong retail corridor in one of Austin’s most affluent and fastest-growing suburbs,” said Michael E. Podboy, InvenTrust’s executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief investment officer, in the company’s Aug. 22 statement.
As of Oct. 17, 35 out of 40 retail spaces at The Parke were occupied by retailers, including the shopping center’s anchor, 365 by Whole Foods Market, according to InvenTrust’s website. Tenants range from national chains, such as Petco and Forever 21, to regional brands, such as Freebirds World Burrito.
“Some of [the stores at The Parke] really are almost kind of destination-type retailers, where people will drive from out of town to come and shop at [them],” said Phil Brewer, director of economic development for the city of Cedar Park. “That drives initial sales tax into the city, which helps us continue to maintain a low property tax rate and lower our property tax rate.”
Brewer said the recent sale was typical for developments like The Parke, which often sell to real estate investment trusts in three to five years after opening. He said the shopping center’s “high level” of tenants accelerated the ability for the property to sell.
Freebirds General Manager Lindsey Asencio said her restaurant has not been affected much by the sale of the development.
“The shopping strip was doing great prior and has been consistent despite the change of ownership,” she said. “The shopping center is always packed, especially on the weekends.”
Jennifer Sandoval, the area director for Quick Weight Loss Centers, agreed that business has continued as usual. Quick Weight Loss opened in The Parke in August, shortly before the property shifted hands in what Sandoval described as a “smooth” transition.
Austin-based company Twin Liquors also has a location in The Parke that opened in April.
“We have enjoyed working with Endeavor on this and many other projects and look forward to a good relationship with InvenTrust,” Twin Liquors President David Jabour said.
There are several retailers interested in the remaining five spaces open at The Parke as of Oct. 10, InvenTrust Director of Marketing Lisa Alexander said.
Billingsley said InvenTrust does not anticipate any construction on The Parke in the “near future” since the shopping center is so new.
The Parke Directory
The majority of retailers inside The Parke shopping center have already opened their doors, and several others plan to open soon. The Parke is located at 5001 Toll 183A, Cedar Park, and this directory includes each business’s suite number.
1. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream
Ste. N100/200 | 512-528-0091
www.dickssportinggoods.com
www.fieldandstreamshop.com
Opened in March
2. Petco
Ste. M100 | 512-690-9496
www.petco.com
Opened in April
3. Fantastic Sams
Ste. L400 | 512-986-4148
www.fantasticsams.com
Opened in August
4. Quick Weight Loss Centers
Ste. L300 | 512-768-8735
https://quickweightloss.net
Opened in August
5. Palm Beach Tan
Ste. L200 | 512-528-0233
https://palmbeachtan.com
Opened in March
6. Orangetheory Fitness
Ste. L100 | 512-807-0402
https://cedar-park.orangetheoryfitness.com
Opened in July
7. Tuesday Morning
Ste. J100 | 512-244-1018
www.tuesdaymorning.com
Opened in June
8. Buy Buy Baby
Ste. I100 | 512-690-2570
www.buybuybaby.com
Opened in September
9. Cost Plus World Market
Ste. H100 | 512-690-2568
www.worldmarket.com
Opened in September
10. Available
11. Maurices
Ste. G500 | 512-808-9466
www.maurices.com
Opened in August
12. Available
13. Club Pilates
Ste. G400 | 512-399-5212
www.clubpilates.com
Opening in November
14. Available
15. Bath & Body Works
Ste. G100 | 737-843-3008
www.bathandbodyworks.com
Opened in August
16. F21red by Forever 21
Ste. F200 | 512-382-2614
www.forever21.com/f21red
Opened in July
17. Old Navy
Ste. F100 | 512-528-0509
www.oldnavy.com
Opened in April
18. Michaels
Ste. E100 | 512-337-4985
www.michaels.com
Opened in April
19. Marshalls
Ste. D100 | 512-260-7362
www.marshallsonline.com
Opened in April
20. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Ste. C2100 | 512-690-5005
www.dsw.com
Opened in April
21. Nordstrom Rack
Ste. C1100 | 737-843-3100
www.nordstromrack.com
Opened in April
22. ULTA Beauty
Ste. B2100 | 512-259-1446
www.ulta.com
Opened in April
23. Available
24. Talbots
Ste. B1200 | 512-379-5509
www.talbots.com
Opened in August
25. Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center
Ste. B1100 | 512-710-3800
www.agebeautifullybhrc.com
Opened in July
26. 365 by Whole Foods Market
Ste. A100 | 512-690-2605
www.365bywholefoods.com
Opened in April
27. Starbucks
Ste. S100 | 512-621-4039
www.starbucks.com
Opened in March
28. Care Now Urgent Care
Ste. R100 | 512-595-7000
www.carenow.com
Opened in August
29. Capitol Wireless
Ste. R200 | 512-212-7189
www.capitolwireless.com
Opened in May
30. Walden Dental
Ste. R300 | 512-337-8562
www.waldendentaltx.com
Opening in October
31. Pro Nails & Spa
Ste. R400
Coming soon
32. Freebirds World Burrito
Ste. R500 | 512-572-0870
https://freebirds.com
Opened in July
33. Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Ste. R600 | 512-817-5047
www.potbelly.com
Opened in March
34. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Ste. Q100 | 512-782-8780
www.redrobin.com
Opened in September
35. Chuy’s
Ste. P100 | 512-260-7775
www.chuys.com
Opened in January
36. Mattress Firm
Ste. O100 | 737-205-1034
www.mattressfirm.com
Opened in March
37. Massage Heights Body + Face
Ste. O200 | 512-387-9840
www.massageheights.com
Opened in August
38. Twin Liquors
Ste. O300 | 512-260-7960
http://twinliquors.com
Opened in April
39. Available
40. Amplify Federal Credit Union
Ste. O500 | 512-519-5452
www.goamplify.com
Opened in June
Inven Trust’s portfolio
Retail real estate company InvenTrust Properties Corp. owns shopping centers like The Parke across the country. InvenTrust owns eight properties in the Austin area, including:|
• University Oaks in Round Rock
• Market at Westlake in West Lake Hills
• West Creek in Austin
• Shops at the Galleria in Bee Cave
• Scofield Crossing in Austin
• Walden Park in Austin
• Kyle Marketplace in Kyle
• The Parke in Cedar Park
Even prior to its official opening last spring, national retail names such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Starbucks and Petco opened one after another inside The Parke shopping center in Cedar Park.
Retailers like these made the property an “excellent fit” for the portfolio of real estate company InvenTrust Properties Corp., which purchased The Parke in August, said Lance Billingsley, the company’s senior vice president of leasing.
InvenTrust, an Illinois-based firm, bought the 404,000-square-foot shopping center from Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group for approximately $112.25 million, according to a statement released by InvenTrust on Aug. 22.
“The Parke represents a truly unique opportunity to secure an A+ asset in one of InvenTrust’s core markets, Austin,” Billingsley said. “This property represents the type of high-quality assets InvenTrust will continue to invest in as we execute on our portfolio transformation strategy.”
Endeavor, a full-service commercial real estate group that also created The Domain in Austin and 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park, declined to comment to Community Impact Newspaper for this story. Endeavor developed The Parke, which is located near East New Hope Drive and Toll 183A.
“The Parke is also located at a strong retail corridor in one of Austin’s most affluent and fastest-growing suburbs,” said Michael E. Podboy, InvenTrust’s executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief investment officer, in the company’s Aug. 22 statement.
As of Oct. 17, 35 out of 40 retail spaces at The Parke were occupied by retailers, including the shopping center’s anchor, 365 by Whole Foods Market, according to InvenTrust’s website. Tenants range from national chains, such as Petco and Forever 21, to regional brands, such as Freebirds World Burrito.
“Some of [the stores at The Parke] really are almost kind of destination-type retailers, where people will drive from out of town to come and shop at [them],” said Phil Brewer, director of economic development for the city of Cedar Park. “That drives initial sales tax into the city, which helps us continue to maintain a low property tax rate and lower our property tax rate.”
Brewer said the recent sale was typical for developments like The Parke, which often sell to real estate investment trusts in three to five years after opening. He said the shopping center’s “high level” of tenants accelerated the ability for the property to sell.
Freebirds General Manager Lindsey Asencio said her restaurant has not been affected much by the sale of the development.
“The shopping strip was doing great prior and has been consistent despite the change of ownership,” she said. “The shopping center is always packed, especially on the weekends.”
Jennifer Sandoval, the area director for Quick Weight Loss Centers, agreed that business has continued as usual. Quick Weight Loss opened in The Parke in August, shortly before the property shifted hands in what Sandoval described as a “smooth” transition.
Austin-based company Twin Liquors also has a location in The Parke that opened in April.
“We have enjoyed working with Endeavor on this and many other projects and look forward to a good relationship with InvenTrust,” Twin Liquors President David Jabour said.
There are several retailers interested in the remaining five spaces open at The Parke as of Oct. 10, InvenTrust Director of Marketing Lisa Alexander said.
Billingsley said InvenTrust does not anticipate any construction on The Parke in the “near future” since the shopping center is so new.
