Big Changes to Gardens Mall
A major redevelopment proposal at The Gardens Mall would replace the former Sears space with a roughly 140,000-square-foot Dick’s House of Sport. The City of Palm Beach Gardens’ development-review records list the mall project; the retailer and approximate size were also reported by WPTV. Status referenced here is as of August 16, 2026.
This is not a typical sporting goods store. Submitted plans describe an outdoor sports field, climbing walls, batting cages, golf and virtual-reality sports activities, camps and events, and additional retail space. Those amenities remain subject to final approval.
When this article was published on July 30, 2026, the proposal was under City review. By August 8, local reporting said it had received preliminary approval and still required a further vote for final approval. WFLX reported on that approval stage; confirm the City’s latest agenda, minutes, or approval record for any subsequent change.
The real-estate impact is worth watching, but the proposal alone does not establish a measurable effect on the broader Palm Beach Gardens market. A project like this may contribute to the mall’s entertainment, dining, sports, and family-oriented positioning, although any broader retail trend should be evaluated with dated market data rather than assumed from one proposal.
For nearby homeowners, stronger amenities may make some surrounding communities more attractive, particularly to families relocating from outside the area. The project may improve amenity appeal for some nearby properties, but its effect on residential or commercial demand and values cannot be determined without location-specific, dated market data.
The Gardens Mall is evolving into more than a shopping center. This project could further establish it as one of the area’s leading lifestyle destinations, although that remains a possibility rather than a settled result.
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