Jenks has $630 million in projects recently built or in the works. Another $100 million in projects that will be announced soon.
https://tulsaworld.com/business/local/big-time-development-landing-in-no-longer-small-town-jenks/article_2284802c-abcb-11ed-9858-6f1ecbb4ffad.html

Some highlights:

The Simon "Premium" (whatever that means) Outlet Mall located south of the Creek Turnpike on the river is back under construction
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/1c/21cbe876-f6df-573e-917e-000fe8217b22/55f419abaf24a.image.jpg
https://tulsaworld.com/business/local/work-resumes-at-proposed-jenks-outlet-mall-after-project-stalled-in-2020/article_ed38bea2-a70f-11ed-aecf-2fc9f9b08e9e.html

The low water dam for the Arkansas now is funded after federal grants and funding from the Creek Nation:
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/officials-sign-agreement-to-build-south-tulsa-jenks-low-water-dam/article_33260e0c-9067-11ed-b6b1-9b4c65128c2e.html

On the campus of the Oklahoma Aquarium a climbing gym is planned:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/74/2744d186-ad72-11ed-9412-a71417b44673/63ed4578aad2d.image.jpg?resize=1006%2C500

Also on Oklahoma Aquarium campus a High Five entertainment center with bowling, bars, laser tag:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2c/a2cf31ae-ad70-11ed-87d5-0bf763f4fad3/63eea1da39cc7.image.jpg?resize=890%2C500
https://ktul.com/news/local/austin-based-high-5-entertainment-to-expand-in-jenks

Again on Oklahoma Aquarium campus a ten million dollar food hall:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/ba/ebab3f60-ad72-11ed-8a7f-03fe46e03a61/63eea25b35b0a.image.jpg?resize=888%2C500
https://www.fox23.com/news/high-5-entertainment-moving-in-near-jenks-riverwalk-crossing/article_ddcbf332-cda5-5117-9192-e5296617fa76.html

On main downtown there are a few new projects:

A $10 million expansion of historical Main Street buildings for the headquarters of Telford Insurance:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/ce/2ceaf21c-dd09-11ec-b2ff-57e3886be29c/628f9dc1ecb11.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800
https://tulsaworld.com/business/local/10-million-mixed-use-project-headed-to-downtown-jenks/article_850f33e4-daa8-11ec-9792-53a0679eb07b.html

A couple of blocks down the street on main four story mixed use building:
http://paine-associates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MJ-Elevation-1.jpg
http://paine-associates.com/properties/main-street-jenks-mixed-use-project/

Across the street from the last project is a $70 million mixed use complex including 300 apartments and retail:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/8a/48a23e56-ad70-11ed-a7f5-fb4d520f14e3/63eea19dad6c1.image.jpg?resize=890%2C500

Another large development is at Main and US-75. The Gateway Development where Kevin Stitt's Gateway company is based. A second office building is under construction, a third is planned. A hotel just opened. A 8 story hospital is planned and an indoor shooting complex is planned.

Wow very cool!

Awesome developments!

Jenks is a powerhouse.

Across the street from the last project is a $70 million mixed use complex including 300 apartments and retail:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/8a/48a23e56-ad70-11ed-a7f5-fb4d520f14e3/63eea19dad6c1.image.jpg?resize=890%2C500

Another large development is at Main and US-75. The Gateway Development where Kevin Stitt's Gateway company is based. A second office building is under construction, a third is planned. A hotel just opened. A 8 story hospital is planned and an indoor shooting complex is planned.
This development looks awesome.

This development looks awesome.

That is currently an empty lot on Main Street at the RR tracks. Hopefully it's able to get off the ground, it will fill a huge hole.

Another view of the Paine & Assoc. project which is on the other side of the RR tracks. It replaces an empty building and lumber yard next to Rustic Gate Creamery and George's Pub. Great spot for a future commuter rail station with a direct rail line to downtown Tulsa

http://paine-associates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Main-Street-Jenks-Current-01.jpg

http://paine-associates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DJI_0088-1.jpg

Awesome! I need to get up there and drive around. It seems like there are tons of these projects all over Tulsa.

ANOTHER huge Jenks development: https://www.newson6.com/story/63f36e72d41c5207245a2f16/new-entertainment-venue-market-coming-to-jenks

Absolutely wild how much they are getting. It's like a dam has burst all the sudden. The outlet mall, the big mixed use, the Paine & Assoc. project BG918 posted above, and now this. Crazy.

Sure hope Sapulpa gets a little splash over soon. We've got a bunch of new business coming into our downtown but ultimately we have a new master plan to bring in some major development like this.

Lululemon opening a store on Main St in Jenks
https://www.newson6.com/story/649cc057562c39737d37909a/more-restaurants-lululemon-coming-to-downtown-jenks

Ripken Baseball Experience approved by Jenks City Council
https://www.fox23.com/news/local/jenks-city-council-voted-7-0-to-move-forward-with-cal-ripken-baseball-project/article_7b38c1de-16b4-11ee-8052-d3626805f886.html
https://ripkenbaseball.com/

I wish OKC suburbs were doing this well. None are anywhere close to getting a Lululemon, or anything comparable to it.

Norman hates development, Moore only allows crappy strip malls, Edmond, for some reason, doesn't have any upscale retail developments. I just don't get it.

ANOTHER huge Jenks development: https://www.newson6.com/story/63f36e72d41c5207245a2f16/new-entertainment-venue-market-coming-to-jenks

Absolutely wild how much they are getting. It's like a dam has burst all the sudden. The outlet mall, the big mixed use, the Paine & Assoc. project BG918 posted above, and now this. Crazy.

Sure hope Sapulpa gets a little splash over soon. We've got a bunch of new business coming into our downtown but ultimately we have a new master plan to bring in some major development like this.

Ironically, I think the announcement of the new dam helped:

https://journalrecord.com/2022/12/29/dam-project-to-create-long-coveted-lake-between-tulsa-jenks/

Ironically, I think the announcement of the new dam helped:

https://journalrecord.com/2022/12/29/dam-project-to-create-long-coveted-lake-between-tulsa-jenks/

Agree, still a ways out but at least it's in the works


Survey, design, and engineering work is expected to begin in early 2024 and continue through 2025, with construction beginning in mid-2025. A completion date is expected by mid-2027.

The dam will also have a pedestrian bridge
https://ktul.com/resources/media/a51cd3c9-2d84-4aed-bbb2-1856bd8fca43-medium16x9_damfunding2.JPG?1607649128210

Agree, still a ways out but at least it's in the works



The dam will also have a pedestrian bridge
https://ktul.com/resources/media/a51cd3c9-2d84-4aed-bbb2-1856bd8fca43-medium16x9_damfunding2.JPG?1607649128210

Not tooooo far out. 4 years will be here before you know it and most of these proposed projects will start opening over the next 1-2 years. I bet that area becomes a lot more popular as 2027 nears...good call on them getting out ahead of it.

It's insane how much has been proposed in that area for the next few years. It's said a lot, but it will be completely unrecognizable. I just can't believe it took so long for all this development to catch on. Jenks has been a hot spot for the suburbs for a long time.

This dam/bridge and all the revitalized green space will interact well with the several large new businesses going in which include new restaurants, pickleball courts, and other entertainment - not to mention the outlet mall!

More stores have been announced for the Tulsa Premium Outlets which opens August 15th.

Previously released stores:
BOSS
Lacoste
Michael Kors
Kate Spade
Vinyard Vines
Ann Taylor
Abercrombie & Fitch
adidas
American Eagle Outfitters
Aerie
Carhartt
Coach
Crocs
Janie & Jack
Levi’s
New Balance
Puma
Ulta
Under Armour
Tory Burch
Polo Ralph Lauren
Nike
Columbia Sportswear
Vera Bradley
Los Cabos Little Kitchen
Camp Pickle

Newly announced stores:
Auntie Anne's
Banana Republic Factory Store
Barbee Cookies
Bath & Body Works/White Barn
BoxLunch
Carter's
Cavender's
Claire's
Fabletics
Five Below
Gap Factory
Glitz Nails & Spa
Grunt style
Guess
Hot Topic
HUK
IT'SUGAR
J. Crew Factory
JD Sports
Journey's
Kay Jewelers Outlet
Les Parfums
Lids
Loft
Miss A
Oakley Vault
Old Navy Outlet
Perfumania
Perry Ellis
Rack Room Shoes
Rally House
Samsonite
Simply Southern
Skechers
Spencer's
Sugar Llamas
Sunglass Hut
Tea Bear
The Cosmetics Co.
Torrid
Tradehome Shoes
Victoria's Secret
What-A-Toy/Elegant Stone
Zales the Diamond Store Outlet
Zumiez

So the outlet mall has been open for a weekend now and it has been a hit so far. I haven't bothered trying to check it out yet because the parking has always been full when I go past. I'll give it a few weeks. Definitely a strong start.

Haven't seen much else kick off in Jenks from all the other projects that were announced a year or so ago - other than the central downtown stuff with Tedford Insurance. I'd really like to see at least one of those residential developments and the Jenks Market come in. Seems like there has been some blowback from residents due to all the construction and traffic, so that might be slowing things down. They've also been very slowly rebuilding main street. I wish they had just closed it off and gotten it done in a couple of months, because I am pretty sure they are pushing a year now for less than a couple miles of two-lane road.

OKC person here, but when I have visited Jenks, i've always been surprised about how "small town" it feels with so many 2 lane roads and everything feeling very disconnected from the next thing. Sort of like isolated areas rather than a connected community. Am I just going to the wrong places in town or is that accurate?

OKC person here, but when I have visited Jenks, i've always been surprised about how "small town" it feels with so many 2 lane roads and everything feeling very disconnected from the next thing. Sort of like isolated areas rather than a connected community. Am I just going to the wrong places in town or is that accurate?

Spot on - I think it's due to the natural constraints that are unique to Jenks: the Arkansas River on one side, levees surrounding the city, Polecat Creek floodplain to the south, the Riverside airport to the north. The downtown has a connected feel with the high school but the neighborhood areas are disjointed.