NewPark Mall
A super-regional shopping mall in Newark, California, serving the Tri-City area of the East Bay.
Last updated August 24, 2026
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Overview
NewPark Mall is a super-regional shopping center in Newark, California, near the Interstate 880 and Mowry Avenue interchange. Opened on August 6, 1980, the mall was developed to serve shoppers in Newark, Fremont, Union City, and surrounding East Bay communities. Its approximately 1.16-million-square-foot footprint made it one of the area's major enclosed retail destinations, and during its strongest period it accommodated more than 140 retailers. The mall began with Macy's and Sears as its principal department-store anchors. Its tenant mix expanded through the 1980s and 1990s with Mervyn's, Emporium-Capwell, and JCPenney. Subsequent changes reflected the broader restructuring of American department stores and the competitive growth of nearby open-air retail districts. Emporium-Capwell was replaced by Target in 1996, Old Navy arrived in 2000 after relocating from Fremont Hub, and several former anchor spaces later changed use following store closures. NewPark Mall underwent a substantial redevelopment program during the 2010s. The work, completed in early 2017, included a 12-screen AMC Theatres complex with an IMAX auditorium, refreshed public areas, new food and restaurant space, and a glass-enclosed restaurant zone designed to provide views across the property. Two pizza restaurants also opened as part of the renovation period. AMC replaced Target after Target moved to Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont in 2012, with the cinema opening on January 28, 2016. The property has experienced considerable anchor and tenant contraction. Mervyn's closed in 2007 and its space became Burlington Coat Factory in 2010. Sears announced a closure in 2018 and exited the mall in September of that year. JCPenney closed in April 2019, and Burlington moved to Pacific Commons in 2020. Macy's, one of the mall's original anchors, announced a planned closure in January 2025 and closed in March 2025. By 2025, the center reportedly had slightly more than 40 retailers, alongside AMC Theatres, Jack's Restaurant & Bar, and 24 Hour Fitness. NewPark Mall is also being repositioned as a mixed-use site. Plans approved in 2021 called for a 319-unit apartment complex and a 162,000-square-foot Costco on the southeast portion of the property, including the former JCPenney and Burlington locations. Costco opened on November 18, 2023. Further proposals involve redeveloping the former Sears building and parking area with apartments, other mixed-use elements, green space, and modified parking. In June 2026, T&T Supermarket was reported to be planning a more than 72,600-square-foot California flagship-style location in the former Macy's space, with an anticipated late-2027 opening. The mall property also hosts a Sunday farmers market operated by the Marin Farmers Markets nonprofit organization and sits near Ohlone College's Newark campus and Newark Memorial High School.
History
NewPark Mall opened in Newark, California, on August 6, 1980, as a large enclosed shopping center serving the East Bay's Tri-City area. The original anchor lineup included Macy's and Sears. The center's location near Interstate 880 and Mowry Avenue gave it access to Newark, Fremont, Union City, and nearby communities, while its proximity to Ohlone College's Newark campus and Newark Memorial High School connected it to major local institutions. The mall expanded its department-store offering in 1985, when Mervyn's opened after moving from Fremont Hub. Emporium-Capwell followed in 1989 after relocating from a site near Washington Hospital, now associated with Washington West. JCPenney became another anchor in 1991. Emporium-Capwell's space was converted to Target in 1996. Old Navy, also relocating from Fremont Hub, joined the center in 2000. During the 2000s, NewPark Mall reached a high point of more than 140 stores. The period also brought significant tenant turnover. Old Navy closed in 2005 and was replaced by Steve & Barry's in 2007. Mervyn's closed in 2007, and Burlington Coat Factory subsequently occupied the space in 2010. Target moved to Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont in 2012. The former Target space was later redeveloped for AMC Theatres, whose 12-screen complex opened on January 28, 2016. The property underwent a major physical renovation during the mid-2010s, with work completed in early 2017. Improvements included updated common areas, a new restaurant zone enclosed by glass walls, additional dining, and two pizza restaurants. The AMC complex, including an IMAX screen, became a key entertainment component of the mall's repositioning. Anchor closures continued after the renovation. In 2015, Sears Holdings spun off 235 properties, including the NewPark Mall Sears location, into Seritage Growth Properties. Sears later announced that the store would close in a nationwide round of 78 closures; the NewPark location shut in September 2018. JCPenney closed in April 2019 in a program targeting 27 underperforming stores. Burlington departed in 2020 for Pacific Commons. Macy's, which had been present since the mall's opening, announced its closure in January 2025 and ended operations in March of that year. NewPark Mall's later development strategy has emphasized nontraditional anchors and mixed-use intensification. In July 2021, Newark officials and Brookfield Properties approved plans for a 319-unit apartment complex and a 162,000-square-foot Costco. Costco opened on November 18, 2023, on the southeast side of the property. Proposals for the former Sears building and its parking lot include apartments, other mixed-use development, green space, and a reconfigured parking layout. By 2025, the mall had contracted to slightly more than 40 retailers but continued operating with AMC Theatres, Jack's Restaurant & Bar, 24 Hour Fitness, and a Sunday farmers market run by Marin Farmers Markets. In June 2026, T&T Supermarket was reported to be planning a large store in the former Macy's space, potentially opening in late 2027. These changes illustrate NewPark Mall's evolution from a conventional department-store-centered mall into a hybrid retail, entertainment, food, grocery, warehouse-club, and residential-oriented property.
- 2025
Macy's closes
[1]Macy's closes its NewPark Mall store in March after announcing the location's inclusion in a national closure plan.
- 2023
Costco opens
[1]A 162,000-square-foot Costco opens on November 18 on the southeast portion of the property.
- 2019
JCPenney closes
[1]JCPenney ends operations at the mall in April.
- 2018
Sears closes
[1]The Sears store closes in September after a nationwide closure announcement.
- 2017
Major renovation completed
[1]A broad renovation adds refreshed public areas and an expanded restaurant and dining zone.
- 2016
AMC cinema opens
[1]AMC opens a 12-screen movie complex with an IMAX auditorium in the former Target space.
- 1996
Target replaces Emporium-Capwell
[1]The former Emporium-Capwell location is converted into a Target store.
- 1991
JCPenney becomes an anchor
[1]JCPenney opens at the mall.
- 1989
Emporium-Capwell opens
[1]Emporium-Capwell joins the mall after moving from a location near Washington Hospital.
- 1985
Mervyn's added
[1]Mervyn's expands the anchor lineup after relocating from Fremont Hub.
Products and positioning
A community-serving East Bay shopping and entertainment destination undergoing transition from a traditional department-store-anchored mall toward a smaller retail, dining, entertainment, grocery, warehouse-club, and mixed-use format.
Entertainment · 2016
AMC Theatres
A 12-screen cinema complex opened in the former Target space in January 2016. Its facilities include an IMAX auditorium and serve as one of the mall's principal entertainment attractions.
Warehouse retail · 2023
Costco
A 162,000-square-foot Costco warehouse opened on the southeast portion of the mall property in November 2023, occupying a site associated with former JCPenney and Burlington locations.
Dining
Jack's Restaurant & Bar
A restaurant and bar operating among the mall's food-service and leisure offerings.
Fitness services
24 Hour Fitness
A fitness facility listed among the mall's active service-oriented tenants.
Farmers market
Sunday farmers market
A Sunday market operated on the mall property by the Marin Farmers Markets nonprofit organization, providing locally oriented food and agricultural products.
Brand decisions
2026
Plan a T&T Supermarket conversionProduct launchBackground
Following Macy's departure, the former department-store space became available for a new large-format tenant.
Action taken
T&T Supermarket was reported to be developing a more than 72,600-square-foot grocery store intended for the former Macy's building.
Aftermath
The store was expected to open in late 2027; the project represents a continued shift toward grocery and experiential uses.
2021
Approve mixed-use and warehouse-club redevelopmentStrategyBackground
Vacant or underused anchor areas created an opportunity to add residential and large-format retail uses to the property.
Action taken
Newark City Council and Brookfield Properties approved plans for 319 apartments and a 162,000-square-foot Costco.
Aftermath
Costco opened in November 2023, while additional residential and mixed-use proposals for the former Sears site remained in development.
2017
Reposition the mall through renovation and entertainmentStrategyBackground
The property was adapting to changing retail conditions and the arrival of competing shopping centers in the East Bay.
Action taken
NewPark Mall completed extensive renovations, introduced a glass-walled restaurant area and additional dining, and added a 12-screen AMC cinema with IMAX.
Aftermath
The project broadened the property beyond department-store retail, although the mall subsequently experienced additional anchor closures and a substantial reduction in its store count.
Recent events
- 2026
T&T Supermarket plans NewPark Mall location[1]
Product launch
T&T Supermarket was reported to be planning a more than 72,600-square-foot store in the former Macy's building, with a projected late-2027 opening.
- 2025
Macy's announces NewPark Mall closure[1]
Other
Macy's announced on January 9, 2025, that its NewPark Mall store would close as part of a nationwide plan affecting 66 stores. The store closed in March 2025.
- 2023
Costco opens at NewPark Mall property[1]
Product launch · Other
A new Costco warehouse opened on November 18, 2023, on the southeast portion of the property associated with the former JCPenney and Burlington locations.
- 2021
Newark approves apartment and Costco plans for mall property[1]
Other
The Newark City Council and Brookfield Properties approved plans for a 319-unit apartment project and a 162,000-square-foot Costco on part of the mall property.
- 2020
Burlington relocates from NewPark Mall to Pacific Commons[1]
Other
Burlington moved from its NewPark Mall location to Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont.
- 2019
JCPenney closes NewPark Mall store[1]
Other
JCPenney closed its NewPark Mall location in April 2019 as part of a plan to shutter 27 underperforming stores.
- 2018
Sears announces NewPark Mall closure[1]
Leadership change · Other
Sears announced that its NewPark Mall store would close as part of a nationwide program affecting 78 stores. The location closed in September 2018.
- 2017
NewPark Mall renovation program reaches completion[1]
Other
An extensive renovation program was completed in early 2017, adding refreshed areas, restaurant space, two pizza restaurants, and a glass-walled dining area overlooking the property.
- 2016
AMC Theatres opens at NewPark Mall after Target relocation[1]
Product launch
A 12-screen AMC cinema complex, including an IMAX auditorium, opened on January 28, 2016, replacing the former Target use after Target relocated to Pacific Commons in Fremont.
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