Woodland Hills Mall
A super-regional shopping mall in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with more than one million square feet of retail and entertainment space.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Woodland Hills Mall is a large enclosed shopping center at 7021 S. Memorial Drive in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Covering more than one million square feet, it serves as a super-regional retail destination for the Tulsa metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The property combines department-store anchors, specialty retailers, restaurants, food-service operators, family amenities, and public-transit access. The mall opened in August 1976 after being developed jointly by Dayton-Hudson Corporation and Homart Development Company. Its initial anchor lineup included Sears, John A. Brown, and Dillard's, with more than one hundred specialty stores arranged across two levels. Sears opened before the remainder of the center, and the original building was designed by Charles Kober & Associates of Los Angeles; Coleman-Ervin & Associates designed the Sears store. The opening established Woodland Hills as one of the major enclosed retail destinations in the Tulsa market. The center expanded in 1982. That project added a fourth anchor, Sanger-Harris, together with a food court and additional smaller stores. The anchor roster subsequently changed as department-store chains consolidated or exited the market. After the John A. Brown chain disappeared, JCPenney took over its location in 1985. Sanger-Harris was replaced by Foley's in 1987, and the location later became a Macy's store in 2006. Woodland Hills Mall received major renovations in 1995 and again in 2014, reflecting the continuing need to update the center's interior, tenant mix, and customer amenities. Simon Property Group has owned the mall since 2002. The property also illustrates the effects of changes in department-store real estate ownership. In 2015, Sears Holdings spun off 235 properties, including the Woodland Hills Sears location, to Seritage Growth Properties. Sears later announced on October 15, 2018, that the store would close as part of a nationwide program involving 142 store closures. The vacant anchor was ultimately replaced by a new Scheels All Sports store. The replacement was announced in August 2022, and the new building opened on October 19, 2024. The current anchor lineup identified in the reference material consists of JCPenney, Macy's, Dillard's, and Scheels. The mall has approximately 148 specialty shops and restaurants, including a substantial number described as unique to the Tulsa area. Its food court contains more than 580 seats and includes a fire pit, while standalone and adjacent restaurant offerings include Texas de Brazil and The Cheesecake Factory. Other amenities include a carousel, complimentary Wi-Fi, a children's play area, seasonal visits with Santa and the Easter Bunny, stroller rentals, and designated military parking spaces. Four principal entrances are named Acorn, Redbud, Maple, and Pinecone, with entrances distributed between the two floors. Tulsa Transit's routes 310, 440, 450, 460, and 490 serve the mall area.
History
Woodland Hills Mall opened in August 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a joint development of Dayton-Hudson Corporation and Homart Development Company. The original center occupied more than one million square feet and was planned as a two-level, super-regional shopping mall. Sears opened before the rest of the mall, while John A. Brown and Dillard's served as the other original anchors. More than one hundred specialty stores operated within the center at opening. Charles Kober & Associates of Los Angeles designed the mall, and Coleman-Ervin & Associates designed the Sears store. The first major expansion took place in 1982. It added the Sanger-Harris department store as a fourth anchor, along with a food court and more specialty retail space. The anchor lineup changed as department-store chains disappeared or were acquired. Following the failure of the John A. Brown chain, JCPenney occupied that anchor location in 1985. Sanger-Harris was replaced by Foley's in 1987; the same location later became Macy's in 2006. The mall underwent major renovations in 1995 and 2014. These projects supported the continued operation of the center as a major Tulsa-area retail destination while allowing its interior environment and tenant mix to evolve. Simon Property Group has owned the property since 2002. The mall's broader offering has included approximately 148 specialty shops and restaurants, with many described as unique to the Tulsa market. The Sears anchor became subject to a separate real-estate ownership structure in 2015, when Sears Holdings transferred 235 properties, including the Woodland Hills location, to Seritage Growth Properties. On October 15, 2018, Sears announced that the Woodland Hills store would close as part of a nationwide plan involving 142 stores. The closure created an opportunity to reposition the west side of the mall. On August 22, 2022, Scheels All Sports was announced as the replacement tenant and the former Sears building was slated for demolition. The new Scheels anchor opened on October 19, 2024. The current mall experience includes JCPenney, Macy's, Dillard's, and Scheels as principal anchors. The center also offers a food court with more than 580 seats, a fire pit, restaurants, a carousel, free Wi-Fi, a children's play area, seasonal holiday programming, stroller rentals, and designated military parking. Four principal entrances—Acorn, Redbud, Maple, and Pinecone—serve the two-level layout. Tulsa Transit routes 310, 440, 450, 460, and 490 provide bus service to the mall area.
- 2024
Scheels anchor opened
[1]The new Scheels All Sports building opened on October 19.
- 2022
Scheels replacement announced
[1]Scheels All Sports was selected to replace the former Sears anchor.
- 2018
Sears closure announced
[1]Sears announced that its Woodland Hills store would close in a nationwide closure program.
- 2015
Sears property transferred to Seritage
[1]The Sears Holdings property at the mall was included in the transfer of 235 properties to Seritage Growth Properties.
- 2014
Second major mall renovation
[1]The property received another major renovation.
- 2006
Macy's replaced Foley's
[1]The former Foley's location became a Macy's store.
- 2002
Simon Property Group acquired ownership
[1]Simon Property Group became the mall's owner.
- 1995
Major mall renovation
[1]Woodland Hills Mall underwent a substantial renovation.
- 1987
Foley's replaced Sanger-Harris
[1]The Sanger-Harris anchor was replaced by Foley's.
- 1985
JCPenney replaced John A. Brown
[1]JCPenney took over the former John A. Brown anchor location after the Brown chain ceased operating.
Products and positioning
A super-regional enclosed shopping center serving Tulsa and the wider northeastern Oklahoma market, positioned around department-store anchors, specialty retail, dining, family amenities, and convenient access to public transportation.
Department store anchor · 1985
JCPenney
JCPenney occupies the former John A. Brown anchor location. It provides broad department-store merchandise, including apparel, accessories, beauty products, home goods, and related services.
Department store anchor · 2006
Macy's
Macy's operates in the location formerly occupied by Sanger-Harris and later Foley's. The store contributes a broad selection of fashion, beauty, home, and seasonal merchandise to the mall's anchor mix.
Department store anchor · 1976
Dillard's
Dillard's has been an anchor since the mall's 1976 opening. It offers department-store fashion, accessories, cosmetics, home merchandise, and related services.
Sporting-goods anchor · 2024
Scheels All Sports
Scheels All Sports replaced the former Sears anchor after its announced demolition and redevelopment. The new building opened in October 2024 and broadened the mall's anchor offer with sporting goods, athletic apparel, outdoor equipment, and related retail categories.
Dining destination · 1982
Food court
The food court has more than 580 seats and includes a fire pit. Listed operators include Akira Sushi & Ramen, Auntie Anne's, Burger King, Charleys Philly Steaks, Chick-fil-A, Chinese Gourmet Express, It's Greek To Me, Nori Japan, Oh K-Dog & Egg Toast, Popeyes, Ruby Thai, and Taco Shop.
Brand decisions
2022
Replace the former Sears anchor with ScheelsStrategyBackground
The Sears anchor was announced for closure in 2018, leaving a major anchor location requiring redevelopment.
Action taken
The mall announced that Scheels All Sports would replace the Sears anchor and that the existing building would be demolished.
Aftermath
The new Scheels building opened on October 19, 2024, adding a sporting-goods anchor to the mall's tenant mix.
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