SOUTHPARK MALL
SouthPark Mall is a ±800,000 SF regional shopping center prominently positioned off I-95, serving as the primary retail and entertainment destination for Virginia’s Tri-Cities region: Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, and surrounding communities. The property is anchored by a stable economic base driven by Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, regional healthcare networks, and a diversified employment sector. SouthPark features Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Regal Cinemas as anchor tenants, supported by a diverse mix of 80+ national retailers, specialty shops, and dining options.
- 230 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- www.southparkmallmall.com
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Key Highlights
Largest
Employers & Education
- Fort Gregg-Adams:
23,000 personnel | 70,000 trainees | 5.1 miles | 12 minutes - Bon Secours Southside Medical Center:
1,400 employees | 7.6 miles | 14 minutes - Virginia State University:
4,600 students | 1,000 employees | 3.2 miles | 9 minutes - Richard Bland College:
2,598 students | 400 employees | 9.8 miles | 18 minutes - Brightpoint Community College:
12,000 students | 1,000 employees | 9.5 miles | 14 minutes
Area
Tourism
The area is seeing growth in hospitality demand:
- Hotel Petersburg opened in 2023 and serves as a high-quality host venue for business and economic development prospects.
- In 2024, voters approved a Live! Casino Virginia project in Petersburg—a $1.4 billion entertainment district expected to bring significant foot traffic, hospitality demand, and fiscal impact.
- Additional drivers include Fort Gregg-Adams events, historical attractions, trade shows, and the Keystone Museum.
Area Growth
& Development
Public, Private & Institutional Investments:
- $2M+ federal funding for water upgrades; Route 460 and I-95/I-295 modernization underway.
- PGT Innovations: $54M facility in Prince George (659 new jobs).
- Atlantic Strategic Minerals: $50M+ investment in mining operations.
- DroneUp: $20M R&D facility at Richard Bland College.
- Civica Rx & Phlow: Operational pharmaceutical campuses contributing to a regional life sciences cluster.
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