The 300,000-square-foot facility, located at 750 E. New Hope Dr., will bring specialty shops, dining experiences and even a Ferris wheel to the Austin suburb when it opens its doors Aug. 29.

Iowa-based Scheels says the Cedar Park store — its second in Texas — will feature more than 75 specialty departments focused on outdoor recreation, team sports and fitness, alongside in-store attractions designed to draw families.

Specialty services will include golf club fittings, bike repair and tune-ups, and archery equipment setup and maintenance. Trained staff assigned to each department will assist customers across a range of activities.

Among the planned entertainment features are a 65-foot indoor Ferris wheel, arcade games and a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. The company said these elements are intended to turn the store into a day-trip destination rather than a typical shopping experience.

The location will also include Ginna’s Cafe, serving soups, sandwiches and other menu items.

Recruitment events are slated for Friday, May 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scheels Career Center, located at 11044 Research Blvd., Building C, Suite 400. Applicants are asked to submit their application before arriving and be prepared for an on-site interview. 

Scheels currently has 34 stores across 16 states, with the majority clustered in the Midwest and Southwest. In addition to the Cedar Park store, it also has a location in The Colony, outside of Dallas. Three other stores in other states are listed as “coming soon” on the company website.