Premier Mixed-Use Development Opportunity | Springfield, Missouri
Haag Brown Commercial is pleased to present development opportunities within The Ridge at Ward Branch, a master-planned mixed-use development spanning 100+ acres in Springfield's premier south retail corridor. Positioned at the intersection of South Campbell Avenue and James River Freeway (Highway 60), the development offers unmatched visibility, accessibility, and proximity to many of the region's most influential retail, tourism, and employment drivers.
The offering consists of approximately 14.28 acres of development land marketed as 10 individual lots. The available parcels offer flexibility for retail, restaurant, hospitality, office, medical, and mixed-use users, with opportunities to purchase individual lots or assemble larger tracts. The development is surrounded by a powerful mix of national retailers and community anchors, including Sam's Club, Walmart Marketplace, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Northern Tool + Equipment, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Andy's Frozen Custard, 7 Brew Coffee, Zaxby's, and The Library Center.
One of the development's most unique advantages is its direct connection to the Ward Branch Greenway, part of the larger Ozark Greenways trail system. The trail provides pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the area while creating an attractive lifestyle-oriented environment that continues to draw residents and visitors alike.
The Library Center, located immediately adjacent to the property, serves as one of Springfield's largest community destinations and welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors annually, making it one of the top regional draws in the market. Combined with the area's growing residential density, including more than 400 apartment units currently under construction, the corridor continues to experience increasing demand for restaurants, retail services, entertainment, and hospitality uses.
The development's growth trajectory is further strengthened by the planned WaterWalk at The Ridge by Wyndham, a four-story, 126-room extended-stay hotel expected to begin construction in 2026. The project will add over 80,000 square feet of lodging accommodations and create an additional source of daily consumer activity within the development.
Beyond its immediate trade area, The Ridge benefits from Springfield's position as the commercial, healthcare, and tourism hub of Southwest Missouri. The property is located just 3.7 miles from the global headquarters of Bass Pro Shops, one of the most recognized outdoor brands in the world. Bass Pro's flagship Outdoor World and the adjacent Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium attract millions of visitors annually and serve as one of Missouri's premier tourist destinations. The property is also strategically positioned between Springfield and Branson, providing access to one of the Midwest's most significant tourism corridors, including attractions such as Silver Dollar City, Big Cedar Lodge, and Branson's entertainment district.
With strong traffic counts exceeding 75,000 vehicles per day on James River Freeway and 45,000 vehicles per day on Campbell Avenue, The Ridge at Ward Branch represents one of the most compelling development opportunities currently available in the Springfield market.
Joshua Brown
Haag Brown Commercial
