What’s New and Coming to Mansfield, Arlington, and Grand Prairie
Our corner of the Metroplex keeps growing, and it can be hard to keep track of what just opened and what’s on the way. Here’s a roundup of recent openings and projects in the works in Mansfield, Arlington, and Grand Prairie. Opening dates can shift, so check with the business before you make the drive.
Mansfield
Recently opened
- Costco, 1500 S. US Highway 287. Opened August 25, 2026.
- Rock N Roll Sushi, 2301 E. Broad St. at the Shops at Mansfield Towne Square. Opened August 10, 2026, the chain’s first Texas location.
Coming soon
- Trader Joe’s, 3020 Matlock Road. Construction is expected to start December 1, 2026, with completion around March 1, 2027.
Arlington
Recently opened
- DICK’S House of Sport, The Parks Mall at Arlington, in the former Sears space. Opened in late July 2026. The roughly 120,000-square-foot store includes virtual golf, virtual batting cages, and a rock climbing wall.
Grand Prairie
Recently opened
- BJ’s Wholesale Club, 1021 IKEA Way. Opened May 15, 2026.
Coming soon
- Black Bear Diner, 3715 S. Highway 161. Expected to open by mid-December 2026.
- White Castle, planned for the EpicCentral area along Highway 161. It will be the chain’s third Texas location. No address or opening date has been released.
- Cutter & Buck announced a fulfillment center in Grand Prairie in April 2026, bringing more than 150 jobs.
If you’re getting to know these three cities, two other posts may help: my guide to Mansfield ISD and my neighborhood guide to Grand Peninsula.
If you’re interested in property in Mansfield, Arlington, or Grand Prairie, I’m happy to help.
Sources
- Costco, Mansfield warehouse location
- CultureMap Fort Worth, Rock N Roll Sushi opens in Mansfield
- City of Arlington, DICK’S House of Sport officially open at The Parks Mall
- City of Grand Prairie, development update
- Black Bear Diner, new Grand Prairie location
- FOX 4, White Castle to open third Texas location in Grand Prairie
About the Author
Christina Kang is a broker associate with CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, serving buyers and sellers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, from Denton County to Johnson County. A former state certified residential appraiser, she holds the GRI, MCNE, and CLHMS designations and brings a hands-on understanding of how homes are built, updated, and valued. She lives in Grand Prairie, where she has renovated much of her own home.