The Park, a 185-acre mixed-use campus in Berkeley Heights, announced that six new retailers will occupy The District at The Park in July 2026.
The Park, formerly Connell Corporate Park, is undergoing a transformative $500 million redevelopment, evolving from a traditional office campus into one of New Jersey’s newest destination neighborhoods.
A key component is The District at The Park, a vibrant 60-acre downtown anchored by a walkable main street with approximately 160,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment.
The latest retailers include Four Spoons Ice Cream Company, a family-owned ice cream shop; Doner Shack, a Mediterranean-inspired concept serving street-food favorites and kebabs; and Cafe Exchange, a two-story social café offering premium coffee, food and an evening wine bar.
Additional offerings are Prime IV Hydration & Wellness, which will feature a modern wellness facility; Dogtopia, providing daycare, overnight and holiday boarding as well as premium spa services for dogs; and Greatness Wins, an elevated athletic apparel brand founded by Chris Riccobono, Derek Jeter and Misty Copeland, which will open its first flagship location along District Drive.
“After years of working on The Park’s transformation, seeing these diverse retail additions come to fruition is incredibly exciting,” said Shane Connell, executive vice president at The Connell Company. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome these new concepts to The District at The Park and expand the campus’ offerings.
“The mix of wellness, dining and lifestyle brands reflects the momentum behind what we’re building, and each one brings something fresh, energetic and inviting to the neighborhood.”
Capricorn Retail Advisors serves as The Park’s exclusive retail leasing consultant, overseeing all leasing activities for the project.
Currently, it has secured agreements for more than 37,000 square feet of retail space and is continuing to negotiate additional deals as they fill the remaining space.
“The District at The Park is an amazing one-of-a-kind project, and it’s been wonderful to see the strong interest and enthusiasm it continues to generate,” said Larry Weinstein, principal at New York City-based Capricorn Retail Advisors.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring Capricorn’s experience to the table and help shape a diverse tenant mix that aligns with the vision for this dynamic neighborhood. The momentum we’re seeing confirms that The Park is becoming one of New Jersey’s most compelling mixed-use destinations.”
The Park also offers existing national and local operators, including the 176-room Embassy Suites Hotel, a 112,000-square-foot Life Time Fitness Center, Starbucks, Grain & Cane, FIELDHOUSE and over 1.5 million square feet of work resort offices that are 97% occupied, including a co-working membership club, Round Table Studios.
