Business News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Dick’s Sporting Goods to open first Colorado ‘House of Sport’ in Thornton The new 90,000-square-foot facility will be at 16401 Washington St. inside Thornton’s Larkridge Shopping Center Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Scott Olson, Getty Images A sign with the company logo hangs above the entrance of a Dick’s Sporting Goods store on May 20, 2014 in Niles, Illinois. By Jessica Alvarado Gamez | jalvarado@denverpost.com PUBLISHED: June 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM MDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening its first Colorado “House of Sport” within Thornton’s Larkridge Shopping Center, an interactive mega store where athletes can browse sneakers, buy gear and even use a golf simulator. The 90,000-square-foot facility, almost twice the size of a typical Dick’s store, is nearing completion on about 11 acres at 16401 Washington St. While the House of Sport will offer a selection of team sports equipment, athletic apparel and footwear, along with golf and outdoor recreation gear, it is designed primarily as a community destination centered on sports and activity, according to planning documents submitted to the city. An image of the Larkridge F1 A4 L1C, Dick's House of Sport development project site. The 90,000-square-foot retail facility at 16401 Washington St. will include team sports gear, a climbing wall, golf simulators, and batting cages. (Image from the list of Thornton development projects) The store will include interactive features such as an indoor climbing wall, TrackMan golf simulators and batting cages, giving customers opportunities to try out equipment and build their skills. Apparel shops, a large footwear deck and a specialty “House of Cleats,” along with hardline merchandise sections, will be located around the proposed climbing wall. In addition, a dedicated service bar will offer on-site support for gear, including bike repairs, hockey skate sharpening, and baseball glove steaming and conditioning while customers shop. The Larkridge Shopping Center’s website says the new location is expected to open in late fall of this year. The opening is part of the sports retailer’s broader growth strategy, which includes plans to open between 75 and 100 House of Sport locations by 2027. The company anticipates hiring for 166 positions, including 126 part-time employees, 32 full-time employees, and 12 salaried management positions. Early plans submitted to the city said the projected capital cost for improvements was estimated at $38 million, covering the new construction of the building, along with the site development needed. 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