What You'll Actually Find at Oklahoma City's Major Malls

Oklahoma City's three enclosed shopping centers serve different shopping patterns and store rosters. Understanding which mall matches your destination matters because the anchor tenants, specialty retailer mix, and foot traffic patterns differ significantly. This guide covers the operational reality of each property so you can plan a trip without wasting time on stores you're seeking elsewhere.

The Mall at短cross

Crossing Crossing the boundary between Oklahoma City and Edmond, The Outlets at Oklahoma City remains the dominant regional shopping destination for apparel, home goods, and department store shopping. The property anchors on Dillard's, Macy's, and JCPenney. The Dillard's location here carries a deeper home goods section than the Edmond anchors, making it worth the trip if you're specifically hunting bedding, kitchen wares, or furniture. Macy's has contracted its footprint here compared to five years ago; verify current departments before driving specifically for women's or men's formal wear.

The enclosed corridor houses About 120 specialty retailers. REI occupies a standalone building adjacent to the main mall structure. Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy Sports anchor the sporting goods category on opposite ends of the property. For consumers comparing activewear selection, Dick's skews toward higher-price-point athletic brands (Nike, Adidas, The North Face), while Academy carries a deeper budget athletic line and outdoor recreation equipment aimed at hunting, fishing, and camping.

Apple's flagship store operates here with full Genius Bar availability, typically requiring appointments during weekend afternoons. The beauty floor houses Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and department store cosmetics counters. Ulta's Oklahoma City location includes a salon with hair color and cuts; booking online reveals a typical Wednesday wait of two to four days versus weekend waits of two to three weeks.

The food court underwent renovation in 2022 and now includes regional chains (Abuelo's, Panera Bread) alongside national quick-service operators. Hours run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, though individual store hours vary (Dillard's closes at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday).

Penn Square

Penn Square in northwest Oklahoma City serves a different retail footprint than Crossing. The Dillard's here is smaller, focused primarily on apparel rather than home goods. Sears closed this location, eliminating that anchor category. The remaining property anchors on a reduced Macy's.

The specialty retail count has dropped to roughly 75 active stores. Target occupies street-front space rather than enclosed mall space. Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy cluster in the lower wing. The Brooks Brothers store still operates here, making Penn Square the only enclosed mall location in Oklahoma City where you can buy tailored dress shirts and blazers without driving to Crossing or shopping online.

Best Buy anchors the north end, offering the city's main enclosed alternative to Crossing's Apple Store for consumer electronics. The Best Buy here typically stocks slightly deeper inventory in computer components and networking equipment compared to other metro locations, reflecting a higher proportion of business purchasers in the surrounding northwest OKC neighborhoods.

Hours run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with most anchors operating within 30 minutes of those times.

Crossroads Mall

Crossroads Mall in south Oklahoma City operates at significantly lower occupancy. The property lost Sears and JCPenney over the past decade, leaving only a Dillard's anchor. The corridor holds approximately 40 operating retailers, making it the smallest of the three properties.

Specialty retail skews toward local and regional operators rather than national chains. Hibbett Sports operates here, offering athletic footwear with deeper basketball and hip-hop-influenced sneaker selection than Dick's. Dunham's Sports also maintains a location, focused on budget athletic wear and team sports equipment.

The primary reason to shop Crossroads is convenience to south Oklahoma City locations (Midwest City, Norman commuters) and significantly lower parking congestion compared to Crossing during peak shopping hours. The trade-off is reduced store selection and longer checkout times due to fewer open registers during afternoons.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Practical Navigation

Crossing handles approximately 70 percent of enclosed mall traffic in the Oklahoma City metro and offers the broadest retail selection. Direct your trip there if you're shopping multiple categories (apparel, home goods, electronics, beauty) in one outing. Penn Square works better if you're northwest of downtown and need specific anchor categories without the Crossing drive. Crossroads serves as a convenience destination for south-side residents rather than a destination shopping trip.

All three malls offer free parking. Gift card availability differs by property; Dillard's cards work across all locations, but mall-specific gift cards at Crossing are not redeemable at Penn Square or Crossroads.

Anchor store sales typically occur after major holidays (post-Christmas in early January, post-Independence Day in mid-July). Department store clearance sections rotate inventory every seven to ten days, so Monday mornings show the highest selection of marked-down merchandise.