Walmart’s new campus is a destination.

Large portions of the 400-acre site are open to the public, including trails, restaurants, retail, and gathering spaces that function like a new mixed-use district.

If you haven’t made a trip to check it out, take a virtual tour with us! On today’s Front Porch, we’re taking a tour of the public offerings at the new Walmart Home Office.

⬆️ A View from Above

The new campus spans more than 400 acres and includes 12 office buildings, public spaces, coffee shops, retail spaces, and miles of walking and biking trails including the Razorback Greenway.

Walmart has been consolidating offices and relocating employees to Bentonville to increase in-person collaboration. The new campus supports that shift while adding amenities that residents can use every day.

Thousands of employees will now spend their workdays, lunches, workouts, laundry drop offs, haircuts, and errands in one spot.

📈 Live Better

The campus includes a growing collection of public-facing businesses designed to serve both employees and residents. Plans call for a food hall, cafes, shops, and service businesses across multiple buildings.

As leases fill in, the area will function like a new commercial district with daily foot traffic from thousands of workers and visitors. Shops and restaurants include:

Looking for a new restaurant or store to try? Get a detailed rundown of everything open to the public here.

🏕️ Happy Trails

In addition to shopping and restaurants, the new Home Office has tons of outdoor space available to the public, including bike trails and walking routes.

Other Public-facing amenities include:

• Large fitness and recreation facilities

• Event and meeting spaces

• Outdoor plazas and seating areas

• A Welcome Center for visitors

The campus is designed to host events and community activity throughout the year.Want to see for yourself? Take a self-guided tour.

🏡 Front Porch’s Take

Walmart was already a daily destination for thousands in Bentonville. It’s now a destination for all of NWA. Expect the following changes around the Walmart HQ:

👟 More foot traffic and daytime population near the campus
🏠 Increased demand for nearby housing
🌱Continued growth of retail and restaurant development around the site

Thinking about buying or selling near the Walmart Home Office? 

Reach out: pat@frontporchnwa.com

_{Sources: Walmart, Bentonville Bulletin}