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How about an ice rink, peewee hockey, figure skating lessons, hockey leagues, open skating, and restaurant with a bar. There's nothing in the area like it.
Id love to put a hobby shop/rc track in there. Been wanting to ever since it started dying off. Felt like it wasnt worth even asling about a lease because of the way most property owners in the area are. However, after seeing this, i feel like youre actually looking to breathe new life into the mall, not just collect as much rent as humanly possible.
Something for kids of all ages. We could use more indoor entertainment for the long winters. Bonus points if that space offers birthday party space. I have a kid with a December birthday and party spaces are way more limited than what my July child has for birthdays.
You should do something nice for oriental express. They are the last food standing and have Been for years. Show them some love for their loyalty to the mall.
I think pickle ball is a huge mistake. While i think you can use the upper deck for a pickle ball court i suggest maybe basketball court , flag football. Pickleball is not a huge thing in mansfield. Basketball court would bring tons of people in. Also a higher end indoor golf course simulator these are things that people in the area would be interested in
@@Jsigman3401 thank you. We need an operator who can run a successful basketball business. Can you recommend one please? We didn’t choose the pickle ball use we simply responded to a leasing inquiry. Community decides what goes into the mall by opening businesses there. We definitely want to bring in more sports and entertainment tenants. They are fun and generate traffic.
@RafikMOORE Agreed! I’m thinking if you turn mall into a place for families to be entertained something we have never had in the area but are in dire need of with the growth of the city. A nice restaurant where couple or families go and then enjoy a fun filled night with each other. I think this would bring people from all over other counties also increase revenue to surrounding businesses. The opportunity is there!
Recognizing the key for this project to succeed is community input and creativity is a great start. Bringing in a mix of fresh businesses and activity that stand out from the norm will likely drive it's success. You will likely be met with negativity, just like anywhere else, but you can push through that and still get community support. The most common complaint in the area is "there’s nothing to do." While this isn't entirely true, people are begging for diversity and fresh ideas. All it takes now is a fast-food restaurant to open, and it becomes a hotspot for activity. What we really need are options that offer lasting fun, are entertainment-driven, and community-focused, providing multiple things to do in a welcoming area where people feel safe, want to stick around, and come back often, similar to what you see in bigger cities. For a community center, diverse food options should be a great start and core focus because of the attention it already gets, especially those that are unique and not currently available. A designated food truck lot with outdoor benches in a small park like setting would be a way to attract visitors, providing variety and encouraging people to return. Pairing this with regular themed events, like cultural or holiday festivals, live performances, or even a tasteful farmers' market pop-up could create an even greater incentive for people to visit. Just be careful not to detract from other local community events. Entertainment options could be a big draw as well. The idea of a comedy club or small performance venue could add a fun nightlife option. A community skating rink, whether roller skating year-round or ice skating seasonally, would offer a reminiscent element for families and groups. Adding interactive spaces where people can team build-like Activate in Columbus as an example, partake in health or arts-oriented classes (yoga, martial arts, sports, fitness), engage in esports, or participate in other activities that add a sense of involvement and community could be a nice addition. Creating a destination where families or individuals can enjoy a day of activities (or even live, as you've mentioned), with diverse options for eating, meaninful shopping, community events, and varied entertainment is a commendable undertaking. Its exciting to think this project can become a hub that brings people together and keeps them coming back.
Add Pickleball, indoor soccer, and basketball courts in the old Macy's building. This will attract more attention, as we already have a Pickleball court in Mansfield, but many people don't use it.
I know many many many Mansfield / Lexington residents that go to Columbus for food and or stores that we dont have that’s local. If you manage to get big mainstream names into the mall, that would be huge. Especially when you have stuck up Lexington residents, ones that have the money to spend, I would definitely take advantage of that.
This mall definitely needs more some more popular stores in it. It used to be a mall with tons of stores but now it’s just dead. I think by adding some more retail or trending store there will be more traffic and the mall would be restored to what it used to be
Please bring back a skating rink. The closest one is 1+ hours away from this area. Include a rental area for parties. Our rink burned down years ago and it was a big devastation to so many families. Also maybe a sensory area for kids. The youth need to me the center of these decisions. Bring life back to our area and hopefully keep many kids off the streets. The mall was the hangout for my teenage years. We need that again.
Our stores been in the mall since mid December- it’s extremely underrated and I took the jump because I sat outside and inside for hours studying the traffic. Huge opportunity.
We need entertainment for our youth. Internet cafe, music, gaming stations, hang out areas, skating rink, lights, basketball. Nobody wants pickleball. Our kids need a place to go
@ have supervision there then. A bouncer. Teen mediator, guidance counselors from churches, schools. Our youth deserves a place to hang out since there is nothing to do but jump in ontario
@@JBCustoms57 please let me know if you know anyone who wants to open these businesses in the mall. We don’t operate businesses we work with local business owners and provide them with improved remodeled space.
Put in a gaming center. A lot of young kids would love that. Have PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It would attract a lot of families. The kids could play games while the parents do other things within the mall
If you do a skating rink please let it be real ice, that fake stuff is not the same and there are so many malls that have real ice rinks. As a Mansfield community member, and former competitive figure skater I would love to give insight.
Winter is coming, and the families need indoor play areas. Pickle ball is fun, but we need things for the littles, too. Ninja gym? Mansfield mom of 3 here.
@@esthersfaith we are working with a franchise operator now to open an indoor playground area. They are concerned about traffic and told us they want to see it improved before they sign with us.
Bro don’t nobody want no pickleball in the mall wtf ts is for old heads the one already in Mansfield doesn’t get used as it is. Shoe/clothes resellers, food, bring back laser tag get wit the new times!! Don’t nobody wanna play pickleball
@@Yobtchluvt Thank you 🙏. We demoed Macys and have been marketing it for lease for 6 months now, so far the only person who was super interested in leasing the Macys was pickleball operator from Columbus. We have 125,000 sq ft of space and pickle ball is leasing only about 15000, so there is a lot more space available. If you know anymore who wants space to open any of these businesses please let us know. That’s why we made the video in the first place, to get feedback from the community and find entrepreneurs that want to open or move their businesses into the mall. We need locals to run these businesses in Ontario Center.
*If you could add one more feature to the new Ontario Center, what would it be?* Share your ideas in the comments!
Join us as we breathe new life into Mansfield-one lease at a time.
Visit theontariocenter.com/ today to learn more about leasing opportunities and how you can be part of this transformation!
How about an ice rink, peewee hockey, figure skating lessons, hockey leagues, open skating, and restaurant with a bar. There's nothing in the area like it.
Id love to put a hobby shop/rc track in there. Been wanting to ever since it started dying off. Felt like it wasnt worth even asling about a lease because of the way most property owners in the area are. However, after seeing this, i feel like youre actually looking to breathe new life into the mall, not just collect as much rent as humanly possible.
Something for kids of all ages. We could use more indoor entertainment for the long winters. Bonus points if that space offers birthday party space. I have a kid with a December birthday and party spaces are way more limited than what my July child has for birthdays.
Thanks for your ideas! We will do out best to find the right local tenants
@carnagefpv8256 please, contact me we can discuss the options
Yes to Pickle Ball. Yes to a roller skating rink. Yes to still allow walking. Many of us walk daily. Thank you !!!!
You should do something nice for oriental express. They are the last food standing and have Been for years. Show them some love for their loyalty to the mall.
@@MuddyBear53 we got several other food vendors coming.
A public office space with sound proof cubicles. Community members who work from home can still enjoy the perks of in office community.
I think pickle ball is a huge mistake. While i think you can use the upper deck for a pickle ball court i suggest maybe basketball court , flag football. Pickleball is not a huge thing in mansfield. Basketball court would bring tons of people in. Also a higher end indoor golf course simulator these are things that people in the area would be interested in
@@Jsigman3401 thank you. We need an operator who can run a successful basketball business. Can you recommend one please? We didn’t choose the pickle ball use we simply responded to a leasing inquiry. Community decides what goes into the mall by opening businesses there. We definitely want to bring in more sports and entertainment tenants. They are fun and generate traffic.
@RafikMOORE Agreed! I’m thinking if you turn mall into a place for families to be entertained something we have never had in the area but are in dire need of with the growth of the city. A nice restaurant where couple or families go and then enjoy a fun filled night with each other. I think this would bring people from all over other counties also increase revenue to surrounding businesses. The opportunity is there!
Pickleball is pretty popular.
@@shelbyelgart1959 not in Mansfield
@RafikMOORE i think a skate park would be awesome!! Mansfield has been getting bigger with skateboarding 🛹
This is such a great project for the community! Love seeing spaces like this come back to life. Keep up the great work! 🙌
I really appreciate your comment! It means a lot to have such awesome viewers.
I would love to see something like Scene 75 or a skating rink! One of the major issues in our area is a lack of activities for our youth and families.
@@ashleyleadingham8549 We will reach out to Scene 75 owners to see if they would be interested. Thank you 🙏
Love what you’re trying to do in the area. Indoor putt putt, simulator golf, and batting cages would be great..
@@dougfinley4422 we are working on getting a glice rink installed in the food court area. Hope that it will be a fun attraction.
Recognizing the key for this project to succeed is community input and creativity is a great start. Bringing in a mix of fresh businesses and activity that stand out from the norm will likely drive it's success.
You will likely be met with negativity, just like anywhere else, but you can push through that and still get community support. The most common complaint in the area is "there’s nothing to do." While this isn't entirely true, people are begging for diversity and fresh ideas. All it takes now is a fast-food restaurant to open, and it becomes a hotspot for activity.
What we really need are options that offer lasting fun, are entertainment-driven, and community-focused, providing multiple things to do in a welcoming area where people feel safe, want to stick around, and come back often, similar to what you see in bigger cities.
For a community center, diverse food options should be a great start and core focus because of the attention it already gets, especially those that are unique and not currently available. A designated food truck lot with outdoor benches in a small park like setting would be a way to attract visitors, providing variety and encouraging people to return. Pairing this with regular themed events, like cultural or holiday festivals, live performances, or even a tasteful farmers' market pop-up could create an even greater incentive for people to visit. Just be careful not to detract from other local community events.
Entertainment options could be a big draw as well. The idea of a comedy club or small performance venue could add a fun nightlife option. A community skating rink, whether roller skating year-round or ice skating seasonally, would offer a reminiscent element for families and groups. Adding interactive spaces where people can team build-like Activate in Columbus as an example, partake in health or arts-oriented classes (yoga, martial arts, sports, fitness), engage in esports, or participate in other activities that add a sense of involvement and community could be a nice addition.
Creating a destination where families or individuals can enjoy a day of activities (or even live, as you've mentioned), with diverse options for eating, meaninful shopping, community events, and varied entertainment is a commendable undertaking. Its exciting to think this project can become a hub that brings people together and keeps them coming back.
Add Pickleball, indoor soccer, and basketball courts in the old Macy's building. This will attract more attention, as we already have a Pickleball court in Mansfield, but many people don't use it.
Amazing stuff!! Way to make an impact in the community.
Glad you think so!
a 15 minute drive from Ontario is town called Shelby that already has a pickleball court! a full gym would be so nice here and so convenient!!
💯 A community center would have made so much sense. This make no sense.
I know many many many Mansfield / Lexington residents that go to Columbus for food and or stores that we dont have that’s local.
If you manage to get big mainstream names into the mall, that would be huge. Especially when you have stuck up Lexington residents, ones that have the money to spend, I would definitely take advantage of that.
This mall definitely needs more some more popular stores in it. It used to be a mall with tons of stores but now it’s just dead. I think by adding some more retail or trending store there will be more traffic and the mall would be restored to what it used to be
Please bring back a skating rink. The closest one is 1+ hours away from this area. Include a rental area for parties. Our rink burned down years ago and it was a big devastation to so many families. Also maybe a sensory area for kids. The youth need to me the center of these decisions. Bring life back to our area and hopefully keep many kids off the streets. The mall was the hangout for my teenage years. We need that again.
Yes, I know Galion has a very tiny skating rink.
Our stores been in the mall since mid December- it’s extremely underrated and I took the jump because I sat outside and inside for hours studying the traffic. Huge opportunity.
Your comment is a great place to advertise your business.
@@joeyabdelatif4025 thank you Joey. Our goal is to improve the traffic and reactivate the mall
A roller rink 🛼
Pickle ball?? 😂😂 Do you know where you are.. Our skating rink burned down. You bring that back a stage. You will be beloved.
Thanks, that's what we're trying to do - getting a glice rink installed in the food court area. Hope that it will work out!
@@RamseyHolt on it. Connect with Crystal our GM we are trying to figure out a way to setup a glice rink in the food hall area
Please give us restaurant’s with quality food!! No more franchise food please.
that was the deja food guy
We need entertainment for our youth. Internet cafe, music, gaming stations, hang out areas, skating rink, lights, basketball. Nobody wants pickleball. Our kids need a place to go
It’ll be great until unsupervised kids create trouble. Unfortunately that’s what scares me.
@ have supervision there then. A bouncer. Teen mediator, guidance counselors from churches, schools. Our youth deserves a place to hang out since there is nothing to do but jump in ontario
@@JBCustoms57 please let me know if you know anyone who wants to open these businesses in the mall. We don’t operate businesses we work with local business owners and provide them with improved remodeled space.
@ get in touch with Dan Niss and see if he would want to invest into a youth center.
Put in a gaming center. A lot of young kids would love that. Have PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It would attract a lot of families. The kids could play games while the parents do other things within the mall
If you do a skating rink please let it be real ice, that fake stuff is not the same and there are so many malls that have real ice rinks. As a Mansfield community member, and former competitive figure skater I would love to give insight.
Hi! Thanks for your comment! we are working on getting a glice rink installed in the food court area. Hope that it will be a fun attraction.
We need to bring back a children’s area they took it out. Or clothing store
Outdated video, the water tower has been gone for a long time.
@@MrFlybye1997 video was shot 2 weeks ago 😁
Not the same water tower
@@spddmn75ify there is no new water tower. The one in the video was taken down May 23, 2023. Google it.
Winter is coming, and the families need indoor play areas. Pickle ball is fun, but we need things for the littles, too. Ninja gym? Mansfield mom of 3 here.
@@esthersfaith we are working with a franchise operator now to open an indoor playground area. They are concerned about traffic and told us they want to see it improved before they sign with us.
@RafikMOORE well let them know that the local homeschool community would be excited to have them.
Comedy club?
@@kjp105 would love a comedy club. There is one in the mall by my house it draws a crowd.
Мощно 💪
Спасибо 💪
Bro don’t nobody want no pickleball in the mall wtf ts is for old heads the one already in Mansfield doesn’t get used as it is. Shoe/clothes resellers, food, bring back laser tag get wit the new times!! Don’t nobody wanna play pickleball
@@Yobtchluvt Thank you 🙏. We demoed Macys and have been marketing it for lease for 6 months now, so far the only person who was super interested in leasing the Macys was pickleball operator from Columbus. We have 125,000 sq ft of space and pickle ball is leasing only about 15000, so there is a lot more space available. If you know anymore who wants space to open any of these businesses please let us know. That’s why we made the video in the first place, to get feedback from the community and find entrepreneurs that want to open or move their businesses into the mall. We need locals to run these businesses in Ontario Center.
Give me a call when you come back in town so I can help you understand this community. This all sounds good but it’s a bit of a slap in the face.
@@damienbeauford3592 what’s your number Damien. I will call you today to setup a meeting