Lava Island, a Colorado-based indoor play concept with locations in nine states, has selected Crossroads of Taylorsville for its entry into the Utah market, according to a November 11 statement. The company has signed a lease for 40,057 square feet of space within the Taylorsville shopping center.
The new facility will occupy space previously used by JoAnn Fabrics at the retail center located at 5400 S Redwood Road. Lava Island intends to open the indoor interactive facility in late spring or early summer of 2027. The park, founded and operated by Boyd and Celeste Henderson, will feature play structures, slides, trampolines, foam pits, a toddler area, a tricycle track, and a signature volcano slide. The experience will also include six themed party rooms and a café. Lava Island expects to hire approximately 45 team members for the Taylorsville location.
Kristina O’Keefe, Vice President of the Commercial Division at Continental Realty Corporation, said the entertainment concept provides a distinctive offering that complements the center's existing retail, dining, and service mix. Whitney Bullough, EVP of Revenue & Brand at Lava Island, stated the location was selected due to its proximity to family neighborhoods, highway access, visibility, and a strong mix of national retailers.
Crossroads of Taylorsville is a nearly 630,000 square foot super-regional shopping center anchored by retailers including Target, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less, Guitar Center, and PetSmart. Continental Realty Corporation, the landlord for the property, acquired the asset in 2024. The company manages a national portfolio of more than 10 million square feet of retail space and more than 10,000 apartment homes.
The arrival of Lava Island follows the earlier this year opening of Shoe Dept. Encore at Crossroads of Taylorsville, which added a 13,692 square foot store to the center.
