San Antonio, August 20, 2025
News Summary
Taroko Sports, a Taiwanese entertainment center brand, plans to open its first San Antonio location at the Park North Shopping Center. This complex will feature batting cages, an arcade, and a quick-service restaurant and bar. Construction is expected to be completed by April 2026, offering a blend of athletics and entertainment for the community. With previous openings in Katy and Mesa, this marks an expansion aimed at enhancing recreational options in San Antonio.
San Antonio
Taroko Sports to open first San Antonio complex at Park North Shopping Center
Taroko Sports, a Taiwanese entertainment center brand, is planning to open its first San Antonio location at the Park North Shopping Center, 618 NW Loop 410. The complex will combine batting cages, an arcade, and a quick-service restaurant and bar. Construction is currently expected to be completed by April 2026, according to recently filed paperwork, though the company has not provided a confirmed public opening date.
What will be available at the San Antonio location
The planned facility is designed to offer a mix of baseball and general entertainment options. Baseball-related features will include a pitching mound and the HitTrax Suite, an augmented-reality training and play module that enables players to compete in leagues or simulate gameplay in famous stadiums around the world. Additional entertainment options listed for the center include electronic darts, miniature bowling, an arcade with retro titles such as Space Invaders, and modern 5D simulators. The on-site counter service restaurant will serve pub-style items such as pizza and fries, along with alcoholic beverages.
Timeline and development status
Taroko Sports entered the U.S. market earlier this year with its first location in Katy, Texas, followed by an outpost in Mesa, Arizona. The company has indicated plans to develop three additional U.S. locations in Los Angeles, Houston, and San Antonio. Initial public statements aimed for completion by year-end, but recent construction paperwork lists an expected completion window of April 2026. Officials have characterized timelines as subject to change.
Local context and community engagement
The arrival of Taroko Sports is part of a broader trend of new entertainment and community venues emerging in San Antonio. The city has recently seen several additions to its leisure landscape, including beer gardens and sports-related gathering places intended to expand local recreational options. The Taroko Sports model emphasizes combining athletic activity with social amenities, positioning the venue as both a training and entertainment destination.
Business model and customer experience
Taroko Sports operates as a multi-use entertainment center that blends sports training and casual play with food and beverage service. The HitTrax Suite and batting areas are intended to attract baseball and softball players seeking practice and competition in a tech-enhanced environment, while the arcade and other games aim to draw families and casual visitors. The center’s counter service restaurant and bar is expected to provide quick meals and drinks to support both event-based visits and walk-in traffic.
Uncertainties and next steps
The company has not released a specific opening date for the San Antonio location. Construction completion targets reflected in recent paperwork point to April 2026, but project timelines may be adjusted. Additional details on employment, hours, pricing, and programming (such as league schedules for HitTrax or special events) have not yet been publicly posted for the San Antonio site.
Key takeaways
- Location: Park North Shopping Center, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio
- Main offerings: Batting cages, HitTrax Suite, arcade, darts, miniature bowling, 5D simulators
- Food and drink: Counter service restaurant offering pub-style items and alcoholic beverages
- Development timeline: Construction paperwork indicates expected completion by April 2026; no confirmed opening date
- U.S. expansion: Brand opened in Katy, Texas, then Mesa, Arizona, and plans locations in Los Angeles and Houston
FAQ
When will Taroko Sports in San Antonio open?
There is no confirmed public opening date. Recent construction paperwork lists an expected completion by April 2026; timelines may change.
Where will the San Antonio location be?
The center is planned for Park North Shopping Center at 618 NW Loop 410 in San Antonio.
What activities will the venue offer?
Planned activities include batting cages, a pitching mound, the HitTrax Suite (augmented-reality baseball training), electronic darts, miniature bowling, an arcade with retro and modern games, and 5D simulators.
Will there be food and drinks on site?
Yes. The site will include a counter service restaurant and bar serving pub-style items like pizza and fries, and alcoholic beverages.
Is this Taroko’s first U.S. location?
No. The brand entered the U.S. market with a location in Katy, Texas, followed by Mesa, Arizona. The San Antonio site is part of a planned expansion including Los Angeles and Houston.
Key features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Park North Shopping Center, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio |
| Baseball amenities | Batting cages, pitching mound, HitTrax Suite (AR training and simulation) |
| Other games | Electronic darts, miniature bowling, retro arcade games, 5D simulators |
| Food & drink | Counter service restaurant offering pub grub and alcoholic beverages |
| Expected construction completion | April 2026 (per recent paperwork; subject to change) |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| April | Taroko entered U.S. market with first location in Katy, Texas | Company expansion record |
| After April | Outpost opened in Mesa, Arizona | Company expansion record |
| Initial public statements | Company aimed for completion of additional locations by year-end | Initial timeline target |
| Recent paperwork | Construction for San Antonio site expected to be completed by April 2026 | Filed construction documents |
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