**Central Crossing Commerce Park** is a major **mixed-use industrial and commerce park** in south Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County), developed as part of economic growth efforts by **GO Topeka** (the economic development organization tied to the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce).
### History and Development
- Established in **2002**, directly aligning with the solicitation memo you shared from January 2002. That request for 150+ acre submissions (via the Wadley Donovan Group recommendation) led to identifying and developing this site to address the shortage of large, shovel-ready industrial land.
- The park spans approximately **500-507 acres** (sources vary slightly on exact figures over time).
- Land was acquired for around **$4.1 million** in 2002.
- It was created to attract new companies, support expansions, and generate jobs by offering sites for manufacturing, distribution, industrial, mission-critical tech, and office uses.
- Some challenges noted early on: Portions of the land have limitations like wetlands (~75 acres), drainage ditches, sloping terrain, making not all acreage immediately developable.
### Location and Access
- Situated in far south Topeka, near **SW 49th Street & I-335/Hwy 75**.
- Excellent connectivity: Close to **Interstate 335**, **Highway 75**, **BNSF Railway line**, and proximity to **I-70**.
- Part of the broader "Topeka Triangle" or **Kanza Economic Growth Complex** in south Topeka, alongside nearby sites like **Kanza Fire Commerce Park** and **Forbes Field** for industrial growth.
### Key Tenants and Features
- Home to major distribution and manufacturing operations, including:
- **Target** (distribution center, one of the early anchors; site incentives included land and tax exemptions).
- **Frito-Lay**.
- **The Home Depot** (Rapid Deployment Center).
- Others like **Allen Foods** (historical mentions).
- Shovel-ready sites still available (as of recent GO Topeka info), with all utilities and extensive fiber optic access.
- Ideal for large-scale manufacturing, distribution, and related uses.
- The park is described as **nearly full** in some mid-2020s reports, shifting focus to adjacent developments like Kanza Fire Commerce Park.
### Current Status (as of 2026)
- Managed/promoted by **GO Topeka**.
- Continues to support expansions, e.g., nearby companies like **J.M. Smucker Co.** (with recent investments in Topeka facilities).
- It's a flagship project from the early 2000s economic development push, contributing significantly to job creation and industrial attraction in the region.
For the most up-to-date availability, site specifics, or incentives, check the official **GO Topeka** page: https://www.gotopeka.com/central-crossing-commerce-park (includes flyers with maps and details). If you're in Topeka and considering property or business there, contacting them directly (via gotopeka.com) would provide current parcel info. This park is a direct outcome of the 2002 land submission effort!
