TULSA, Okla. — A store that's fought for its presence in Tulsa for eight years will open on Nov. 15.
REI is a sporting and outdoor shop near 71st and Elwood just across from the Tulsa Hills shopping center. REI first tried to buy land at Helmerich Park at 73rd and Riverside.
A long legal battle ensued, eventually reaching the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Eventually, REI settled on the new location.
REI is having a three-day party to celebrate the store's opening. From Nov. 15 through Nov. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m., there will be an outdoor social with brands, giveaways, music, and community partners.
Tulsa's River Parks Authority will sell commemorative mugs supporting their organization.
Outdoor brands include Altra (Sat & Sun), Black Diamond, Brooks Running (Friday), Cascade Designs, Darn Tough, ENO, Gregory Mountain Products, HOKA (Friday), Hydro Flask (Friday), Muc-Off, Nikwax, Nuun, OOFOS, Sea to Summit (Friday), Smartwool, Osprey (Friday).
Local nonprofits and groups, including Black Girls RUN!, , Tulsa Running Club, and Training on Turkey (TOTs) Trail Running Crew, will share how to get involved.
As part of the REI Tulsa’s grand opening, a $10,000 donation will be made to Bike Club Tulsa.
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