New Developments Coming to Don Tyson

The Don Tyson exit is seeing many medical facilities open. The area was declared an “overlay district” by the city meaning it is held to higher standards where development is concerned.

Highlands Oncology– In August of 2020, Highlands Oncology opened a 125,000 SF building on the southeast corner of Don Tyson and Gene George Blvd. This new Springdale campus is in addition to their Roger’s clinic on S 52nd St and the Fayetteville center on N Northhills Blvd. The 5 -story building will help streamline services offered and accommodate more departments in one place. 

Arkansas Children’s Northwest opened in 2018 making it the first and only children’s hospital and pediatric emergency department. The hospital was built on 37 acres and offers 24 inpatient beds and 30 clinic rooms. “As the region’s only comprehensive pediatric health center, Arkansas Children’s Northwest also offers families:

• 233,613 of wellness space designed to maximize children’s discovery & delight
• A state-of-the-art pediatric surgery unit with 5 operating rooms
• A full range of ancillary and diagnostic services, child-life social work and pastoral care programs
• Outdoor gardens, nature trails and interactive features designed specifically for children
• A helipad and refueling station supporting Angel One, one of the nation’s leading pediatric intensive care transport services”

There is another building near the main campus under construction that is 80,000 SF. It will be called Center for Children’s Health & Wellness. 

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield- Arkansas Blue Shield has been serving Northwest Arkansas for over 45 years. In order to expand their presence in the area, they are building a 76,000  SF facility in Springdale at the northwest intersection of I-49 and Don Tyson Pkwy. Construction has started with a completion date being summer of 2021. 

Parkway Plaza- A 27-acre development called Parkway Plaza is anchored by Highlands Oncology and will consist of additional office buildings.