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One of West Towne Mall's largest vacant spaces is about to be filled, but it won't be for retail.

Instead, the former Toys R Us building on the southern end of the mall property is being targeted for an Urban Air Adventure Park.

The national chain based in Dallas, Texas, features bumper cars, zip lines, trampolines, rock walls, dodge ball, an "urban warrior" course, laser tag and other activities. The 48,000-square-foot business also will include a cafe and rooms for birthday parties. It's another step in the mall's evolution, where more experiential businesses are becoming more common place.

"We're seeing a lot of changes in the mall," said Michala Meyerhofer, West Towne's marketing director. "We're seeing people looking for a lot more entertainment options. It's exciting.

A Dave & Buster's restaurant and arcade and a Total Wine & More opened last spring in half of the space that had been home to a Sears' store. The remaining half remained a Sears until Sears closed the store in September. That space remains empty.