Walmart Supercenter The Villages Opening 2026 on SR 44

The new Walmart Supercenter The Villages is set to open in early 2026 at State Road 44 and Morse Boulevard near Rohan Recreation Center in Wildwood, FL. This “store of the future” brings high-tech shopping convenience to the southern Villages and complements the existing Walmart Supercenter on Wedgewood Lane in The Villages FL 32162.

New Walmart in The Villages – Location, Opening, and Details

The new Walmart in The Villages will be located at the busy intersection of State Road 44 and Morse Boulevard, just minutes from Rohan Rec Center and the Brownwood area. Expected to open in early 2026, the store will feature a full Supercenter design with grocery, pharmacy, electronics, and garden departments—serving residents of the southern Villages including Osceola Hills, La Belle, and St. Catherine. This location complements the existing Walmart Supercenter on Wedgewood Lane that serves the north and central neighborhoods.

Walmart Supercenter SR-44 The Villages – What to Expect

• Full Supercenter: groceries, pharmacy, clothing, electronics, home goods
• 20-pump gas station for convenient fueling
• Garden Center with plants, outdoor décor, and lawn supplies
• High-tech “store of the future” layout with upgraded checkout and enhanced online order pickup

Not Golf Cart Accessible

Unlike many Villages shopping areas, the new Walmart Supercenter The Villages at SR 44 & Morse will not be golf cart accessible. Plan for car trips to this location, while everyday errands remain easy at cart-friendly centers like Colony, Pinellas, Lake Deaton, and Trailwinds.

Neighborhoods Closest to the New Walmart Supercenter

• Osceola Hills (nearest village)
• La Belle, Pine Hills, Charlotte, Dunedin
• Chitty Chatty corridor: Bradford, Hawkins, St. Catherine, Richmond, St. Johns

These neighborhoods will be just minutes away by car.

Existing Walmart Supercenter on Wedgewood Lane

Villagers already have a Walmart Supercenter on Wedgewood Lane off CR 466, just down the street from Costco. That store is golf cart accessible and remains a popular stop for north and central Villages residents. By contrast, the new SR-44 Walmart in Wildwood primarily serves the southern Villages and is car-access only.

The Villages Shopping Triangle

• Costco on CR 466 — now open (cart-friendly)
• Target on CR 466A — now open (cart-friendly)
• Walmart Supercenter The Villages on SR 44 — opening 2026 (car-trip destination)

Together, these retailers cover the north, central, and south areas of The Villages, offering residents complete coverage for major shopping needs.

What It Means for Homebuyers

Shopping convenience is a major factor when choosing the best places to live in The Villages. With this new store on SR 44, homes near Osceola Hills, La Belle, Pine Hills, and the Chitty Chatty corridor gain quick access to a major retailer—by car. Brownwood-area residents will also benefit from easy access along SR-44 for larger stock-up trips.

Learn More

For more on Walmart’s expansion and innovation, visit Walmart.com. We’ll continue to update this article as the Walmart SR-44 Wildwood opening date approaches.

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