LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Outdoor retailer REI Co-op is opening its first store in Kentucky this fall in Louisville.

REI will make its home at the Paddock Shops in northeast Louisville. It will offer a wide assortment of outdoor gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, climbing and more. For cycling enthusiasts, the store will also feature a full-service bike shop that will be staffed by certified mechanics.

The Seattle-based outdoor retailer said it is the country’s largest consumer co-cop, with a membership program that offers a wide range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program called Re/Supply, discounts on shop services and experiences, a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases and more. The current membership in the co-op is 24 million members.

“We have been interested in Louisville for nearly a decade,” said Lindsay Struve, REI regional director. “Even prior to announcing our new store, more than 29,000 REI members from the community have connected with the co-op for their outdoor adventures through our online resources and stores in adjacent states. As we open our doors, we are also excited to develop lasting partnerships with local nonprofits to support their efforts to welcome more people outside.”

The 31,100-square-feet store will fill in a gap in REI’s footprint in the region; the closest locations are Cincinnati, Ohio (95 miles away), and Castelton, Indiana (130 miles away.