Umar R.
Yelp
A gorgeous ritzy outdoor mall that definitely belongs on a tourist to do list when in Fresno, it's an upscale shopping and dining experience for the Fresno metro and most if not all of the stores and restaurants here is very fancy. Its also a perfect stomping ground for youngsters and families, since there are numerous eateries, ample space to walk around, beautiful planter gardens, plenty of place to sit, and most importantly offers convenient hangout cafes or eateries such as subway, teazers, five guys, yogurtland, panera bread, and more. This outdoor shopping mall also boast a 21 screen cinemas and IMAX theater which is perfect for catching the latest movie screening. I generally avoid this mall on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays because parking is a harrowing nightmare and not to mention the mall gets overly crowded. The parking is free of charge and getting a parking is very easy if you visit this mall during the weekdays. Some of the major anchor tenants include: Macy's, Target, H&M, Cost Plus World Market and many more well known brands.
River park is my personal favorite mall in Fresno because its exterior really appeals to me aesthetically, the luxurious towering palm trees set continuously along the heart of its 4 lane street makes this place really classy and beverly hills looking as you drive thru it. In addition, many flowerpots are set along the pedestrian walking path. The flooring itself for the walkways and street is very luxuriously done. Every storefront is uniquely decorated and finished, making each and ever store appealing and thought-provoking as you walk through. The only disadvantage of this mall is the lack of technology stores such as an apple store, and lacks a public restroom for such a prodigious mall.
There are many upscale eateries here such as Ruth Chris steakhouse, PF Chang's, Dai Bai Dang and See's Candies and also lower scale casual dining places such as chick-fil-a, in and out, me and ed's, rubios, westwood BBQ and yoshino. I love visiting the speciality stores such as Origins, Sur La Table and Wickersham. Despite having a ritzy image, river park also offers common stores such as department stores, athletics equipment, apparel for men, women and children that are affordable for everyone visiting. Also every Tuesday from 5pm to 9pm, river park host a farmers market with food trucks, specialty food and most importantly fresh produce from farmers around the valley.
The security is very good at this mall, and parking is plenty, there is even a parking structure on the north west of the mall, just avoid weekends and public holidays to enjoy a more luxurious and intimate shopping experience. This mall is the perfect spot to take beautiful photos and make memories because there is something for everyone to do. Its truly a unique dining, shopping and entertainment experience for the Fresno metropolitan.