| Tutu Park Mall | |
| Address: | Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1736 |
| Location: | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Coordinates: | 18.3387°N -64.8906°W |
| Number Of Stores: | approximately 60 |
| Number Of Anchors: | 2 (Kmart and Macy's) |
Tutu Park Mall is a mall located in Anna's Retreat in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.[1]
The mall opened on June 3, 1993. It was the first mall on Saint Thomas.[2] It is a regional landmark, known locally as "The Mall". Tutu Park Mall not only includes the mall building itself but the surround area. It contains over 60 stores. Kmart and Plaza Extra serve as anchor stores. Additionally, there is also a food court.[3] Numerous fast food businesses can be found in the area.[4] It also serves as a central gathering point for the local community. Parking is also available. It is located along U.S. Virgin Islands Highway 38. It is centrally located on the island.
Because of its location, it serves as a local transportation hub.[5]
William Mahaffey and John Foster were the principal partners to start the mall. With other investors, they leased the property from the Hartland family. Prior to construction, the site of the mall was the site of an archaeological excavation.[6] In September 1992, construction started and it was opened a year later.