So, eh, I've been coming here for 20 years and its definitely declining in Mall worthiness. Many stores have left this mall, leaving it feeling empty, and after Costco pretty much took over one whole wing of the mall, I get this weird feeling that something is off. They completely remodeled the outside of the mall, putting in green grass, but taking out many trees (which I am bitter about) and replaced them with a few palm trees. The inside of the mall is struggling though. In my opinion it needs a few more higher-end stores as opposed to the randomness and temporary stores that are filling the spaces.
On the plus, I do like taking my five year old niece here. There are a few children's stores I can take her to along with the "horsey-go-round" aka carousel located in the food court. There is also a "trackless train" now, with five or six cars that you can ride with your youngster for $4 (I think). It starts in the children's play area and takes you down towards Sears where it then turns around and drops you back off at the play area.
PV Mall gets 3 stars from me, its great for children, but for my retail therapy...I need to visit another "therapist".