Mehlville is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis. It has a total area of 7.6 square miles and the population is over 28,000. In addition to local retail plazas, this area is in close proximity to major malls like Westfield Shoppingtown South County, the Yorkshire Center, and Westfield Shoppingtown Crestwood. Families enjoy a kaleidoscope of facilities and attractions close to home that include Bee Tree Park along the Mississippi River, Cliff Cave Country Park, river fishing, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, and horseback riding paths. An outstanding destination is Grant's Farm, a 281-acre wildlife preserve and historical site that protects hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. Grant's Farm is the original Busch preserve, leading the way for some of the world's most celebrated nature-oriented attractions.