Victorville: Route 66, Golf, and Nature

When planning a trip around Victorville, you can choose from several distinct interests: Route 66 history, local firefighting, golf, and outdoor activities. These include specific street sections in Old Town, a public par-72 golf course, and opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing. Year-round fishing is available at Mojave Narrows Regional Park. You can decide which of these aspects will shape your stay based on your interests.

Route 66 and the history of Old Town

The California Route 66 Museum presents U.S. Highway 66 through historical and contemporary exhibits. It is interactive and includes more than 4,500 square feet of exhibit space; photo opportunities are available for visitors. The museum therefore offers a look at both the highway’s history and its contemporary representation.

In Old Town Victorville, sections of Seventh Street and D Street became part of U.S. Route 66. The community from which Old Town emerged developed around the original train station. Historically, the district included shops, diners, and facilities for road traffic. The local history therefore focuses both on the Route 66 street sections and on the train station as the community’s starting point.

Firefighting history and golf

The history of the Victorville Fire Department dates back to 1926, when the Victorville County Fire Protection District was established. That same year, the department began as a fully volunteer fire service with one fire station. The Victorville Fire Museum is located at 15620 8th Street in Victorville.

The Green Tree Golf Club in Victorville is a public par-72 golf course in the High Desert. It was designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA, and opened in October 1963. The details on course type, par, and design give you a specific overview, while the opening date marks the golf course’s history.

Walking, cycling, and fishing

The Victorville Mojave Riverwalk offers an opportunity to take a walk in nature. The Mojave Riverwalk is also a 3.9-mile, one-way cycling and walking trail. It starts at Fish Hatchery Road near Victor Valley College and leads into Mojave Narrows Regional Park. When planning, bear in mind that the stated distance is one way, and check the trail route before setting out.

Year-round fishing is available at the Pelican and Horseshoe Lakes in Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Fishing conditions and requirements may change, so check them before fishing. The two activities differ mainly in the information relevant to planning: for the Riverwalk, the one-way distance matters, while for fishing, current conditions and requirements are important.

An event date in November

Victorville’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony takes place annually in Old Town Victorville. The 30th edition is scheduled for November 11, 2026. The parade starts at the intersection of 7th Street and Tracy; the ceremony follows at 7th Street and Forrest Avenue. If the event determines your stay, check the details again before your trip.

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