5 Great Places to Take Toddlers in Victorville, CA

Victorville is a high-desert city in the Victor Valley with hot summers that push families toward indoor options half the year — and some genuinely good outdoor alternatives in the cooler months.

Hook Park

14690 La Mesa Rd., Victorville, CA 92392

A large city park with a playground, open lawns, and picnic areas. Free to access. Check the city's parks page for current splash pad locations in Victorville — the parks department has been expanding water play features in recent years.

Mojave Narrows Regional Park

18000 Yates Rd., Victorville, CA 92395

A San Bernardino County regional park along the Mojave River with a small lake, playgrounds, fishing, and nature trails. Day use fees apply. The riverside setting and cottonwood grove are unusual for the high desert — a pleasant outdoor escape with toddlers in the spring and fall when temperatures cooperate.

San Bernardino County Museum

2024 Orange Tree Ln., Redlands, CA 92374

About 45 minutes south of Victorville in Redlands, the county museum has natural history exhibits, a bird egg collection, and hands-on areas for young visitors. Admission is around $8–10; kids 5 and under are free. Open Tuesday–Sunday. Worth the drive for Victorville families when indoor options in the Victor Valley feel limited.

Pebble Beach Drive Park

Victorville, CA

A neighborhood park with playground equipment and open space. Free to access. Check the city parks page for the nearest well-equipped playground to your specific neighborhood in Victorville.

Victor Valley Museum

11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308

About 10 minutes from central Victorville, the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley has regional natural history and cultural exhibits. Free admission. Open Tuesday–Saturday. A low-key indoor option for high-desert families on hot days.