Surprise is a vibrant and growing city with nearly 160,000 residents; yet we stay true to our foundational strengths of providing a clean, safe and friendly community.
Our award-winning Surprise Recreation Campus hosts festivals, special events and a variety of leisure, arts, cultural and sports-related activities, including Spring Training at Surprise Stadium.
Just down the street from the stadium, you will find the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, one of the premier municipal tennis complexes in the country featuring 25 tennis courts, in addition to indoor racquetball and outdoor pickleball courts.
Our aquatics center and five-acre urban fishing lake attract visitors time and time again.
Surprise is also the proud home of Ottawa University, offering an exceptional educational experience and more than 20 collegiate sports programs. Go Spirit!
Nearby you can enjoy hiking or biking the White Tank Mountains. This Sonoran Desert park features trails ranging from easy to strenuous, and overnight camping under clear Arizona skies is a great way to enjoy the largest county-owned park in the United States. The nearby Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is also a popular year-round destination.
Of course all of this activity will work up your appetite. Good news, as we have some amazing restaurants in town! From burgers and craft beer; to wine and signature cuisine, you’ll find the perfect taste in Surprise.
Our exceptional community amenities, retail and entertainment options, beautiful weather and Southwestern lifestyle, are why we love Surprise and know you will too!
