With countless opportunities for recreation, Surprise is often as thrilling as its name suggests. Find out what’s in store for you in this vibrant city.
- Go hiking. Explore the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, where panoramic vistas of canyons and ridges will take your breath away. Go hiking and enjoy sweeping views of Arizona’s unique desert landscape. Other activities include birding, stargazing, and snake feeding.
Child-friendly activities include open house storytelling and play time, with supervision from park rangers at the Nature Center.
- Watch a game. Home to the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, Surprise Stadium is a popular baseball venue that hosts spring training as well as little league, high school, and collegiate tournaments. Watch major sports events and cheer for your favorite team.
- Go fruit picking. Harvest grapefruits and oranges at Cotton Lane Citrus in Bradbury Family Farms. This idyllic citrus ranch is open from 9 am to 3 pm daily during citrus season, which lasts just three months.
- Go swimming. Go down the water slides, swim laps at the competition pool, or watch the kids frolic in the zero-depth area. The Surprise Aquatic Center also features a whirlpool and a diving well.
- Play tennis. Enjoy a friendly match of tennis at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. The complex has well-maintained facilities and robust programs for kids and adults alike.
- Play golf. Perfect your swing at Granite Falls Golf Club, where you’ll find two public golf courses. Take a moment to admire the landscape, which is dotted with trees and gleaming lakes.
- Visit the zoo. Meet the majestic animals that call Wildlife World home. The zoo cares for over 600 different species, the largest collection of wild and endangered animals in the state. Kids will especially love the petting zoo, fun rides, and daily shows.
- Shop and dine. Shop your favorite brands and sit down for a delicious meal at the city’s commercial strip. Surprise Marketplace features major retailers like Lane Bryant and Ulta, while Surprise Towne Center has a Walmart and Home Depot. Both shopping centers are located along Bell Road.
55+ communities in Surprise, AZ
Live close to the city’s finest attractions. Its desert climate, striking scenery, and recreational facilities make Surprise a top draw for retirees.
Sun City Grand, an active adult community within city limits, offers resale homes with modern floor plans and luxurious upgrades. The real estate market consists of single-family homes and condos.
Developed by Del Webb, a premier builder of age-restricted communities, buyers can look forward to quality homes in a peaceful and secluded location.
Amenities include the Adobe Spa and Fitness Center, the Cimarron Center, the Cimarron Day Spa, and the Palm Center. Enjoy first-rate spa treatments and gain access to resort-style pools without going too far from home.
Other 55+ communities in the city include:
- Sun Village
- Arizona Traditions
If you want to explore the real estate market, call us, White Tank Properties, at 623-606-9354.