Things to Do in Surprise

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Surprise Stadium

Cactus League home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. The city lists 10,500 seats on a 124-acre recreation campus with practice fields. Spring Training runs February–March. Confirm the current schedule and bag policy before you go.

15850 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 222-2222

Source: Surprise Stadium · MLB Rangers ballpark page

Surprise Community Park

The city’s main recreation park next to the regional library and stadium campus. Official hours are daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The dog park is closed Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

16089 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374

Source: City of Surprise Parks & Facilities

Asante Community Park

Neighborhood park on the west side of Surprise. Official hours are daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

16763 W. Vereda Solana Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374

Source: City of Surprise Parks & Facilities

Bicentennial Park / Lizard Run Park

City park listed at 16705 N. Nash St. Official hours are daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

16705 N. Nash St, Surprise, AZ 85378

Source: City of Surprise Parks & Facilities

Oasis Swim Center + Rescue Oasis Park

City aquatic complex with a recreational pool, water slides, a competitive pool, and an adjacent playground / splash-pad park. Seasonal hours change. Do not assume it is open today — check the city’s Aquatics page.

Source: City of Surprise Aquatics

Recreation centers

City rec buildings for indoor summer backups: Countryside (15038 N. Parkview Pl), Sierra Montana (14861 N. Spring Ln), Villanueva (15660 N. Hollyhock St), plus the Recreation Campus at 15960 N. Bullard Ave (stadium and fields). Call ahead for program hours.

Source: City of Surprise Recreation Centers

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Waddell

White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Largest Maricopa County regional park at nearly 30,000 acres. Park hours: May 1–Oct 31, 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Nov 1–Apr 30, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Nature Center: May 1–Oct 31, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon–Sat (closed Sunday); Nov 1–Apr 30, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. daily. Vehicle entry fee required.

Check status: A construction closure of the Trailhead Staging Area was posted for April 13–September 30, 2026. Confirm it has reopened and check fire restrictions before hiking.

20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5

Source: Maricopa County Parks — White Tank

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Morristown / Peoria

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Northwest Valley lake for boating, fishing, and desert hiking. Main entrance hours: May 1–Oct 31, 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Nov 1–Apr 30, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Discovery Center listed Friday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. County posts an annual fire ban May 1–Sept 30.

41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2

Source: Maricopa County Parks — Lake Pleasant

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Peoria

Peoria Sports Complex

Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, in the P83 district south of Bell Road. Address 16101 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382. Admin (623) 773-8700. Ticket office (623) 773-8720. City says spring-training parking is free.

Source: Peoria Sports Complex contact · MLB Mariners ballpark page

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Glendale

Westgate Entertainment District

Shopping, dining, movies, and events next to State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena. District hours listed 10 a.m.–midnight daily. Individual restaurants keep their own hours.

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 266-6693

Source: Westgate contact / hours · Experience Glendale

Goodyear

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

County desert park south of Surprise in Goodyear. Confirm current hours and fire restrictions on the county page before you go.

14805 W. Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6

Source: Maricopa County Parks locator