Recreation
The approximately 132-acre Surprise Recreational Campus is comprised of:
- The Surprise Aquatic Center featuring a zero depth area with water play features, flume slide, tunnel slide, vortex whirlpool, 8-lane competition pool, diving well with two 1-meter boards and concessions.
- Surprise Stadium, which includes 10,500 seat stadium, 12 practice fields, 2 practice infields, 16 hitting tunnels, 8-acres multi-purpose turf and two clubhouses.
- Surprise Regional Library with a children’s library, adult library, multi-media computer lab and a collection of over 40,000 items in all formats.
- Countryside Recreation Center with collegiate-size basketball court.
- Gaines Park, Bicentennial Park, Three-Star Park, Stonebrook Park, Villanueuva Recreation Center and a 5-acre urban fishing lake.
- Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex The Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex features classes and activities for all levels of skill. This large complex includes 25 courts and a 2,500 seat center arena.
- Surprise Dog Park The 1.5 acre dog park features landscaped trees and turf, 2 shade structures and drinking fountains for pets and owners.
- DreamCatcher Park The first of its kind in Arizona, DreamCatcher Park is a fully accessible, barrier-free facility for athletes with special needs. It features a urethane based surface, widened walkways, gates to the play surfaces and shaded stadium seats.












