“Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid expansion has boosted the city’s population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%. As such, it is the second-fastest-expanding municipality in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area (after Gilbert) and, between 1990 and 2000, it was the sixth-fastest-expanding place among all cities and towns in Arizona. Census estimates in 2019 continue this accelerated growth pattern, with the population now estimated at 141,664. The city has a 10,562-square-foot (981.2 m²) Aquatics Center and Maricopa County’s northwest regional library, a $5.5 million, 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m²) library, along with a 100.3 cost of living index.“

“Our sprawling suburban city is located in the northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area, just 45 minutes from Downtown Phoenix and the Sky Harbor International Airport. Residents and visitors enjoy the small-town feel with big-city amenities that only Surprise can offer. From community celebrations, art galleries and cultural experiences, to regional festivals, our multigenerational city has something for everyone.

Surprise is home to the southwest’s largest tennis and racquet complex, professionally designed golf courses, an urban fishing lake and aquatic centers. Each spring, our population explodes when we welcome the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers during the Cactus League Spring Training! Voted 2018’s Number 1 Spring Training Stadium in Arizona by USA Today*, Surprise Stadium offers the ultimate baseball fan experience complete with up-close and personal interactions with your favorite major leaguers!“

Wikipedia, SurpriseAZ.gov

If you’re visiting us in Surprise, you have to check out Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Surprise Community Park, and the Surprise Farms Community Park