Surprise, Desert city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Surprise extends across 110 square miles of Sonoran desert terrain, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and sports facilities at 358 meters elevation.
Flora Mae Statler established the community in 1938, naming it Surprise as she questioned whether the settlement would develop into anything substantial.
The Surprise Stadium hosts spring training sessions for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, drawing baseball enthusiasts from across the United States.
The White Tank Mountain Regional Park provides 30 miles of trails for hiking and outdoor activities, with paths suitable for different experience levels.
The Surprise Aquatic Center includes competition pools, water slides, and a vortex whirlpool that serve residents throughout the hot Arizona summers.
Location: Maricopa County
Inception: 1937
Elevation above the sea: 358 m
Shares border with: Peoria
Website: http://surpriseaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.62919,-112.36780
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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