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⚾⚾⚾What's Not To Love About A Baseball Town?⚾⚾⚾

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Real Estate Agent with Scott Schulte LLC

 

Surprise, Arizona, has a distinct culture reflective of its Western roots and modern urban development. The city's spirit is characterized by a strong sense of community and a dedication to preserving its natural beauty.

 

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The vibe in Surprise is relaxed and friendly, with residents and visitors enjoying a wide range of outdoor activities and cultural events. Surprise has a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums showcasing local talent.

 

 

The youth programs are mind-blowing! Can you imagine signing your sons up for a baseball league, and they play 16 league games and never play the same team twice until playoffs?

 

 

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🏔️🚵‍♀️ Surprise is a quaint town surrounded by scenic mountains, Lake Pleasant, and the beautiful Sonoran Desert. It has seven golf courses, an urban fishing lake, and two public aquatic centers. It's also a place full of action and adventure, from MLB spring training to the most significant tennis, pickleball, and racquet complex in the southwest.

 

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💝 Surprise, Arizona, is known for its strong sense of community and friendly, welcoming atmosphere, often referred to as the "Spirit of Surprise." This vibrant and growing city offers a wide range of activities and events that bring together residents of all ages, from concerts and festivals to sports leagues and recreational activities. 

 

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families who raise their children in Surprise appreciate the city's high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and family-friendly amenities such as parks, playgrounds, open (air-conditioned) gyms in the summer, and community pools. My children did years of swim lessons and dive lessons! The town also boasts a thriving economy with diverse job opportunities, making it an attractive place for young families to put down roots. 

 

 

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⚾🧢⚾ Spring training in Surprise, Arizona, is a highly anticipated event for baseball fans from around the country. 

The city is home to two Major League Baseball teams, the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, who use the Surprise Stadium complex as their spring training facilities. 

 

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Each year, from late February to late March, the teams play exhibition games against each other and other teams from around the league. 

Spring training is a significant highlight of the year for locals and visitors, contributing significantly to the city's reputation as a premier destination for sports and entertainment. 

 

 

⚾⚽🏈🏉🏒  Fans flock to Surprise to watch their favorite teams and players in action, enjoy the warm Arizona weather, and participate in the festive atmosphere surrounding spring training. The city also hosts several other events and activities during the spring training season, including concerts, festivals, and art shows, making it a fun and exciting time to visit Surprise.

 

 

 

🥾  Surprise, Arizona, is a fantastic city for hiking and outdoor activities. The town offers a range of activities perfect for the whole family. Whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, or shopping, you can find something to suit your interests here.

 

Surprise Arizona Golf view

 

🏞️ ⛲ The White Tank Mountain Regional Park has more than 30 miles of trails, ranging from short hikes to long and strenuous adventures. It's one of the most beautiful and diverse parks in the area and offers an abundance of wildlife sightings.

 

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The petroglyphs on the rocks around the park are worth checking out, but what makes this park special is its waterfall after heavy rains. The trail is level for the first half mile, then gradually gets a little rougher and narrower, and eventually leads to a high ledge, where a waterfall drops into a pool at the base. This is a fantastic view for the end of a great hike, but it's only visible in spring or after a good storm.

 

 

The nature center at White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a marvel in sustainability and design. It features 228 solar panels that provide 25% of the park's annual energy needs. It also has park rangers, educational exhibits, and live reptiles on display.

 

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Overall, the Spirit of Surprise is a major draw for families looking for a welcoming, supportive community where they can enjoy a high quality of life and create lasting memories with their loved ones.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Scott. And now I know more about Surprise. Thanks! When I lived in Ft. Myers, Florida I was only a couple of miles from the Boston Red Sox spring training facility and less than a mile from the Minnesota Twins facility. What an advantage to the economy! Enjoy your day.

Feb 15, 2023 05:02 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

We just love Spring Training here in the Valley.  Baseball Fever.  Thanks for the post and have a great Hump Day. Bill 

Feb 15, 2023 05:35 AM
Scott Schulte

That's the great part, we have so many  spring training game choices from the east valley to the west. 

Feb 15, 2023 08:09 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Scott - of the many photos you included in this post about Surprise Arizona, the pooch ready to pounce seems to offer a glimpse of life in your community. Nicely assembled.  

Feb 15, 2023 06:29 AM
Scott Schulte

He's such a goofball, it's all about the chase, no bite. 

Feb 15, 2023 08:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Scott, what a great post today, and lots of valuable information on Surprise AZ, and all the reasons to check it out before making a final decision!

Feb 15, 2023 07:35 AM
Scott Schulte

Thank you!  I appreciate this area, raised 2 boys and have 2 pups. 

Feb 15, 2023 08:11 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Scott,
My SIL lived in Sun City West for many years so I spent a lot of time in the area. I still go back to the Phoenix area each year. It brings back a lot of good memories.

Feb 15, 2023 07:58 AM
Scott Schulte

Just don't visit in July, the temps will keep you inside. 

Feb 15, 2023 08:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Scott:

I really enjoyed learning more about Surprise and what makes it appealing to you, and many others. The photos are wonderful and helped to bring the community to life!

Jeff

Feb 15, 2023 10:06 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Pitchers and catchers report today, so its time to PLAY BALL!!⚾ Never been to a Cactus League game , but have been to many Grapefruit League games all around Florida. Glad baseball season is back & the AR Baseball Junkies will be back in action soon! 

Feb 15, 2023 05:28 PM
Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Buzz Mackintosh - I went to Winco (grocery store), wearing my Baseball is Back shirt the day before the Superbowl, so many awesome comments! 

Feb 15, 2023 06:22 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

From your post, I learned a lot about Surprise that I did not know, thank you for sharing!  Baseball is such a fun sport, I enjoy watching it.

Feb 16, 2023 04:41 AM
Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Sounds like a lot of cool things going on in Surprise, AZ.  I live in Manhattan and only about a 15-20 minute walk to Yankee Stadium. There is obviously a lot to see, do and eat in NYC, way too much to discuss here. 

Feb 16, 2023 01:17 PM
Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Adam Feinberg - Whenever I visit family - We hit a great game with Chapman Closing

 

Feb 16, 2023 01:54 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

We were just talking about taking in some spring training games this year!  And then I saw your post!  Perfect timing.  Thanks!

Feb 21, 2023 03:08 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, thank you so much for teaching us more about Surprise, AZ, Scott! I definitely learned a lot and boy, you're not kidding when you say it's baseball town. I see where it got its nickname.

Thanks for sharing more about your beautiful (& fun) city with us!

Feb 24, 2023 08:54 PM