Surprise Stadium

This beautiful, modern ballpark looks like it was built many years ago.

Looking across the field to the stadium's old fashioned style roofs, we were reminded of just how old the sport of baseball is.

Surprise Stadium is the western most of the greater Phoenix valley spring training sites.

If you are coming from the east side of the valley, it will take time to drive there.

Your reward, however, is a spacious, attractive 124-acre site with great amenities including many practice fields, ample parking and a park with a lake just across the street.

Surprise Baseball Stadium is also one of the most family friendly of the Cactus League facilities.

There is quick and easy access from the parking lot to the lawn area. Young kids will love the merry-go-round at the right field concourse.

Plus, because this is a two team venue, there is game here pretty much every day.

The entrance to Surprise Stadium

If you hate to leave your dog at home, visit during Dog Days.

This popular annual event allows you to bring your dog to the game for a day.

Luke Air Force Base is located south of the stadium. So, don't be surprised if you spot fighter jet flying by during a game.

Although it opened in 2003, there is still plenty of undeveloped land around the ballpark.

So, for restaurants and shopping, you'll need to stop in at one of the many retail centers along Bell Road northeast of the stadium.

2010 Spring Training Tickets: Single game Royals and Rangers spring training tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

If you can't get the tickets you're looking for, try searching for Rangers spring training tickets or Royals spring training tickets at StubHub.com.


Surprise Stadium Seating

Every seat is a good seat at Surprise Stadium. The outfield lawn seats are popular and a great place to have a picnic.

If you want to sit near your team's dugout, the Kansas City Royals dugout is on the left field side and the Texas Rangers dugout is on the right.

For special seating, you can upgrade your existing ticket into a Home Run Party Deck ticket.

This special section is located in right centerfield and has plenty of shade under a large white awning.

A $25 party deck ticket upgrade includes stadium admission, entrance to the party deck, all-inclusive food and two drink vouchers. A $10 upgrade offers two drink vouchers plus admission to the party pavilion.


Food and Drink at Surprise AZ Stadium

For the most part, the food and drink at Surprise Stadium food is basic ballpark fare with cheeseburgers, Polish dogs and grilled chicken sandwiches.

You can also get Philly cheese steak sandwiches, chicken Caesar salads and fruit salads.

If you are looking for Mexican food, you'll find a Rubio's stand at the left field line.

The Surprise Holiday Inn Express

Located just two blocks away, this new hotel was built in 2008. The Surprise Holiday Inn Express offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and high speed internet.

Children 19 and under can stay free in their parent's room, although a rollaway bed charge may apply. Pets are not allowed.

The Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise (13337 West Grand Avenue) is an 86-room, pet-friendly hotel with free high speed internet and continental breakfast. It's about 3 miles northeast of Surprise Stadium on U.S. Highway 60.

The 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites Surprise (14783 W. Grand Ave.) is newly built and conveniently located on Highway 60.

All rooms have free wireless high-speed internet, coffeemakers and work stations. Other amenities include complimentary breakfast, heated pool and a guest laundromat.

If you're looking for a resort experience, the closest one to Surprise is The Wigwam Resort (300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park).

Located roughly 17 miles south of the ball park in the town of Litchfield Park, the Wigwam gives you that old Arizona experience with its historic adobe casitas and Southwestern atmosphere.

The resort includes swimming pools, tennis courts, championship golf, seven dining options and an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

A Community Park features a small fishing lake and picnic tables.

The Surprise Aquatic Center has two water slides, a competition pool and a zero depth play area for kids.

Dreamcatcher Park provides a safe recreation area for athletes with special needs and the 1.5 acre Dog Park includes drinking fountains for pets and owners. (All are located at 15930 North Bullard Avenue, 623-222-2000)

Every two years nearby Luke Air Force Base hosts an air show known as Luke Days.

There are a variety of fast food chains along Bell.

The Paradise Bakery and Cafe in Surprise

However, we like to eat at Paradise Bakery and Cafe (13959 West Bell Road, 623-512-4684). Their food is fresh and delicious and the service prompt and friendly.

The great sandwiches, salads and soups are all reasonably priced and every sandwich comes with a chocolate chip cookie.

They also have fresh baked breads and muffins as well as other cookie varieties. Jeff is especially fond of their raspberry muffins. Paradise Bakery serves breakfast too.

Also along West Bell Road is the El Paso Grill & Barbeque (13823 West Bell Road, 623-209-8001).

As you might guess from the name, their signature entries include honey butter-glazed baby back ribs, thick hand-carved West Texas brisket and slow smoked pulled pork.

Sandwiches, soups and salads round out the menu at this local Arizona chain.

For fine dining, try Vogue Bistro (15411 West Waddell Road, 623-544-91900) - a little Surprise restaurant gem that is growing in popularity.

A French trained chef, excellent food, and a small venue means that reservations are recommended for dinner at Vogue.

The menu offers a range of American and European dishes and prices with a focus on refined tastes.

Choices include panini sandwiches ($7-$11), Black Angus onglet steak with brandied peppercorn sauce ($18) and Chef Aurore's Quiche of the Day ($12).

Click here to see a map of the Greater Phoenix Spring Training Locations

Address:   15930 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise AZ 85374

Phone:   1-623-222-2000

2010 Spring Training Tickets:   Single game Rangers spring training tickets and Royals spring training tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

Or buy Royals Spring Training Tickets or Rangers Spring Training Tickets at StubHub.com.

Ticket Prices:

• Lawn Seats $7
• Plaza Seats $13
• Infield Seats $17
• Upper Dugout Seats $20
• Lower Dugout Seats $23

Click here to see the complete 2010 Arizona Spring Training Schedule

Number of Seats:   10,500

Notes:

• Gates open 1½ hours prior to event time.
• The following items are allowed into Surprise Stadium: food inside a clear plastic bag, one clear plastic sealed one liter water bottle, empty plastic water bottles, single serving juice boxes, baby food and formula.
• The following item are prohibited from being brought into the stadium: backpacks, large bags, ice chests, thermoses, glass or metal containers, alcoholic beverages, lawn chairs, firearms or deadly weapons.
• No beverages other than water or juice boxes.
• Smoking is not allowed inside any area of the stadium.
• All items brought into the stadium must be small enough to fit under a stadium seat.

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