Surprise StadiumRangers Spring Training & Royals Spring Training Stadium is a
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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 one of the greater Phoenix spring training sites located on the far western edge of the Valley of the Sun.
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| Surprise Stadium has a spacious layout |
If you are coming from the east side of the valley, keep in mind that 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 ballparks.
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 either a Texas Rangers spring training game or a Kansas City Royals spring training game here pretty much every day.
If you hate to leave your dog at home, visit during Dog Days.
Unique to Surprise spring training, this popular, annual event allows you to bring your dog to the game for a day.
Dog Days will be held on March 18 for the 2012 spring training season. The teams will be the Indians versus the Royals.
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| The entrance to Surprise Stadium, home to Texas Rangers spring training and Royals spring training |
Luke Air Force Base is located south of the stadium. So, don't be surprised if you spot a 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.
See the Texas Rangers spring training schedule and Kansas City Royals spring training schedule.
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 party deck ticket upgrade includes stadium admission, entrance to the party deck, all-inclusive food and two drink vouchers. An upgrade offers two drink vouchers plus admission to the party pavilion.
Food and Drink at Surprise Spring Training
For the most part, the food and drink at Surprise Stadium 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.
Note: All food and beverages must be paid with cash, no plastic.
If you want to bring your own food in, 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. No beverages other than water or juice boxes.
Autograph Tips During Surprise Spring Training
Texas Rangers spring training and Royals spring training is great for autograph seekers. That's because the design of Surprise Stadium puts the team clubhouses and batting tunnels close to the fans.Show up early and head over to the dugouts to get your stuff signed.
Gates open 1½ hours prior to event time.
Parking at Surprise Baseball Stadium
Another nice feature of Texas Rangers spring training and Royals spring training is the free parking, a rarity at Arizona spring training ballparks.Parking is in a large lot located right next to the stadium.
Hotels Near Surprise Stadium
There are only two hotels within walking distance of Surprise Stadium. All of the others are along busy Bell Road or Grand Avenue. As with other Arizona spring training sites, you'll need to book rooms in advance during March. See our Surprise Arizona hotel guide for a list of Surprise hotels.
If you're looking for a resort experience, the closest one to Surprise is The Wigwam Resort
Located roughly 17 miles south of the ballpark 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.
Dining Near Surprise Spring Training
Because there's very little commercial development next to Surprise Stadium, you'll need to head over to Bell Road for eats.There's plenty of chain restaurants such as Pei Wei Asian Diner & Chipotle burritos here, but we like several of the independent restaurants in Surprise.
Activities Near Royals and Texas Rangers Spring Training
There are several city recreational facilities close to Surprise Stadium.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 and open house known as Luke Days.
This makes a fun and intersting sightseeing opportunity for those attending Royals and Rangers spring training baseball games.
The next show will take place in March 2013.
Surprise Baseball Stadium Fast Facts
Tickets: Texas Rangers Spring Training TicketsKansas City Royals Spring Training Tickets
Location: From the Loop 101 freeway, travel west on West Bell Road through the city of Peoria. After crossing West Grand Avenue, turn south on North Bullard Avenue.
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map of the Greater Phoenix Spring Training Locations
Address: 15930 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise AZ 85374
Phone: 1-623-222-2000
Number of Seats: 10,500
View the entire Arizona Spring Training Schedule.
Note: This information was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, availability, access, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the facilities before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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