< PreviousSUMMER 2026 SURPRISE PARKS AND RECREATION 20 surpriseaz.gov | SUMMER 2026 DATES TO REMEMBER 1Fall Youth Sports Registration Open (P. 26) 4Red, White and Pool Party 14Summer Swim Lesson Registration Begins - Session 5 (P. 25) 17Nerf Battle (P. 31) 18Adaptive Family Swim Party (P. 29) 28Fall Swim Lesson Registration Begins - Session 1 (P. 25) JUL AUG SEP 2Hollyhock Community Pool Closes (P. 24) 4Fall Swim Lessons Begin - Session 1 (P. 25) 5Summer Camp Ends 7Rec Night (P. 31) 10Tot Time Registration Begins (P. 31) 10Fall Adult Sports Registration Begins (P. 27) 11Fall Swim Lesson Registration Begins - Session 2 (P. 25) 18Fall Swim Lessons Begin - Session 2 (P. 25) 21Teen Tournament (P. 26) 25Fall Swim Lesson Registration Begins - Session 3 (P. 25) 1Fall Swim Lessons Begin - Session 3 (P. 25) 8Youth Sports Leagues Begin (P. 26) 8Fall Adult Sports Begin (P. 27) 11Rec Night (P. 31) 14Fall Break Camp Registration Begins (P. 31) 27Surprise Aquatic Center & Oasis Swim Center Close (P. 24) All City of Surprise Parks & Recreation programs and events are subject to change surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec Mark your calendar for Fiesta Grande on October 10! More details on back cover. SUMMER 2026 | surpriseaz.gov 21FILTER YOUR SEARCH REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES You can search recreation programs by when, location, age group or activity category. On Your Phone or Computer: 1. Log in to your account at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec. Click the “Sign In/Up” button. 2. Next, click on the top menu button and select "Activities." 3. Choose search filter options under the search bar. 4. Select the class that matches your needs and click "Enroll." 5. Add to cart and finish your registration! 1. After finding your desired activity, click on "Enroll." 2. Select the participant you wish to enroll, answer any enrollment questions and click “Add to Cart.” NOTE: If the "Add to Cart" button is not available, you cannot register for this activity online. To register, please call 623.222.2000. 3. Review your order. NOTE: You must agree to and sign any program waivers to proceed to pay for classes. 4. Enter your credit card information and click “Pay.” 5. A receipt will be displayed if the registration is successful. CREATE AN ACCOUNTGENERAL INFO Phone: 623.222.2000 Email: recreation@surpriseaz.gov Office Address: 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Website: surpriseaz.gov/Recreation 1. Visit surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec. 2. Click “Sign In.” 3. Click “Forgot Password.” 4. If you have an existing Surprise Rec account, enter your email used in old system. a. If email is recognized, reset password and access your new Surprise Rec account. b. If email is not recognized, create a new account. If you don’t have an existing Surprise Rec account, please create one. Ramada Rentals Responsible parties aged 21 years and older are able to rent ramadas and obtain beer permits. “Responsible party” means the person who signs the permit application, the group or organization to which the permit is issued, and every member of the group or organization. (Ord. 94-10 §§ 2(part), 1994) Permits are not transferable and are only valid for the date and area specified, assignment and number in the group, as indicated. Small ramadas are for 20 people; large ramadas are for 40 people. Online reservations now available at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec under "Reservations." Beer Permits No alcohol allowed except beer. Beer permits are available as an add-on to ramada rentals. Groups over 20 are considered a special event and must be coordinated with staff and may be required to obtain liquor liability insurance. For more information, call 623.222.2000. Special Events A special event is defined as any group of 20 or more or any requested use that is outside of normal park operations such as a wedding, corporate meeting, event with amplified sound, or as determined by the Director of Parks & Recreation. Staff is happy to assist you with determining if accommodations can be made for your event and will assist with assessing your needs and event pricing. For details, call 623.222.2000. For current City of Surprise Municipal Codes, visit surpriseaz.gov/Codes. PARK RENTALS Instagram @surpriserecreation Facebook /surpriserec This section of the magazine is your guide to recreational and special event programming in Surprise. Find your fun with the City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department! Stay up to date by following us: Surprise Parks & Recreation is accredited by CAPRA! CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation organizations and is achieved when overall quality of operation, management and service to the community is of the highest level. HOW TO RECREATE WITH THE CITY 22 surpriseaz.gov | SUMMER 2026 Upcoming Events 2026 10 OCT NOV 11 4-27 DEC SPARKLINGSURPRISE SURPRISERECREATIONCAMPUS SURPRISEPARTY SURPRISERECREATIONCAMPUS SURPRISEFIESTAGRANDE MARKCORONADOPARK VETERANSDAYPARADE SURPRISERECREATIONCAMPUS DEC 4&5 FORMOREINFORMATION:SURPRISEAZ.GOV/RECEVENTS SUMMER 2026 | surpriseaz.gov 23AQUATICS HOLLYHOCK COMMUNITY POOL 15808 N. Hollyhock St. | 623.222.2530 May 23 - August 2 Tue - Thu: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat & Sun: 12 - 4 p.m. SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER 15831 N. Bullard Ave. | 623.222.2500 May 23 - August 2 Mon - Sun: 12 - 5 p.m. August 8 - September 27 Sat & Sun: 12 - 5 p.m. OASIS SWIM CENTER 12361 N. Perryville Rd. | 623.222.2540 May 23 - August 2 Sat - Thu: 12 - 6 p.m. Fri: 12 - 4 p.m. August 8 - September 27 Sat & Sun: 12 - 6 p.m. OPEN SWIM Oasis Swim Center: $4 per child - 17 & under | $6 per adult - 18 & over | $8 per person - Non-resident Surprise Aquatic Center/Hollyhock Pool: $2 per child - 17 & under | $3 per adult - 18 & over | $5 per person - Non-resident Children 10 & under must be accompanied by a guardian 16 years or older. ADMISSION LAP SWIM | AGES 16+ SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER & OASIS SWIM CENTER Aqua aerobics are an excellent way to stay in shape without putting stress on your joints! Class days, times and locations vary. Water is heated to an average of 83 degrees! Shallow & Deep Water Aerobics AQUA AEROBICS STORM SWIM TEAM Surprise Storm is a year-round USA Club Swimming program. We offer a variety of levels, from stroke instruction to competitive and elite. We compete in USA Swimming events approximately once a month throughout AZ. Advanced athletes may compete outside AZ. Evaluation required prior to registration. For info, email joseph.north@surpriseaz.gov or call 623.222.2548. Annual Registration Fee: $30 Residents/$50 Non-residents USA Swimming Registration $82 *Paid directly to USA Swimming. Monthly fees vary by skill level. POOL PASSES Resident Daily Pool Passes Available for Surprise Aquatic Center and Oasis Swim Center. Surprise residents can reserve open swim passes online up to 24 hours in advance at surpriseaz.gov/DailyPoolPass. Season Passes | Valid May - September Season passes are only available at Surprise Aquatic Center and Hollyhock Pool. Provides access throughout the summer season. Summer Open Swim Youth/Senior: $40 | Adult: $60 | Family: $120 Lap Swim Summer: $60 | Off-Season: $30 Summer Lap swim passes are only available at Surprise Aquatic Center and Oasis Swim Center during applicable lap swim hours. Off-season lap swim passes only provides access to Surprise Aquatic Center during applicable lap swim hours. Family passes are limited to five family members. There is a $10 per person fee for additional members. Surprise Aquatic Center May 25 - July 30 Tue - Thu, Sat: 8 - 11:30 a.m. Tue - Thu: 5 - 8 p.m. August 4 - September 24 Tue - Thu: 5 - 8 p.m. Oasis Swim Center May 25 - July 30 Mon - Thu: 6 - 8 a.m. | 6 - 8 p.m. August 4 - September 24 Mon - Wed: 5 - 7 p.m. Admission (R) Resident (NR) Non-resident Oasis Swim Center: $4 Youth/Senior (R) | $6 Adult (R) | $8 (NR) Surprise Aquatic Center $2 Youth/Senior (R) | $3 Adult (R) | $5 (NR) 24 surpriseaz.gov | SUMMER 2026 AQUATICS Resident: $30 | Non-resident: $50 Day of the week, times and age groups vary. Schedule subject to change. Scan the QR codes for more info. Summer Group Lessons Surprise Aquatic Center Oasis Swim Center Hollyhock Pool Fall Group Lessons Surprise Aquatic Center Resident: $30 | Non-resident: $50 Day of the week, times and age groups vary. Schedule subject to change. Session 5 7/21 - 7/30 Registration Dates Residents: 7/14 | Non-residents: 7/16 Session 5 7/21 - 7/30 Registration Dates Residents: 7/14 | Non-residents: 7/16 Session 1 8/4 - 8/13 Session 2 8/18 - 8/27 Session 3 9/1 - 9/10 Registration Dates Residents: 7/28 | Non-residents: 7/30 Registration Dates Residents: 8/11 | Non-residents: 8/13 Registration Dates Residents: 8/25 | Non-residents: 8/27 Session 5 7/21 - 7/30 Registration Dates Residents: 7/14 | Non-residents: 7/16 SWIM LESSONS Group, private and adaptive swim lessons are available for children and adults. Scan for full class description and lesson schedules, or visit surpriseaz.gov/SwimLessons Swimming is an important life skill for you and your children to gain the important benefits from learning to swim to water safety, coordination, social skills and fitness. Scan for detailed information & registration SUMMER 2026 | surpriseaz.gov 25YOUTH SPORTS Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, understanding the importance of teamwork and developing gross motor skills. SPORTSAGESSEASONSREGISTRATION MONTH BASEBALL7 - 12 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY SOCCER4 - 17 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY SOFTBALL7 - 15 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY TEE-BALL4 - 6 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY VOLLEYBALL & REC PLUS7 - 17 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY FLAG FOOTBALL5 - 15JANUARY - FEBRUARYOCTOBER KICKBALL4 - 15JANUARY - FEBRUARYOCTOBER BASKETBALL5 - 17 JANUARY - FEBRUARY MAY - JULY OCTOBER APRIL MAJORS 60-9013 - 16MAY - JUNEMARCH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DATES June 29 - July 19 Early bird registration offers a $20 discount. After the early bird period, regular pricing will apply. Registration will stay open until divisions are full. SEASON DATES September 8 - November 7 Practice/Game Times TBD Youth Sports Calendar LEAGUE INFO BaseballJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age BasketballJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age CheerJun - JulTimes vary by skills & age FootballJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age Indoor SoccerJun - JulTimes vary by skills & age SoccerJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age SoftballJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age Speed & AgilityJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age VolleyballJun - AugTimes vary by skills & age CLASSES, CAMPS & CLINICS TEEN TOURNAMENTS Are you ready for competitive action like you haven't seen since gym class? Compete to determine the area's best. See if your team's legacy will carry on through various tournaments. Teams and Free Agents may register. BASKETBALL HOT-SHOT TOURNAMENT Friday, August 21 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Ages 12 - 17 Countryside Recreation Center 26 surpriseaz.gov | SUMMER 2026 REGISTRATION DATES Returning Teams: August 10 & 11 All Teams: Starting August 12 FOR AGES 18+ Team registration is required; first come, first served (Free agent information available online) Adult Sports Calendar Schedules are subject to change. ADULT SPORTS LEAGUE INFO SPORTS Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, as well as social interaction, which promotes better mental health. Game Days Season Start Dates BASKETBALL Men'sTueSep 8 KICKBALL Co-Ed SatSep 12 Women’s SatSep 12 SOFTBALL Men'sTueSep 8 Men’sWedSep 9 Women’sThuSep 10 Co-EdFriSep 11 Co-EdSunSep 13 VOLLEYBALL Women'sThuSep 10 Co-EdSunSep 20 SPORTLOCATIONSEASON STARTREGISTRATION MONTH MEN'S SOFTBALL DICK McCOMB/ BICENTENNIAL PARK SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH, MAY CO-ED SOFTBALLDICK McCOMB PARK SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH, MAY WOMEN'S SOFTBALL DICK McCOMB/ BICENTENNIAL PARK SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH, MAY CO-ED VOLLEYBALLOUAZ FAITH ARENA SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH, MAY BASKETBALL OUAZ FAITH ARENA/ VILLANUEVA REC CENTER SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH, MAY FLAG FOOTBALLOUAZ SPIRIT FIELD SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH KICKBALLMARLEY PARK SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH SUMMER 2026 | surpriseaz.gov 27TENNIS & RACQUET PRO SHOP 14469 W. Paradise Ln. | Pro Shop & racquet stringing services available. SUMMER HOURS | May 1 - Sep 30 Mon - Fri: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 4:30 - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Go to surpriseaz.gov/Tennis for holiday and event closures. TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS Two day advance reservations are available for residents. One day advance reservations are available for non-residents. Individual court reservations must be made in advance by phone at 623.222.2400. Online registrations and reservations now available. For fees, visit surpriseaz.gov/Tennis. Ball machine available for rent. PRIVATE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL LESSONS with Certified Teaching Professional Private tennis and pickleball lessons are available at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex. All teaching professionals are USPTA or PTR certified. For more information, call 623.222.2400. SURPRISE TENNIS & RACQUET COMPLEX Tennis & Pickleball Classes & Leagues PICKLEBALL LEAGUES Programs in this category play Monday - Friday. Morning, afternoon and evening options are available. Lessons are monthly and leagues are eight weeks long. Schedules are subject to change. Note: No classes or leagues in July. Programming resumes in August. RACQUETBALL The program is a month long and consists of four lessons, one hour each, held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Register at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec. Online racquetball court reservations are now available! Visit surpriseaz.gov/Tennis. DAY TENNIS Tennis classes run monthly PICKLEBALL MON YOUTH 8 a.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under/Futures 6 p.m. | 12 & Under/JR EX ADULT 7:30 p.m. | STUNIV 4.0 ADULT 7 a.m. | Newbies, 2.0 & 2.5 Mixed 9 a.m. | Women’s & Men’s Doubles 3.0 - 4.0 7 p.m. | Newbies, 2.0 & 2.5 Mixed TUE YOUTH 6 p.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures & Challengers ADULT 7:30 a.m. | Quickstart 2.0/3.0 9 a.m. | Quickstart 1.0 7:30 p.m. | STUNIV 3.5+ ADULT 7 p.m. | Women’s & Men’s Doubles 3.0 - 3.5 WED YOUTH 8 a.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures 6 p.m. | 12 & Under/JR EX ADULT 7:30 p.m. | STUNIV 2.0 & 3.0 ADULT 7 a.m. | Women’s & Men’s Doubles 2.5 - 4.0 7 p.m. | Mixed Doubles 3.5 - 4.0+ THU YOUTH 6 p.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures & Challengers ADULT (Call ahead for availability) 7:30 a.m. | Fun, Intense, Tennis (F.I.T.) 7:30 p.m. | Fun, Intense, Tennis (F.I.T.) ADULT 7 p.m. | Mixed Doubles 2.0 - 2.5 FRI YOUTH (Call ahead for availability) 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Junior Team Practice 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Junior Team Practice ADULT 7 a.m. | Mixed 3.0 & 3.5 7 p.m. | Mixed Doubles 3.0 - 4.0+ SAT YOUTH (Call ahead for availability) 8 a.m. | 10 & Under Playday 9 a.m. | 2nd Serve 11+ ADULT (Call ahead for availability) 7 a.m. | Fun, Intense, Tennis (F.I.T.) Benefits include maintaining regular exercise, participating in friendly team and individual competition, providing youth and adults a social space and providing racquet sport opportunities for those that may not have such at home. Scan for detailed information & registration NEW! Updated tennis fees now in effect. More info at surpriseaz.gov/Tennis. 28 surpriseaz.gov | SUMMER 2026 Buddy sports programs utilize buddy volunteers to assist athletes during their games. All buddy volunteers and coaches must complete a volunteer application. All buddy volunteers 18 years or older must complete a background check and Abuse Prevention Training provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. To register, contact Ashley Stevens at 623.222.2284. Buddy volunteers must be 12 years or older. Coaches must be 18 years or older. Adaptive Recreation offers individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to engage in modified recreational activities, fostering skill development, social interaction and enjoyment within community-based programs. ADAPTIVE BUDDY SPORTS BUDDY VOLUNTEER Athletes must have a physical on file to participate CLASSES & EVENTS What is Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, as well as social interaction which promotes better mental health. FALL BASEBALL 4 - 9 | 10 - 16 | 17+ yrsTue & ThuSep 1 - Oct 15 SOCCER: Registration opens Sep 8 4 - 11 yrs | 12+ yrsWedOct 21 - Dec 2 PICKLEBALL: Registration opens Sep 8 8+ yrsMonOct 19 - Nov 30 Athletes must have a physical and Special Olympics U.S. Athlete form on file BOCCE 8+ yrsWedAug 19 - Oct 21 SOFTBALL 18+ yrsWedSep 23 - Dec 7 SWIM 10+ yrsWedAug 5 - Oct 21 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ADAPTIVE FAMILY SWIM PARTY SatJul 18 ADAPTIVE INTRO TO COOKING MonJul 13 - Aug 17 SWIM LESSONS See page 25 for class schedule. Tue - Thu, & Sat Jul - Aug SUMMER 2026 | surpriseaz.gov 29Next >