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Surprise has a lot to offer plus affordable homes.

Surprise is still a city under development but already has a lot to offer. Some of the more noteable are following:

Surprise Stadium- Home of the Texas Rangers and KC Royals for spring training. The state of the art facility opened in December of 02 and hosts additional events like Little League, High School and college tournaments. It also hosts events like Easter Egg hunts and activities for the kids.

DreamCatcher Park- Near the Surprise Stadium, the park provides recreational activities for children with disabilities. It's home to several adaptive programs, such as bocce ball, baseball and soccer.

Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex- Earlier this year, the award-winning facility was host to the Fed Cup, a premier international women's tennis competition. In October, the tennis center again will hold the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships. This year, Andre Agassi is set to play.

City Hall- The city moved into its new City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, in mid-June. The $62 million facility offers city employees more space, at 134,000 square feet, and a more official building Communiversity.

Rio Salado College's Communiversity @ Surprise, which opened its doors in August, offers two-and four-year degrees. The institution features 40 programs in six degree pathways, officials said.

Surprise Lake and Dog Park- Lake where you can walk or jog around, fish for several types of fish, BBQ under a gazebo or let the kids feed the ducks and turtles.

Surprise Library- Located next to the Lake, the Surprise Library is a popular spot.

Posted Thursday Sep 24