City of Surprise

Surprise continues to grow! Meet our newest businesses! 🎉    🍺 Head Right Brewing Company 📍 14312 W. Waddell Rd. (Behind Dale's) 🏋️ EOS Fitness | Sycamore Farms Towne Center | Cactus Rd. & Prasada Pkwy (SW Corner) 📍 16475 Cactus Rd.

During last night’s Regular City Council Meeting, the inaugural recipients of the City of Surprise Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program were recognized. City of Surprise Human Service & Community Vitality, along with members of the MLK Advisory Committee, presented six students with $500 scholarships to help them pursue full-time higher education. Read more: bit.ly/4dBCQuH See less

The Surprise City Council meets tonight. Agenda highlights include: 5 p.m. Work Session ◾Zoning Text Amendment to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances to establish a new Desert Rural residential zoning district. 6 p.m. Regular Session ◾Desert Trails Annexation; request to annex approx. 10 acres of vacant land on the 211th Ave roadway alignment, north and south of Deer Valley Rd. ◾Rezone of approx. 10.7 acres to Community Commercial at the southeast corner of 163rd Ave and Dynamite Blvd. ◾Purchase Agreement, Special Warranty Deed and Release of Perpetual Parking and Ingress/Egress Easement for the purchase of approx. .751 acres adjacent to Veramonte Park at Litchfield Rd and Sweetwater Ave. ◾Annual updates to the City's Comprehensive Financial Management Policies. ◾Updated Budget Amendment Policies and Procedures. ◾Presentation on City’s construction sales tax.

Join us this Thursday at LIVE at Asante! 🎶 A free outdoor performance series featuring live local music 🎵 art activities 🎨 and food trucks 🌮 with a special highlight on America's Musical Roots! 🎸 This special series is part of Surprise's year-long commemoration leading up to America's 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 📅 May 21 ⏰ 6 - 8 p.m. 🎶🎸 Rock and Roll music by Faultline 📍 Asante Library - 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr. RSVP (recommended): surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp Full lineup & updates: surpriseaz.gov/LIVE

City of Surprise administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.  🗑️ Trash Collection - City of Surprise trash customers ONLY: There will be no service on Monday, May 25. Collection will resume on Tuesday, May 26. 📚 Libraries - All three City of Surprise libraries will have modified hours on May 25.  🏊 Parks & Recreation - Programming will be held at City locations. City pools will have modified hours. Surprise Tennis & Racquet Center will be closed.  Read more: bit.ly/4dxnNCa

It’s National Public Works Week! Help us celebrate our dedicated Public Works team who work hard to keep our city safe, clean and beautiful.  Your hard work and dedication makes a difference every day! 🚧🚛♻️

Join Councilmember Nick Haney to get your questions answered, share ideas, and learn more about what's happening in your city!  May 20, at 6 p.m. Surprise Public Works Operations Facility 13775 Cactus Rd  facebook.com/share/1CwTT7Vo…

This episode of #SurpriseLately highlights the groundbreaking of Surprise’s first police substation, important budget updates, summer heat relief resources and so much more! Watch now at youtu.be/3FZnIkPDeQ0 for: 🚔 Police Substation Groundbreaking 💰 FY27 Budget 🏀 Adult Sports League Registration 🏆Citizen's Courage Award 🩸 Fire First Fridays 🚒 Fire On Deck Program ☀️ Heat Relief Network 🎶 LIVE at Asante Concert 🎤 Dry Bar Comedy at The Vista #SurpriseAZ #CityOfSurprise #aznews @Surprise_PD @surpriserec @SurpriseFD  @SurpriseCares  @surpriselibrary @SurpriseArtsAZ

Will we see you this Saturday for Spinphony at The Vista?  @SurpriseArtsAZ is launching in a BIG way! 🎻 Rock meets classical on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. A high-energy string quartet blending classical, rock and pop into one unforgettable show. 🎟️ Tickets available now at SurpriseArts.com

New businesses are popping up around Surprise! Check out what recently opened! 🎉  👕 J.Crew Factory | Prasada North | Waddell Rd. & Sarival Ave. (NW Corner) 📍 16390 W. Waddell Rd. #100   🥢 Thai Chili 2go | Asante Marketplace | Pat Tillman Blvd. & 163rd Ave. (NW Corner) 📍 16324 W. Pat Tillman Blvd. #101 🥪 Jimmy John's | Asante Trails | Pat Tillman Blvd. & 163rd Ave. (SW Corner) 📍23236 N. 163rd Ave. #120

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory has been issued for Friday, May 15. Restrictions are in effect. Visit Maricopa.gov/AQCommit to find tips and ways to help reduce air pollution and stay safe this summer.

Today we take a moment to remember and honor our local, state and federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty.  Peace Officers Memorial Day is celebrated on May 15 each year as part of National Police Week.

In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Surprise has posted a Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase. Read the public notice at surpriseaz.gov/notices

The 2026 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 21. During the election, Surprise voters will be able to decide on three Surprise City Council seats, Districts 1, 5 and 6, each with four-year terms. For the Primary Election, Surprise City Hall, is a designated vote center for any voter in Maricopa County. The City Hall Community Room will be open for in-person voting and ballot drop-off starting June 24. The vote center will open at 9 a.m. Voters receiving a ballot by mail can return their ballot by mail or drop it off at any vote center in Maricopa County. Surprise voters can access important dates and more information related to the 2026 Primary Election at surpriseaz.gov/Elections

The @Surprise_PD celebrated a major milestone today with a groundbreaking ceremony for its very first substation! The nearly 32,000-square-foot facility, coming to the northwest corner of 163rd Avenue and San Ysidro Road, is designed to accommodate approximately 60 sworn officers and civilian support personnel and will function as a fully equipped operational hub supporting patrol, investigations and community policing functions. The facility’s location was strategically selected based on service area demand, projected growth patterns, and response time modeling – allowing for more efficient deployment of patrol units and optimized sector coverage. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2027. Thank you to Surprise voters for making this project possible through bond funding. Together, we’re building on our strong foundation of safety and service in Surprise!

Honoring the courageous men and women of @Surprise_PD this National Police Week! Thank you for your dedication, service and commitment every day in protecting and serving our community. 💙🚔

Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12: Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Maricopa County. Wood burning, leaf blower, and off-road vehicle restrictions are in effect to help reduce air pollution concentrations. For more information, visit Maricopa.gov/AQ.

Join Councilmember Chris Judd to get your questions answered, share ideas, and learn more about what's happening in your city!   May 13, at 6 p.m. Tap House Sports Grill 13699 N. Litchfield Road facebook.com/share/1CzhXEEV…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms! 💜 Your love, strength and constant support brighten the world in so many ways. Wishing you a day full of love, joy and the appreciation you truly deserve. 💐

Ozone High Pollution Advisory in effect for Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10. Be idle-free! Turn off your engine while waiting in long lines to reduce ozone causing emissions. Learn more at Maricopa.gov/AQ.