City of Surprise
Founded in 1937 by Homer C. Ludden, a Glendale real estate developer
and state legislator, Surprise began as a subdivided square mile parcel
of land with low-cost home sites for the area’s agricultural workers.
Today, Surprise is one of Arizona’s fastest growing cities with a new home completed every three hours. New amenities and businesses include a state-of-the-art Aquatic Center, the Surprise Regional Library, Surprise Stadium and the Spring Training facility, home to the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers.
For more information, visit the City of Surprise.
