For the safety of those attending City of Surprise events near the Surprise Recreation Campus, Bullard Avenue will be closed between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes 24 hours a day, from February 14 through March 23. The south Surprise Regional Library parking lot will also be closed during this time. The north parking lot will remain open.
These closures may affect your traditional route (but will not limit access to) the library, Surprise City Court, the Tennis and Racquet Complex, Aquatic Center, Surprise Community Park and dog park, City Hall, etc.
See road closure & Spring Training parking map.
Alternate routes
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From Bell Road heading south on Bullard Avenue, traffic will be detoured east on Paradise Lane, around the curve to travel west on Tierra Buena Lane.
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From Greenway Road heading north on Bullard Avenue, traffic will be detoured east on Tierra Buena Lane, around the curve to travel west on Paradise Lane.
The Surprise Stadium parking lot is limited to access from Paradise Lane to Buck O’Neil Way.
Even with this closure in place, the City would like to remind drivers to slow down, pay attention to the road and be mindful of pedestrians so the community can enjoy these events safely!
We hope the community will join us as we welcome the following events at the Surprise Recreation Campus during this time:
Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic
Surprise Stadium will host the annual College Baseball Classic February 14 - 17, featuring the Oregon State Beavers, Indiana University Hoosiers, UNLV Rebels and Xavier University Musketeers. More details at SurpriseStadium.com.
Spring Training
Mark your calendars for opening day – February 21, when the Texas Rangers face off against the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m.! Surprise Stadium was recently voted a “Best Spring Training Facility” in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards.
This season will be packed with 30 games, featuring six night games and nine weekend thrillers! Get your tickets now at SurpriseStadium.com!
Surprise residents, it’s your time to shine! Get two Baseline tickets for $20 for any Classic or Standard game! Let’s rally together for an unforgettable day at the ballpark! (Photo ID at box office or online promo code: RESIDENT2025)
Out of the Park Music Fest
Surprise will host Out of the Park Music Fest on March 22, from 2 - 10 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park next to Surprise Stadium to close out the Spring Training season. Nashville's rising star, ERNEST, is headlining the festival with big-name country stars Chase Matthew, George Birge, Louie TheSinger and Lauren Watkins. Local artists will get the party started! Bring the whole family for live music, food trucks, yard games and more. Residents get $10 off through February 28 with code MUSICFEST25! at OutOfTheParkMusicFest.com.
Presented by the City of Surprise and sponsored by Auto-Owners Insurance and Ideal Insurance Agency
For more information, please contact the Sports & Tourism Department at 623.222.2222