Surprise Parks and Recreation

Get ready for an EPIC Nerf Battle! 🎯

Join the Surprise Youth Council at the Surprise Regional Library for a high-energy night of foam-flying fun! Kids ages 9–14 can team up, make new friends, and battle it out in a friendly competition.

🍕 Pizza & drinks included
🕠 June 12| 5:30–7:30 PM
✅ Registration required- register at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec and search “nerf battle”

Rules:
• Manual blasters only (no automatic Nerf guns)
• Original foam darts only - darts are provided
• Safety glasses recommended (we’ve got you covered!)

Bring your game face and get ready to dodge, duck, and dominate!

Build, Create & Explore This Summer with LEGO® STEM Camps!

Give your child a summer filled with creativity, learning, and hands-on fun! Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO® STEM Camps help kids ages 5-12 explore engineering, coding, and problem-solving through exciting projects and challenges.

Camp Themes:
🦖 Dino Design (Ages 5-7)
🚀 Minecraft Master Engineering (Ages 8-12)
🎢 Explore Coding with LEGO® Spike Prime (Ages 9-12)

Various weeks in June & July (4-day afternoon camps)
Ottawa University, O'Dell Center Recreation Studios
🎯 Spaces are limited—register today!

👉 surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec
Select "Special Interest Classes" then "Creative and Educational"

📞 Susan Dangerfield | 623-222-2249 | [email protected]

Surprise teens—this is your chance to be heard 👇
We want to know what YOU want to see more of in our city.

Take a few minutes to fill out the Teen Survey and help shape future events, spaces, and opportunities in Surprise.

🕒 Takes 3 minutes
📍 Open to all Surprise teens
🔗https://forms.office.com/g/S1raBd5dGG

SUMMER 2026 RACQUETBALL LESSONS FOR KIDS 🎾

Classes start Tuesday, June 2!

Keep your child active this summer with Beginner Youth Racquetball Lessons at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex!

Participants will learn:
• Basic stroke development
• Forehand & backhand techniques
• Volleys and serves
• Court fundamentals and gameplay

📅 Tuesdays | June 2 – June 23, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
👧🧒 Ages 7–12
📍 Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex

Enroll today!

Pool Season Is Here in Surprise! ☀️

City of Surprise pools are officially open for summer fun, including:
🏖️ Oasis Swim Center
🏖️ Surprise Aquatic Center
🏖️ Hollyhock Pool
📣 Please note: Oasis Swim Center hours have been updated from our previous post.

Residents can reserve daily pool passes online 24 hours in advance to guarantee entry and skip the wait. Limited walk-up spots are also available daily.

📞 Want to check if a pool has reached capacity for the day or have questions before you visit? Please call the specific pool directly for the most up-to-date information.

Find pool hours, reserve passes or cabanas, and learn more at surpriseaz.gov/Aquatics

Water Safety Starts with the ABCs! ☀️🌊

Whether you’re at the pool, lake, splash pad, or backyard barbecue, remember the ABCs of Water Safety to help keep everyone safe this summer:

A — Adult Supervision
Always keep a close eye on children around water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently.

B — Be Prepared
Wear life jackets when appropriate, learn CPR, and know the rules of the water before you jump in.

C — Choose Safety
Swim in designated areas, avoid rough play, and stay hydrated while enjoying the sun.

💧 A little awareness goes a long way in preventing accidents and saving lives. Let’s make this a safe and fun summer for everyone!

🚨 UPDATE: Oasis Swim Center is currently at capacity as of 1:30PM today. Staff will allow additional patrons in as space becomes available. Looking for another place to cool off? Surprise Aquatic Center is open until 5 PM today! 🏊☀️ Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Congratulations to Nova Southeastern University on winning the NCAA Division II Women’s National Championship! Congratulations as well to all the teams who competed at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex this week!

We’d like to invite everyone out to the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex as Flagler takes on top-seeded Barry University in the Men’s National Championship!

The match begins at 9 a.m., and admission is FREE!