Surprise, AZ
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About Surprise
- • Former MLB pitcher Ryne Stanek was born in Surprise.
- • The city is not known for originating any specific invention or cultural movement.
- • Originally a small farming community, agriculture helped put Surprise on the map.
- • It has a sister city relationship with El Refugio, Jalisco, Mexico.
- • Rapid population growth in the late 20th and early 21st centuries dramatically reshaped Surprise.
- • Flora Mae Statler named it 'Surprise' in 1938, expressing her surprise that the land was productive.
- • With over 150,000 residents, it's now one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 1,158 feet, the altitude provides views of nearby mountains.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are significant employment sectors.
- • A calm, family-friendly atmosphere permeates the sunny desert community.
- • The Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers hold spring training games here.
- • The Surprise Recreation Campus hosts many youth baseball tournaments annually.