Surprise Golf Course Homes Puts You Near Spring Training and West Valley Art

Once not much more than a few small houses and a gas station, Surprise is aptly named. It’s doubtful that founder Homer Charles Ludden, a state legislator and Glendale real estate developer, could have foreseen the astounding growth the city would undergo. Set in the Sonoran Desert, northwest of Phoenix, Surprise is the site of spring training for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Outdoor recreation includes hiking or biking along Waterfall Trail at the nearby White Tank Mountain Regional Park, or camping out under the stars. Golf lovers can play at the eight public courses as well as numerous private one. Surprise golf course homes are made for golf lovers. including Cimarron at Sun City Grand, which was designed by Greg Nash. For a change of pace, enjoy viewing Native American art at the Heard Museum West, or collections from around the world at the West Valley Art Museum. One major development is age-restricted Sun City Grand, but there are numerous developments with housing for all, regardless of age.