Ready for plenty of fun and entertainment? Metropolitan Phoenix, including Sun City, Surprise, Peoria and nearby areas offer plenty of opportunities to get wet, watch movies, enjoy the arts, kick back and enjoy some sports, indulge your palate in various foods, and enjoy the night life. Don’t forget the dogs, there are several parks for them to enjoy too! Just to name a few (YES, really…a few!) of the things you can do whether you’re by yourself or with your family: - Rio Vista Recreation Center – racquetball, wall climbing
- Rio Vista Splash Park in Peoria and Hollyhock Pool Splashpad in Surprise for water fun
- Peoria Sports Complex – training center for the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres
- Surprise Stadium, rated “best place to watch a Spring Training game” (Best of Phoenix) – spring training camp for Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers; hosts little league, high school and college sports tournaments; Fourth of July fireworks and entertainment festival
- Canyon Raceway
- White Mountain Regional Park
- Turf Soaring School
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, known as “Jewel in the Desert” – 10,000 acre lake (Arizona’s second largest lake) with water sports, fishing camping and more.
- The Desert Outdoor Learning Center, overlooks Lake Pleasant, and offers 30 different programs that teach about the lake and surrounding desert, dinosaur history, stargazing and more. Schools in the area visit regularly and there are a number of other group functions, retreats and even weddings held here.
- Scorpion Bay and Marina Yacht Club
- Polar Ice Peoria – ice activities for all ages including youth and adult hockey and figure skating. They currently offer a free skating lesson (you can only take it once *could be discontinued at any time, but it’s a great way for you, or the kids, to decide if they want to take additional lessons)
- Challenger Space Center of Arizona in Peoria
- Glendale Country Club right outside of Peoria
- Movie theaters in Surprise and Peoria as well as nearby areas
- Webcams for viewing traffic, the zoo, and parks including Grand Canyon National Park and Wildlife World Zoo
Some malls and shopping areas even offer various types of fountains for splashing around in before or after shopping! There are also hiking trails, tennis, and golf courses to enjoy. Homes in in Metropolitan Phoenix, including Peoria, Surprise and Sun City also offer several dog parks for your ‘furry kids’, including a 1.5 acre dog park in Surprise with shade structures, drinking fountains for people and pets, and picnic tables. Return to Top
DINING and NIGHTLIFE Ready to eat? Homes in Peoria offer easy access to “Restaurant Row” where you can treat yourself to whatever your stomach desires whether it be American food, Mexican, Chinese, Italian or just about anything else! Nightlife includes access to several sports lounges, bars and grills, and night clubs. SPORTS IN AND AROUND PEORIA, SUN CITY and SURPRISE ARIZONA In addition to the sporting fun listed above, Arizona is home to: - Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA)
- Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
- Arizona Sting (NLL)
- Arizona State Sun Devils (NCAA)
There are a number of spring training camps held in the area that include the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers/Kansas City Royals, Oakland A’s/Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks THEATRE and ARTS - Deer Valley Rock Art Center
- Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
- Several museums including Heard Museum and West Valley Art Museum
- West Valley Art Museum in Surprise AZ
- Arizona’s Broadway Theatre , named “Best Playhouse” 2010 by Phoenix Magazine – live theatre, dinner and other entertainment
Homes for sale throughout Metro Phoenix, Peoria, Sun City and Surprise AZ offer plenty to do for people of all ages; you can do just about anything your heart desires. You’re also close to Sedona, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon so the ‘To Do’ list goes on and on! Whether you’re looking for a night on the town, a fun-filled family event, or a playful afternoon with your dog, you won’t be at a loss for things to do. If you have questions about the lifestyle in our area, call Mike at 602-574-6400 or Kristie at 480-529-3838, or use the form below! Kristie & Mike Return to Top
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