Surprise FYI – Heat Relief Stations
Here in Surprise, summer heat is an unescapable reality. High temperatures continue well past sundow…
Surprise FYI – Conserve to Preserve
Here in Surprise, we know that water is a precious resource, and conservation is an important piece…
Surprise FYI – Supplying Water for Tomorrow
We live in a desert and that means water is a precious resource. It can be confusing sometimes to he…
Surprise FYI – Going Beyond the Flush
The city treats about 10 million gallons of wastewater daily, allowing us to recover about 96% of th…
Surprise FYI – Where does our water come from?
When you turn your faucet on, you probably have confidence that water is going to come out. But hav…
Surprise FYI – Animal Control
Can you imagine a job in the city that involves everything from playing with puppies to wrangling sn…
Surprise FYI – Field of Dreams
The excitement toward spring training season may be just starting, but the field crews have been har…
Surprise FYI – Early Childhood Education
The City has created some amazing programming catering to the needs of our youngest residents. These…
Surprise FYI – Call Before You Dig
If this summer has you thinking of putting out and staking down your old slip-and-slide or maybe put…
Surprise FYI – Library Offerings
It has been almost a year since the City of Surprise took full ownership of our three libraries, and…
Surprise FYI – Day of Service
Supporting our community, serving one another, and giving back is a deep part of the culture here in…
Surprise FYI – Fish Restocking
The Surprise Community Park offers so many recreational options to our residents, from walking paths…
Surprise FYI – Memory Café
Our city is about to enter its fifth year of supporting the Dementia Friendly Surprise Initiative. F…
Surprise FYI – Surprise Youth Council
Our city works hard to make sure that we offer the programs and services our community members want…
Surprise FYI – Senior Center
The Surprise Senior Center is a place where people can gather together to have meals, take classes,…
Surprise FYI – Public Safety Drone Program
Drones are quickly becoming a common sight in our skies, from kids toys to package deliveries, they…
Surprise FYI – Bulk Trash Pickup
Our public works team here at the City of Surprise is always looking for ways to be innovative espec…
Surprise FYI – Block Party Trailer
One great way to get out and spend time with your community is to throw a block party, and did you k…
Surprise FYI – Sign Shop
We’re visiting a hidden gem in our city today and we’re finding a lot of surprises like these signs…
Surprise FYI – Citizens Patrol
Volunteering can come in a lot of different forms, but here in Surprise one special volunteer opport…
Surprise FYI – Gateway Training Center
For those interested in a career in water or wastewater the City of Surprise has a partnership that’…
Surprise FYI – Adaptive Recreation
Did you know that Surprise offers some amazing programs and events for individuals with disabilities…
Surprise FYI – Pavement Preservation
Prevention is usually a far better investment than having to face costly repairs down the road. Tha…
Surprise FYI – Know Before You Throw
This year we have seen a dramatic increase in fires starting inside of our garbage trucks. These da…
Surprise FYI – City Court Academy
The City of Surprise is continually working to serve and support our young residents…. helping them…
Surprise FYI – Traffic Management Center
Do you ever wonder what keeps Surprise moving? Check out our behind the scenes look at the Traffic…
Surprise FYI – Water Leak Alerts
Did you know you can be alerted to water leaks if you are a City of Surprise water customer? For mo…
Surprise FYI – Summer Youth Employment Program
Meet the interns who have spent their summer with the City of Surprise For more information surpris…
Surprise FYI – Trash Can Rejuvenation
The City of Surprise Solid Waste Division has some new, cost savings, ideas.
