VISIT THE SW VALLEY

The Northwest and Southwest Valleys of the Phoenix Metro area are thriving hubs of opportunity, and our Chamber of Commerce proudly serves as a cornerstone for businesses and residents in these dynamic communities. By fostering collaboration, offering valuable resources, and advocating for business-friendly policies, the Chamber is dedicated to driving growth and prosperity across the region.

The Northwest and Southwest Valleys of the Phoenix Metro area are vibrant centers of opportunity, and our Chamber of Commerce proudly stands as a pillar of support for businesses and residents alike. Through fostering collaboration, delivering invaluable resources, and championing business-friendly policies, we are committed to driving growth, innovation, and prosperity throughout these thriving communities.

The West Valley is the gateway to the WHITE TANK MOUNTAINS & REGIONAL PARK

​Not only is the 30,000-acre White Tank Mountain Regional Park the largest regional park in Maricopa County, but it’s also one of the best places in the Valley to hike, mountain bike, and horseback ride through the Sonoran Desert. It boasts incredible sunrises over the city, a waterfall after heavy rains, and petroglyphs (rock art) carved into stones along its trails, too.

Whilst no different in character to most other mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the place is still very scenic, largely unspoiled, and has several long, little-used trails that climb high into the hills, passing a great variety of wildflowers and desert plants.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park is part of Maricopa County Parks system, the largest of its kind in the country, consisting of twelve regional parks covering approximately 120,000 acres.

The park was established in the 1960s and has gradually been expanded over the years to 30,000 acres with 40 miles of trails, including a mountain bike competition track. The park also has facilities for both hooked up and dry camping, many ramadas, picnic areas, restrooms and a Nature Center. It is located at the western end of Olive Avenue at 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355.

 The entrance road runs only along the edge of the park, while the trails penetrate less than half way across; the remainder is essentially pathless and so rarely explored, but even so there is enough to see to occupy at least two days. Other park facilities include a family campground, a group campground, several picnic areas, a nature center and a dedicated network of cycle trails.

​The Southwest  and Northwest Valley is the gateway to several of the largest tourism and vacation destinations! 

• 200,000 + People attend spring training games at each year!
• 300,000 + Visitors go the White Tank Regional Park each year!
• 400,000 + People visit the Wildlife World Zoo each year! 
• 750,000 + Visitors to Lake Pleasant Regional Park! 
• 22 Million + Visit Westgate Entertainment District annually!

  Average High    Average Low    Average Precip.

• January        68 F/20 C       42 F/6 C        1.0”/25.4mm
• February       72 F/22C       45 F/7 C        1.3”/33.0mm
• March          78 F/25C       50 F/10 C      1.1”/27.9mm
• April           85 F/29 C       56 F/13 C      0.3”/7.6mm
• May            95 F/35C        65 F/18 C      0.1”/2.5mm
• June           104 F/40 C      73 F/23 C      0.0”/0.0mm
• July            107 F/41 C     80 F/27 C       0.9”/22.9mm
• August         105 F/40 C     79 F/26 C      1.2”/30.5mm
• September    100 F/38 C      73 F/23 C      0.8”/20.3mm
• October       89 F/32 C       60 F/16 C       0.6”/15.2mm
• November     76 F/24 C       48 F/9 C        0.7”/17.8mm
• December     66 F/19 C       41 F/5 C        1.1”/27.9mm 

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• ​Westgate Entertainment District 18 min. or 10 miles
• Old Town Glendale 21 min. or 18 miles
• Phoenix Children’s Museum 23 min. or 22 miles
• Desert Diamond Casino 24 min. or 13 miles
• Arizona Science Center 25 min. or 22 miles
• Pioneer Living History Museum 28 min. or 36 miles
• Castles-n-Coasters 30 min. or 27 miles
• Cerreta Candy Company 31 min. or 17 miles
• Wet-n-Wild 32 min. or 20 miles
• Deer Valley Rock Art Center 34 min. or 31 miles
• ISM Raceway 35 min. or 25 miles
• Wickenburg 39 min. or 35 miles
• Heard Museum 40 min. or 29 miles
• Lake Pleasant 41 min. or 29 miles
• Desert Botanical Garden 45 min. or 36 miles
• Phoenix Zoo 45 min. or 36 miles
• Cave Creek and Carefree 48 min. or 35 miles

Parks, Zoos and the Outdoors

​Surprise Park: 57-acre Passive Park

The Surprise Stadium, Spring Training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals along with a Regional Library, aquatic center, tennis and racquet complex, youth baseball complex, Mark Coronado Park and Surprise Community Park are centerpieces of this new square mile plus downtown development, putting Surprise well on its way to becoming the playground of the

West Valley Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park Zoo
Open: 9am–9pm 365 days a year, including holidays
623-935-WILD (9453)
This is home to more than 600 exotic and endangered species, and more than 6,000 individual animals. Wildlife World Zoo offers free animal shows, feeding stations and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing animals.

Roses at Woolf Leyton Farms
8805 N Reems Rd
623-935-5887
Rows and rows of roses on four farms display their colors and fragrance to passers by. With about 800 acres used for the two-year crop, the locale ranks in the top three rosebush growing areas in the nation. Rose bushes grown in Arizona account for half of all the roses sold in the nation. It’s not a farm that gives unannounced tours, but to see and smell the fields in bloom in early spring is worth at least a drive by.

Horseback Riding White Tank Mountains
20300 W Olive (Waddell)
whitetanksstables.com
928-679-2884 (Call for reservations)
Experience the White Tank Mountains on horseback! Ages 5 and up. Tours range from one hour to four hours. No experience required. Tours are professionally guided. Sunset rides, wagon rides, etc. 

​The trail incorporates existing portions of the Sun Circle Trail, the National Trail in South Mountain Park, portions of the trails within White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Cave Creek Regional Park and pathways already developed along the McMicken corridor in Surprise. Construction on new segments of the trail began in 2006 and has brought the total length of the existing corridors to approximately 80 miles (130 km).

The Maricopa Trail connects nine county parks as well as one municipal park:
 • Buckeye Hills Regional Park (spur route)
 • Cave Creek Regional Park
 • Estrella Mountain Regional Park
 • Lake Pleasant Regional Park
 • McDowell Mountain Regional Park
 • San Tan Mountain Regional Park (spur route)
 • South Mountain Park
 • Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
 • Usery Mountain Regional Park (spur route)
 • White Tank Mountain Regional Park (spur route)

What is Pickleball? Pickleball is the fastest growing sport for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal, and the game can be enjoyed by beginners to those who enjoy a fast-paced, competitive game. In short, pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Pickleball is played on a badminton-size court, which is a shorter court than a tennis court with a lower net than what is used in tennis. Pickleball is played with a plastic ball and paddle. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association there are more than 2.5 million pickleball participants in the United States.

Here is a list of courts in Surprise:

• Surprise City Courts

14534 W Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise 85374 Information: The 16 courts are lighted and open from 6am. to 10pm daily except when tournaments or special events reserve the courts. Play is free and open to the public. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings are very active, mostly advanced players. 

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 5pm to 8pm are generally new and social players. Monday and Friday are typically ladies days. Leagues and Ladders are scheduled at various times.

• Happy Trails Resort: 17200 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374 Information: Gated RV community. All levels of play. 6 lighted courts, club membership required for some activities. Daily play. Private community, but member guests permitted with restrictions. Ownership property, some rentals available.
• Sun City Grand: 17100 W Clearview Blvd, Surprise 85387 Information: Age-restricted community by Del Webb. One of 4 age-restricted communities within a 6-mile diameter with a total of more than 100 courts. Sun City Grand currently has 22 courts. Must be a member or a guest.
• Sunflower RV Resort: 16501 N El Mirage Rd, Surprise 85378 Information: 7 courts. Open daily October through March. Call for schedule 623.583.0100