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Surprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0

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Portillo's, Shake Shack and Target are on Prasada's list

Portillo's, Shake Shack, Target, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra Trading Post, Kohl's and Boot Barn are all listed as coming to the Prasada North expansion, with no opening dates posted yet. Cooper's Hawk, O.H.S.O. Brewery, Lou Malnati's, First Watch and Barrio Queen are already open there.

Source: Village at Prasada
Open desert with mountains in the distance
Desert landscape from the McMicken Dam proposal coverage; not a completed park. Image source: ABC15

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Surprise wants 6,500 acres of parks and open space at McMicken Dam

Surprise unveiled a vision for 6,500 acres between Peoria Avenue and Happy Valley Road, putting a few regional parks on 3,500 acres and leaving 3,000 acres to open space and wildlife corridors. The project is in early planning, with public input expected in 2028 once funding is available and full development taking three to 10 years.

Source: ABC15
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Surprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0

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Prasada is getting two Marriott hotels in one building

A dual-brand hotel is on the Village at Prasada coming soon list: TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites sharing one building. It joins Portillo's, Shake Shack, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra, Target, Kohl's and Boot Barn on the center's coming soon roster. No opening date has been announced.

Source: Village at Prasada
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0

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Surprise Tot Time registration opens Monday, August 10

Registration for the City of Surprise Tot Time program opens for residents on Monday, August 10, with non-resident registration opening August 17. The state-licensed program serves kids ages three to five and focuses on kindergarten readiness through circle time, arts and crafts, learning centers and social skills building. The 2026-2027 year runs September 8 through May 13 at Sierra Montana Recreation Center and Countryside Recreation Center, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is in person at 15960 N. Bullard Ave. and space is limited.

Source: City of Surprise
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0

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A new 16-acre retail hub is coming to Surprise's Prasada community

Developer Diversified Partners is bringing roughly 120,000 sq ft of pad sites, shop space and build-to-suit options to the northeast corner of Cactus Road and Cotton Lane. A convenience store with fuel, drive-thru restaurant brands and a veterinary clinic are already confirmed tenants.

Source: AZ Big Media
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0

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Flower Child is coming to Surprise

The healthy-eats favorite is planning a Surprise location as part of its West Valley expansion, with openings rolling out from late 2026.

Source: KTAR News