I have heard Surprise Stadium described as one of the top spring training facilities in the country and I would have to agree with that. The grass field is gorgeous and always in great shape. The seats are great, whether you are behind home place or in the outfield. There are no bad seats in this stadium. The concessions are reasonably priced. The free parking is a nice bonus. You'll see lots of kids and families here.
The drawback is that there are no bars or restaurants right beside the stadium like some of the other spring training facilities have. But if you exit the stadium and go north to Bell Rd. you'll find a lot of places to eat and drink.
The area around the stadium is slowly getting built up. Across the street is a nice Library and beyond that is a stocked lake and bbq area. There are basketball courts, a sand volleyball pit and even a fenced in dog park. The new tennis facility is outstanding. There are now two hotels - the new Marriott just opened or is about to open. Part of the problem is that the stadium is surrounded by so much land that it still looks a bit empty. Yes, it's a bit of a hike to get here for many people but it's worth the trip.