The City of Surprise will welcome young competitive swimmers from across Arizona when the AZ Swimming Long Course Age Group Championships takes over the Oasis Swim Center for a multi-day meet. The competition runs July 23–26 and will affect normal public access to the facility.
"Oasis Swim Center is proud to host its first AZ Swimming Long Course Age Group Championships"
What changes for residents
To accommodate the championship, the city warns that public open swim at Oasis will not be available during those dates. Regularly scheduled swim lessons at the center will continue. Visitors and neighbors should expect increased traffic and limited parking in and around the facility for the duration of the event.
Where to swim instead
The city provides details on nearby community pools that will remain open while Oasis hosts the meet. Surprise officials encourage residents to plan for the swim center closure and use other spots if family swim time is on the calendar.
- Surprise Aquatic Center — 15831 N. Bullard Ave.; open daily from noon to 5 p.m.
- Hollyhock Community Pool — 15808 N. Hollyhock St.; open Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday–Sunday noon to 4 p.m., and also Friday, July 24, noon to 4 p.m.
Fees and contact information
Admission at both community pools is set by the city: $2 for Surprise residents ages 17 and under, $3 for adult residents, and $5 for non-residents of all ages. For more details, residents can visit surpriseaz.gov/Aquatics or call 623-222-2000.
| Facility | Address | Open Hours (during meet) |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Swim Center | (Closed to public open swim July 23–26) | — |
| Surprise Aquatic Center | 15831 N. Bullard Ave. | Noon–5 p.m. daily |
| Hollyhock Community Pool | 15808 N. Hollyhock St. | Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun Noon–4 p.m.; Fri 7/24 Noon–4 p.m. |
Large youth meets bring more than swimmers: they produce early-morning warmups, extended competition schedules and increased demand for nearby parking and services. For families who regularly rely on Oasis for open swim, the meet is a reminder of the trade-offs when municipal facilities host statewide competitions — they draw visitors and spotlight local amenities, but they also temporarily change how residents use neighborhood resources.
City staff say the championships are a chance to showcase the Oasis facility to visitors and to support youth sport across Arizona while maintaining swim lessons for local participants. Residents with concerns about traffic or access during the meet should use the city’s aquatics webpage or the listed phone number for assistance.
