55+ Communities & Retirement Communities Near Spring TrainingLiving Near Spring Training: Arizona 55+ Communities Close to the Ballparks
Love baseball? Then picture a retirement where 15 Major League teams come to you every spring. Here are the retirement communities near spring training, ballpark by ballpark.
By founder Jarl Kubat · Arizona 55+ Communities Real Estate · West USA Realty
Every February, about half of Major League Baseball moves to the Phoenix area. Fifteen teams train at 10 ballparks in what’s called the Cactus League. In fact, for a lot of the buyers we meet, a spring training trip is how they first fell in love with Arizona.
Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers in Arizona 55+ and retirement communities, and he lives in Arizona Traditions, just a few minutes from Surprise Stadium. So here’s where the ballparks are, and which retirement communities near spring training sit closest to each one.
The Cactus League at a glance
- When: Late February through late March. For 2027, Opening Day is Friday, February 19.
- Where: 10 ballparks across the West Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa.
- Who: 15 teams, so you can see a different club almost every day.
- Schedule and tickets: see the official Cactus League site.
Arizona 55+ communities near spring training, ballpark by ballpark
Here’s every Cactus League ballpark, its teams, its address and the 55+ communities nearby. Better yet, every ballpark is within about an hour of the others, so you can go to any game from anywhere in the Valley.
| Ballpark | Teams | Address | Nearby 55+ communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Stadium | Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers | 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise | Sun Village (walking distance), The Grand, Arizona Traditions, Heritage at Asante |
| Peoria Sports Complex | San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners | 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria | Westbrook Village, Ventana Lakes, Sun City |
| Goodyear Ballpark | Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds | 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear | PebbleCreek, CantaMia, Victory at Verrado |
| Camelback Ranch | Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox | 10710 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix (Glendale area) | PebbleCreek, Sun City |
| American Family Fields of Phoenix | Milwaukee Brewers | 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix | An easy drive from most West Valley communities |
| Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies | 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale | Villa Monterey, Terravita, other Scottsdale 55+ communities |
| Scottsdale Stadium | San Francisco Giants | 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale | Villa Monterey and the Old Town area |
| Sloan Park | Chicago Cubs | 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa | Leisure World, Dreamland Villa, Sunland Village |
| Hohokam Stadium | Athletics | 1235 N. Center St., Mesa | Dreamland Villa, Fountain of the Sun, Leisure World |
| Tempe Diablo Stadium | Los Angeles Angels | 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe | Sun Lakes, Solera Chandler, SunBird |
Teams and addresses are for the 2027 season, as last published. Drive times depend on traffic, so map the trip from the exact home you’re considering.
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Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Send Us a MessageWest Valley: seven teams close to home
If you want spring training in your backyard, the West Valley is hard to beat. Four ballparks host seven teams: Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear and Camelback Ranch. In addition, they’re close to some of the biggest retirement communities near spring training in Arizona.
For example, Sun Village sits right next to Surprise Stadium, so residents can walk to a Royals or Rangers game. Meanwhile, The Grand (formerly Sun City Grand) and Arizona Traditions are only a few minutes’ drive away. On the Goodyear side, PebbleCreek and CantaMia are close to both Goodyear Ballpark and Camelback Ranch. For more on that area, see our Goodyear 55+ communities guide.
East Valley and Scottsdale: Cubs, A’s, Giants and more
On the east side, Mesa has two ballparks: Sloan Park for the Cubs and Hohokam Stadium for the Athletics. As a result, Mesa 55+ communities like Leisure World, Dreamland Villa and Sunland Village are an easy drive to a game.
Next, Scottsdale has two more ballparks, Salt River Fields and Scottsdale Stadium. Plus, Tempe Diablo Stadium, home of the Angels, is a short drive from Sun Lakes and Chandler’s 55+ communities.
Tips before you go
- Buy tickets early for the big draws. Cubs and Dodgers games often sell out, so plan ahead.
- Try the lawn seats. Also, most ballparks have grass berms that cost less than a seat and feel like a picnic.
- Ask about deals for 50+ fans. For example, Surprise Stadium has offered a half-price Thursday deal for fans 50 and older. Deals change each year, so check before you go.
- Book home tours around games. Because spring is the busiest time to visit, set up tours early and plan a morning of homes and an afternoon at the ballpark.
See homes for sale near the ballparks
Here are a few more retirement communities near spring training. First, tap one to see what’s for sale right now.
Sun Village homes (Surprise) Westbrook Village homes (Peoria) PebbleCreek homes (Goodyear) Leisure World homes (Mesa)
A note from our founder
“I live a few minutes from Surprise Stadium, and every March the whole area comes alive. Honestly, I can’t count how many buyers first came out for a week of baseball and then called me the next fall about buying. So if you’re coming for spring training, let’s set aside a morning to look at homes. I’ll show you which communities are close to your team.” — founder Jarl Kubat (22+ years)
Planning the rest of your move? Then our tips on moving to a retirement community in Arizona walk you through each step. And if golf is on your list too, see our best 55+ golf communities in Arizona.
Arizona 55+ communities near spring training: common questions
When is spring training in Arizona?
Cactus League spring training usually runs from late February through late March. For 2027, Opening Day is set for Friday, February 19. Check the official schedule before you plan a trip, because dates can shift.
Which Arizona 55+ community is closest to a spring training ballpark?
Sun Village in Surprise is within walking distance of Surprise Stadium, spring home of the Royals and Rangers. Several other retirement communities in Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear and Mesa are a short drive from a ballpark.
How many teams hold spring training in Arizona?
Fifteen Major League teams train in Arizona each spring, at 10 ballparks spread across the Phoenix area. All of them are within about an hour of each other.
Is spring training a good time to visit Arizona 55+ communities?
Yes. The weather is usually mild, the clubhouses are busy, and you can see what daily life feels like in season. However, it’s also the busiest time of year, so book flights, hotels and home tours early.
Coming to Arizona for spring training?
First, tell us your team and your budget. Then we’ll line up 55+ homes near the ballpark and show them to you in person.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Send Us a MessageTeams, ballpark addresses, game dates and ticket deals are set by the teams and the Cactus League and can change, so check before you go. Community details are summarized for general guidance; always verify with the association before you buy. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent with West USA Realty.