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Gaines Park has new life in Surprise Original Town Site

Field dedicated across street from old location

Jerry Gaines knows there are only two words to say when finishing off the dedication of a new baseball field.

“Play ball!” Mr. Gaines yelled at the end of a ceremony May 15 to mark the completion of the brand new Floyd Gaines Park, across the street from the original one in the Original Town Site.

The noted Surprise park is named for Mr. Gaines’ father — and Jerry Gaines said he couldn’t be more proud.

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