About
Safari Island Community Center in Waconia, MN, is a comprehensive recreational facility offering a wide array of amenities for all ages. It features an indoor aquatic park with a zero-depth entry pool, lap pool, waterslide, and lazy river. Additionally, the center includes a fitness area with cardio and weight equipment, a gymnasium, and various rooms for classes, meetings, and community events, making it a central hub for activity and wellness in the Waconia area.
The leisure pool, including the zero-depth entry and lazy river, is typically maintained at 84-86 degrees Fahrenheit (29-30 degrees Celsius). The lap pool is kept at a cooler temperature, usually around 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit (27-28 degrees Celsius), suitable for swimming laps.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this gym offers a variety of amenities, including a pool, fitness center, track, and safari island play area, as well as swimming lessons and personal training. They also highlight the friendly staff, clean facility, and affordable membership options.\n\nOther reviews mention the pool schedule can be inconvenient." language_code: "en-US"
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
Reviews
Listing Reviews
June 9th, 2025Rachel
I will recommend every single parent to bring their child to swimming lessons here. Mallory is absolutely great with my preschooler! Patient, kind, and fun. My daughter has so much fun in the water and learning how to swim. I love at the end of each lesson, they have a fun open swim for 5 minutes with the elephant slide and fountains.
April 13th, 2025Jessica Flury
I signed up for a membership 6 months ago and am still going 3 x week! That says a lot! I use the pool, fitness center, and track a lot. I’ve always wanted to try a personal trainer so finally did it a few months ago. Ally is awesome! She’s pushes you but not without knowing you can do something. I would never push myself that much. The only suggestion would be to have more open gym time for my kids. When the school uses all courts, safari island doesn’t get to use any. Sometimes the courts are empty but the coaches are kind of rude if you use them. It would be really nice if they had their own gym space.
April 3rd, 2025Ellie Ferezy
The indoor waterpark is an amazing place for kids of all ages. The locker rooms for the pool area are nice, with a lot of storage. Haven’t used the indoor playground or gym yet, but our kiddos love the pool. Another bonus is the hot tub is right next to the kids pool, making it easy for parents to supervise their kids while relaxing.
April 4th, 2025The McKeevers
Outstanding facility! Our family loves Safari. Being a family of five we do it all there: Group fitness classes, the track, the pool, the Lion’s Den, and we’ve even had birthday parties there. We so appreciate the friendly employees and wonderful service too!
March 29th, 2025Guertin Family Realty
Safari Island is a huge part of our wellness routine. Dennis enjoys workouts in the weight room and walking on the track. Jane enjoys a variety of classes including yoga and aqua classes. The staff and instructors are the best! We are very fortunate to have such an exceptional community center nearby.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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