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Stay connected with everything happening at Safari Island by signing up for Notify Me!Be the first to know about:✅ New p...
10/20/2026

Stay connected with everything happening at Safari Island by signing up for Notify Me!

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✅ New programs and events
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✅ Group fitness updates and class cancellations
✅ Facility news and important announcements

It's quick, free, and the easiest way to stay informed so you never miss out on your favorite activities!

👉 Sign up today: http://www.waconia.org/list.aspx

📣 One simple sign-up keeps you in the loop with all the latest Safari Island news and updates. Stay informed, stay connected, and we'll keep you posted! 💚

🎉🦁 SAFARI ISLAND IS TURNING 25! 🦁🎉Come celebrate 25 amazing years of Safari Island Community Center! Join us on Saturday...
10/20/2026

🎉🦁 SAFARI ISLAND IS TURNING 25! 🦁🎉
Come celebrate 25 amazing years of Safari Island Community Center! Join us on Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM–2 PM for an afternoon packed with FREE family fun!
🏊 POOL FUN
• Wibit
• Water slide
• Diving boards
🏀 GYM FUN
• Inflatable hamster ball
• Kids games
🍕 FOOD + FUN
• Food and refreshments
• Scavenger hunt
• Prizes & giveaways
🎁 SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY BONUS:
Thinking about becoming a member? We’ll be waiving the registration fee during the celebration!
💥 Best of all—it’s FREE for EVERYONE! 💥
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate 25 years of making memories, staying active, and building community!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Safari Island Community Center
Come celebrate with us! 🦁🎉
25 Years. One Amazing Community.

🏓🎉 **25TH ANNIVERSARY PICKLEBALL REC SHOWDOWN!** 🎉🏓Celebrate **25 years of Safari Island** with a little friendly compet...
10/20/2026

🏓🎉 **25TH ANNIVERSARY PICKLEBALL REC SHOWDOWN!** 🎉🏓
Celebrate **25 years of Safari Island** with a little friendly competition! Grab your partner and join us for the **25th Anniversary Pickleball Rec Showdown**!
📅 **Sunday, November 8**
⏰ **Starting at 12 PM**
💲 **$25 per team**
🏓 **Women’s & Men’s Doubles** start the day
🏓 **Mixed Doubles** to follow
👕 **T-shirts for EVERYONE!**
🏅 **Medals for top finishers!**
Whether you’re playing to win or just here for the fun, come celebrate with us on the courts! 🎉
⏰ **Registration deadline: November 1**
👉 **Register today!**
https://www.safariislandcommunitycenter.com/programs
**Grab your partner. Bring your game. Let’s celebrate 25 years!** 🦁🏓🎉

💗✨ Shimmy & Shake for Breast Cancer! ✨💗Join Jackie and Ali for a special Shine Dance Fitness class on Saturday, October ...
10/19/2026

💗✨ Shimmy & Shake for Breast Cancer! ✨💗

Join Jackie and Ali for a special Shine Dance Fitness class on Saturday, October 24 from 8:00–8:45am! Get ready to move, groove, shimmy, and shake—all for a great cause! 💃🕺

This class is FREE and open to everyone, with no registration required. Best of all, all proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in support of breast cancer research.

Grab your friends, wear your pink, and come dance with us as we move for a meaningful cause! 💕🎀

🛟 BE THE HERO OF THE MORNING SHIFT! 🌊Safari Island Community Center is HIRING DAYTIME LIFEGUARDS! ☀️Make a difference, k...
10/19/2026

🛟 BE THE HERO OF THE MORNING SHIFT! 🌊

Safari Island Community Center is HIRING DAYTIME LIFEGUARDS! ☀️

Make a difference, keep our swimmers safe, and be part of the Safari Island team!

💰 Starting at $18/hour — more depending on experience
🏊 Daytime hours
🦸‍♀️ Be the hero who starts the day strong!

If you’re responsible, energetic, and ready to make a splash, we want YOU!

📣 Apply today and join the Safari Island team!

Safari Island Community Center — Make It Happen.

🦁✨ Parents, We’ve Got You Covered! ✨🦁Did you know you can drop your kids off at childcare and enjoy up to 2 hours of uni...
10/19/2026

🦁✨ Parents, We’ve Got You Covered! ✨🦁
Did you know you can drop your kids off at childcare and enjoy up to 2 hours of uninterrupted workout time? 🙌
While you focus on YOU, your little ones will have a blast in the Lion’s Den at Safari Island!
🕒 Childcare Hours:
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:30–11:30am
• Monday–Thursday: 4:30–8:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00–10:15am
Whether you're lifting, rowing, taking a class, or just enjoying some well-deserved “me time,” we’re here to make it easier for you to prioritize your health. 💪
📞 Call our Front Desk at 952-442-0695 for more information
🔗 Learn more here: https://www.safariislandcommunitycenter.com/kids
Strong parents raise strong kids — and it starts with taking care of YOU! 💚

🍂 FALL RESET: ELEMENTAL SANCTUARY 🌿Slow down. Breathe deeply. Reconnect with the rhythm of nature. 🍁Rest with the Rhythm...
10/19/2026

🍂 FALL RESET: ELEMENTAL SANCTUARY 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deeply. Reconnect with the rhythm of nature. 🍁

Rest with the Rhythm of Nature invites you to step away from the busy pace of everyday life and settle into deep relaxation and mindful restoration. Through gentle guidance and sensory elements inspired by earth, water, air, and fire, you’ll be guided toward balance, renewal, and a peaceful return to nature’s rhythm.

✨ Give yourself permission to pause, reset, and recharge this fall.

🌿 FREE for Safari Island members
🍂 Non-members: $9

Come relax, restore, and embrace the season with us. 💛

Fridays 10/9 & 10/23
6:15-8pm

🥫💪 MOVE. PLAY. GIVE BACK! 💪🥫Our Annual Safari Island Fitness Food Drive is back! 🦁❤️📅 October 1–November 15Every time yo...
10/19/2026

🥫💪 MOVE. PLAY. GIVE BACK! 💪🥫
Our Annual Safari Island Fitness Food Drive is back! 🦁❤️
📅 October 1–November 15
Every time you come to play pickleball or attend a group exercise class, bring a non-perishable food item and receive FREE admission! 🎉
And members—you can join in, too! We encourage everyone to donate and help us support local food shelves. ❤️
🎯 OUR GOAL: BEAT LAST YEAR’S DONATION TOTAL!
Let’s see if we can come together as a Safari Island community and make this our biggest food drive yet! Every can, box, and bag makes a difference. *PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT EXPIRED!*
Grab a non-perishable food item, get moving, and help us give back! 🥫💪
Let’s beat last year’s total! 🦁❤️

🎃🌊 REGISTER NOW! 🌊🎃Halloween is making a SPLASH at Safari Island! 👻🧡Join us Saturday, October 24 | 12:30–2:30 PM for our...
10/18/2026

🎃🌊 REGISTER NOW! 🌊🎃

Halloween is making a SPLASH at Safari Island! 👻🧡

Join us Saturday, October 24 | 12:30–2:30 PM for our Floating Pumpkin Patch Pool Party!

🎃 Swim in the Floating Pumpkin Patch
🧙‍♀️ Witches’ Scavenger Hunt + CANDY! 🍬
💦 Wibit Obstacle Course
🛝 Water Slide
🎨 Decorate your own pumpkin
👻 Costumes welcome!

💰 $5 Members | $10 Non-Members | Adults FREE

🎃 Space is limited—REGISTER NOW!
👉 Register Here: https://www.safariislandcommunitycenter.com/programs

🎉🦁 Plan Your Next Group Outing at Safari Island Community Center! 🦁🎉Looking for a fun and easy group event idea? Bring y...
10/18/2026

🎉🦁 Plan Your Next Group Outing at Safari Island Community Center! 🦁🎉

Looking for a fun and easy group event idea? Bring your crew to Safari Island! 🙌
Groups of 20+ people receive a discounted daily admission rate — making it perfect for schools, teams, birthday groups, scouts, staff outings, and more!

Your group admission includes:
🏊 Lap & Rec Pools, Slides & Diving Boards
🦁 Lion’s Den (4-Tier Indoor Play Structure)
🏀 Gymnasium

It’s active fun for all ages — all in one place! 💦🏀

📞 For details and availability, contact Craig Diedrick at 952.856.7722
📧 [email protected]

Let us help you create a memorable, stress-free group event! 💚

Address

1600 Community Drive
Waconia, MN
55387

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm
Thursday 5:30am - 9pm
Friday 5:30am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+19524420695

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