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Chanhassen Recreation Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 122 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota
Gym and park offering casual exercise and fitness classes (including Zumba) plus pickeball.
Plan your first class
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chanhassenmn.gov — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 952-227-1400
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Mainly beginner to advanced beginner players the evening I happened to come play there.”
What students say
“Jodi, Juli, and the rest of the staff are so friendly and helpful.”
“Great people make this place worth the price of admission.”
From the reviews
Three indoor pickleball courts. Sunday evening open pickleball from 5 - 8p. Mainly beginner to advanced beginner players the evening I happened to come play there.
Great staff and wonderful atmosphere! Love the high energy group training sessions! Worth trying them out anytime.
We had our sons' birthday party here and it was awesome. I still can't believe how affordable it was. We had a party room for 2 hours. The staff set up tables and chairs ahead of time the way I had asked. During that time we also had the gymnasium reserved as part of the package.
Positives: -Great place for all ages to exercise -Friendly staff/fellow gym goers -Locker rooms and showers -Multiple forms of exercise (basketball, pickle ball, weights/machines open gym to do whatever) -Resident discount -Gym schedule posted online monthly Drawbacks: -Not open 24/7 -Limited free weight options
New to tai chi? Start at Chanhassen Recreation Center
Chanhassen Recreation Center comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at Chanhassen Recreation Center
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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