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Rigsby Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Safety Harbor, Florida

Seniors welcome

Multi-use center for all ages, featuring a playground, Tai Chi classes and boot-camp fitness courses.

Plan your first class

  • Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
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  • Website & schedule cityofsafetyharbor.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (727) 724-1545

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Rigsby Recreation Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧓 Seniors 3 mentions

“They have bus tours for senior citizens.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 3 mentions

“They have bus tours for senior citizens.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 4 mentions

“But except for one friendly lady, I felt unwelcome with some of the others with my walker and my inability to stand up and all so I just gave up coming.”

📘 clear, well-structured classes 2 mentions

“On this particular occasion we went to Clearwater Beach.”

From the reviews

They have bus tours for senior citizens. On this particular occasion we went to Clearwater Beach. It was a good outing out.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Dec 2017

I took a part of a tai chi class here. It was very good, the teacher was good and careful to help beginning students. But except for one friendly lady, I felt unwelcome with some of the others with my walker and my inability to stand up and all so I just gave up coming.

★★★★★ — Gayle, Oct 2022

The Rigsby Center is a great asset for Safety Harbor. Inexpensive fitness classes and other activities are provided by the city. I recommend B-Fit Boot Camp on Tuesday evenings for a fun workout.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2024

Although you must go during business hours to rent the hall, they were a pleasure to work with! Everyone was VERY nice! The facility was clean. I would definitely go back here next time I need to rent a space.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Apr 2019

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Your first tai chi class at Rigsby 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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Rigsby Recreation Center

605 2nd St N, Safety Harbor, FL34695

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