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The Galax Recreation Center provides all of your favorite programs, classes, events, along with many new an exciting programs for the upcoming year. As we move into 2024 we will continue to add more new programs and activities for all of our citizens to enjoy. The current programs and activities that are being offered are senior programs, aquatic exercises classes, youth sports, cardio and weight rooms, indoor walking track, swim lessons, water aerobic classes, yoga, senior exercise classes, open gym. A quick reminder of our outdoor facilities that are available include the walking track at Mt. View and Felts Park, tennis courts, Galax Municipal Golf Course, skate park, picnic shelters, and playgrounds.
We hope to continue to make the Galax Recreation Center your destination stop for your fitness and leisure activities. We want the Galax Recreation Department to be a part of you and your family’s daily fitness and leisure routine in 2024 and beyond. If you are new to the area stop by the Galax Recreation Center and take a tour of our facilities and also enjoy a first time visit pass to participate in one of our classes, cardio or weight room for free. In closing, we look forward to you visiting with us at the Galax Recreation Center and enjoying one of our many special events in the park.
Tony R. Quesenberry, Director
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Another year has come to a close for the Galax Parks and Recreation Departments 2023-2024 After School Activity program. The kids enjoyed Ice cream, pizza, and one group had a trip to the Dairy Bar. It has been a wonderful years with our program and we look forward to next fall when school starts again. We would like to say a special thanks to all of our staff for taking care of our children this past year. They provided the kids with games, snacks, homework help and other fun activities each day.
Reminder to Register now for
After School Activity Program (ASAP) 2024 – 2025
Spaces are very limited
The Galax Parks and Recreation Department’s After School Activity Program offers quality supervision for children who attend Galax City Schools in grades K through 5. The program provides after school pick up until 5:30 pm, a snack, recreational games and activities, crafts and homework assistance. The program operates Monday through Friday except when Galax City Schools are closed for holidays, workdays, and inclement weather. If the school closes before noon for inclement weather, the program will not operate. We do operate for any closing at noon or after.
Weekly Rates:
$50.00 per child
$90.00 for two children in the same household
$130.00 for three children in the same household
Registration now for the 2024-25 School year
Call 276-236-3218 for more information
Reminder:
The Galax Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 in recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Thank you to Commonwealth Senior Living for coming out yesterday to present their program, Making the Most of Your Golden Years. Commonwealth's Lauren Spivey Self, Administrator, Avery Dalton, Sales Director, and Raven Lineberry, Program Director, provided seniors with insights on how to live their best lives. Lunch consisting of soup, sandwiches and cookies were provided by Dining Services Director, Robyn Jones and Burce Campbell.
Because of the popularity of the program, we will be offering it again on Tuesday, June 18th, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Seniors 55 & over only. MUST pre-register before June 11th. Spaces are limited. FREE. Lunch will be provided.
Seniors attended a Luau party last Thursday at Parks & Rec. Guests dined on a potluck meal and BBQ from The Galax Cakery, and then we had a great time playing The Price is Right Hawaiian style!
A big thank you to Sandy Steffy with 1 to 1 Advisors of Insurance for all her help decorating, donating items for games and for helping out the day of the party. Thank you to Blue Ridge Home Health for donating a door prize and for letting us borrow their Plinko board. We appreciate all the help from our staff to make this party a success!
Don't forget!!
26th ANNUAL DR. ED DANNELLY NEW RIVER TRAIL
10K RUN & 5K WALK
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Co-Sponsored by Galax Parks and Recreation Dept. and the New River Trail State Park
10K Race / 5K walk begins at 9:00 am
Race Day Fee: $25.00
5K Walk $15 includes T-shirt
Race day registration is from 7:30 - 8:45 am at the Dr. Ed Dannelly Fitness Park gazebo. Registration closes promptly at 8:45 am. Awards will be given to all 10K run overall winners and 10K age group winners. The New River Trail 10K race & 5K walk will start and finish at the Dr. Ed Dannelly Fitness Park. The 10K course is an out and back course and is entirely flat as it follows Chestnut Creek. The race is on the New River Trail. For more information contact the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218.
2023 Rates
Cardio or Weight Room Monthly Fee
- Individual $15.00
- Adult Couple (married in same household) $20.00
- Family (same household) $25.00
- Senior Individual (age 55 & above) $10.00
- Senior Adult Married Couple (age 55 & above) $15.00
- Teen (ages 13 – 17)* $10.00
Cardio & Weight Room combined Monthly Fee
- Individual $25.00
- Adult Couple (married in same household) $35.00
- Family (same household) $40.00
- Senior Individual (age 55 & above) $15.00
- Senior Adult Married Couple (age 55 & above) $25.00
- Teen (ages 13 – 17)* $15.00
*Participants may register as a teen if they are 13 – 17 years old. Teens age 13 – 15 must be supervised by an immediate family member 16 years old or older.
Class & Program Announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the 2024-25 Galax Parks and Recreation Program Brochure
Galax Outdoor Pool will be opening Tuesday May 28 at 12:00pm
Galax Outdoor pool operating schedule
Monday-Friday 12:00pm-5:45pm
Sat. & Sun. 1:00pm-5:45pm
Children’s Activity Programs
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2024-25
SPACES ARE LIMITED – Be sure to register now to secure your kids spot in the program for next fall.
The Galax Parks and Recreation Department’s After School Activity Program offers quality supervision for children who attend Galax City Schools in grades K through 5. The program provides after school pick up until 5:30 pm, a snack, recreational games and activities, crafts and homework assistance. The program operates Monday through Friday except when Galax City Schools are closed for holidays, workdays, and inclement weather. If the school closes before noon for inclement weather, the program will not operate. We do operate for any closing at noon or after.
Weekly Rates:
$50.00 per child $90.00 for two children in the same household
$130.00 for three children in the same household
Registration Dates Open Registration now
Call 276-236-3218 for more information.
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Parks & Facilities
Galax Recreation Center
601 South Main Street
Galax, Virginia 24333
Call 276-236-3218 or 276-236-0401
Looking for a great workout, come to the Galax Recreation Center for all your fitness needs.
Felts Park
601 South Main Street
Galax, Virginia 24333
28 acre park, 5 lit tennis courts, ½ mile paved walking track, 25-meter outdoor pool, playground, covered picnic shelter, and more!
Galax Municipal Golf Course
107 Country Club Lane
Galax, VA 24333
Get in a few rounds at the Galax Municipal Golf Course. Season passes are available, and consider booking your upcoming event at the clubhouse banquet room.
Mountain View Recreation Park
124 Mountain View Ave
Galax, VA 24333
4/10 Mile Paved Track, 2 multi-use baseball/softball fields, baseball / softball hitting cage, and covered picnic area.
Knob Hill Playground
Middleton St,
Galax, VA 24333
Located off Middleton Street at the start of the Knob Hill Subdivision. The playground is open to the public each day daylight to dusk.
Skate Park
The downtown skate park is located at the corner of Bartlett and Main Street, beside Standard Auto Parts.
This facility offers several different ramps, jumps bars, and boxes.
Hours of Operation
Galax Recreation Center’s operating hours are established to best serve the needs of the public. The Recreation Center will be closed on weekends that community events are scheduled in Felts’ Park. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the Galax Recreation Center, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, etc. unless they are participating in a Galax Parks and Recreation Department program or activity (example: swimming lessons, youth basketball practice, swim team, etc.)
Text Reminders & Updates
Reminder: Be sure to sign up or update your Nixle test message alert settings for the Galax Recreation Center. If you have the Nixle alert already on your cell phone you must update to continue to receive the Nixle Text Alerts:
We will send out weather cancellations, closing, reminders, etc when necessary.
Text GALAXREC to 888777 on your cell phone