Upcoming Events

                          REMINDERS

Galax Recreation Center will be closing at 6pm Tue-Fri. June 19-22 and Closed on Sat. & Sun. June 22 & 23rd due to the Galax Fireman's Carnival in Felt's Park.

OAK HILL BASKETBALL CAMP

JULY 2-5 at the Galax Recreation Center

REGISTER NOW SPACE IS LIMITED

Click on the link below for Information and brochure

2018 OAK HILL FORM

We are now taking Registration for the fall 2018 (ASAP) After School Activities Program. Register now to reserve your space for the upcoming school year.  Space is limited in the program so register early!! 

We still have a few spaces available for Summer Activity Program (SAP) Ages 6-12 The SAP program operates from 8:00am - 5:30pm each day throughout the summer. For more information and to register your child contact the Galax Recreation Department at 276-236-3218. Spaces are now open to both City and County residents.

REMINDER:  We are  taking Summer Registration for the following programs including  Summer Sports Camps, Oak Hill Basketball Camp, Exercise and Aquatic classes

Summer Indoor Pool Swim Hours

Indoor Lap Swim hours beginning Monday May 28th

Mon./Wed./Fri. mornings 7:15-8:15am
Sat. Mornings 10am-11:00am
Sunday 1:00-2:00pm
Starting Monday May 28th there will be on other Lap swim hours and no other Indoor Public Swim until August. 

                GALAX OUTDOOR POOL

                     is now open daily 

Outdoor Pool passes are available for the summer.

$95.00 for Individuals 

$190 for a Family pass 

 

Welcome to Galax Parks and Recreation

The Galax Parks and Recreation Department would like everyone to take the time to view our upcoming 2018 Spring and Summer activities on our new brochure link below.  We have many new and exciting programs to offer along with many of your familiar classes and programs we have always provided.  We hope everyone including kids, adults and senior participants will take the opportunity to come in and experience a new program or  class or participate in one our many fitness classes this upcoming fall and throughout the winter.

 

Tony R. Quesenberry, Director & Staff 

Latest News

Dog Walks

To Everyone who walks their dogs in felts’ park or mt. view park .. please clean-up after your pets. City Code Requires Owners To Clean- Up After Their Pets.. Fine $25 – $200. City Animal Control Officers will begin Patrolling Parks and Will Issue Summons. Thank You For Keeping Our Parks Clean And Safe For Everyone To Use..

CLICK BELOW FOR OUR NEW SPRING & SUMMER BROCHURE ACTIVITIES.

Brochure Spring Summer 2018

CANCELLED CLASSES

Barre Above,  Aqua Zumba 

CLASSES HELD AT THE GALAX MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

Core Yoga - Mon. & Wed. 4-5pm

Zumba - No Zumba Classes June 25 - August  Classes will resume mid-August.  Tue. & Thur.  5:30-6:30pm

Line Dancing  - Wednesdays  6:00-7pm  Beginners  &  7:00-8pm  Advanced

 

CLASSES HELD AT THE GALAX RECREATION CENTER

Outdoor Morning Yoga  - Mon & Thur.  7:15-7:45am   Felts Park Playground

Diabetes Cooking Class  -  Tue. June 19  11am-1pm

Self-Defense for Women - Mon. & Thur.

S.A.L.T.  - Time changes  will meet the following Wednesday's  May 2, July 4 at 11:00am at the Felts  Park Picnic Shelter,  September 5, November 7.

 

 

Our Locations

  • Galax Recreation Center:
    601 South Main Street • Galax, Virginia 24333   (276-236-3218)
  • Felts Park:
    601 South Main Street • Galax, Virginia 24333
  • Galax Municipal Golf Course:
    107 Country Club Lane • Galax, Virginia 24333  (276-236-2641)
  • Knob Hill Playground:
    Middleton Street • Galax, Virginia 24333
  • Mountain View Rec Park:
    124 Mountain View Ave • Galax, Virginia 24333
  • Skate Park:
    Corner of Bartlett and Main Street • Galax, Virginia 24333