Welcome to Galax Parks and Recreation
Reminder we are open at the Galax Recreation Center with limited classes and programs as we continue to navigate this difficult time. We all know 2020 was an extremely tough year in everyone’s lives we are all hoping 2021 will be a great year as we work toward getting back to our normal routines in our daily lives. Current programs and activities that we have available are the cardio and weight room, indoor walking track, swim lessons, water aerobic classes, yoga, senior exercise classes, open gym. Our programs all follow the safe guidelines and recommendations from the health department along with limited capacity with certain programs. As we move forward take advantage of the weather on pretty days and get outside and enjoy some cardio activity but remember to practice your 6ft social distancing and be respectable of others as you do your workout. Be safe and we look forward to bringing back all of our recreational programs for everyone to enjoy. Some of our facilities include the walking track at Mt. View and Felts Park that are open along with our tennis courts and the Galax Municipal Golf Course.
Make fitness a part of your daily routine in 2021. 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
Great Rates For 2021
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
*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.
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.
GALAX RECREATION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
2020 (TCCF ) Twin County Community Foundation Grants
NEW CARDIO ROOM EQUIPMENT
We have installed our new cardio equipment in our Galax Recreation Center cardio room. The new equipment was made possible through the (TCCF ) Twin County Community Foundation Grant. We at the Galax Recreation Department would like to say Thank You to the TCCF for making this new equipment available to us to share with our local citizens as we continue to make our community healthier. Our new machines include 2 Elliptical machines, Stair Climber, 2 Recumbent Bikes, Upright Bike, and Rowing machine.





Be sure to come out to our updated Fitness facilities and enjoy a great workout each day at an affordable price.
Below is our rates for our Cardio Room and Weight rooms or combined rooms. There is no contracts or memberships just pay a fee each month with whichever facility fits you or your families needs.
NEW SWIM MEET STARTING BLOCKS FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL, PORTABLE BACKSTOPS, AND NEW SANDLOT FOOTBALL HELMETS
We would like to say another Thank You to the TCCF for making these much needed pieces of equipment possible for our community. These items all provide much needed safety for our youth as they participate in our sports programs.




PARK 2019 GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Take the time to come by and see our newly installed Playground equipment in Felt’s Park. The playground equipment was made possible through the (TCCF ) Twin County Community Foundation Grant. We at the Galax Recreation Department would like to say Thank You to the TCCF for making this possible for our community youth.



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