Upcoming Events

                                 REMINDER

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 now taking Spring & Summer Registration for all programs including Youth Baseball, Girls Softball, Summer Sports Camps, Oak Hill Basketball Camp, Exercise and Aquatic classes

                   SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

                           KID'S BIKE RODEO

         Sat. April 21 at 10:00 am at Felt's Park

New River Trail Dr Ed Dannelly 10K Run & 5K Walk

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Co-Sponsored by Galax Parks and Recreation Department and the New River Trail State Park10K Race begins at 9:00 am   5K Walk begins at 9:00 am   
Pre-race registration held until May 1.  Race Day Registration 7:00am – 8:30am at Dr. Dannelly Fitness Park gazebo at The New River Trail State Park  Entry Fee:  Pre-Registration for the 10K Run ~ $17.00 if postmarked by May 1, 2018 – $25.00 thereafter and on race day.    5K Walk ~ $12.00Information: Contact the Galax Recreation Department at 276-236-3218         

                GALAX OUTDOOR POOL

                                 OPENS

           Friday, June 1, 2018 from 3:00-6:00pm

 

            OAK HILL BASKETBALL CAMP

JULY 2-5 at the Galax Recreation Center

Click on the link below for Information and brochure

2018 OAK HILL FORM

S.W.V.A. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UMPIRES 

Anyone interested in umpiring youth baseball or softball during the summer of 2018 for the Galax Parks and Recreation Department contact Matt Foy at 236-3218.    

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

AQUA ZUMBA  - March 13, 2018

CLASSES HELD AT THE GALAX MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

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

Zumba - Tue. & Thur.  5:30-6:30pm

Barre Above  - Tue. & Thur. 6:30-7:15pm

Line Dancing  - Wednesdays  5:30-7pm

 

CLASSES HELD AT THE GALAX RECREATION CENTER

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