Welcome to Galax Parks and Recreation

The Galax Recreation Center  is back to full capacity with most of the classes and programs we have offered in the past.   As we move past this difficult time with Covid 19 the past year we will continue to add more programs and hope everyone will come back and enjoy the wonderful activities we have to offer.  The current programs and activities that are being offered 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 you continue to make fitness a part of your daily routine in 2021 and will include the Galax Recreation Department in your fitness activities. 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

GALAX RECREATION CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

2021 (TCCF ) Twin County Community Foundation Grants

NEW AQUA WHEELCHAIR & ADULT ACESSIBLE CHANGING TABLE

We would like to say thank you again to the (TCCF ) Twin County Community Foundation Grant.  We have been able to purchase a new large aqua wheelchair for our indoor/outdoor pools and a accessible changing table due to the continued support of the TCCF foundation.  These new pieces of equipment will help enhance out special needs and senior citizen aquatics programs at the Galax Recreation Center. 

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.