Welcome!
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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Senior River Picnic has been cancelled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 25th
Youth football camp was great! Thank you to all who participated and to the high school coaches and players who ran the camp! Our fall sandlot football registration is open now through August 2!
Congratulations to all the kids who came out and participated in the Power Up Kids obstacle race in Felt's Park Sat. Over 70 kids had a great time splashing through the water and mud, climbing ropes, walls, barriers, carrying sandbags, crawling and more during their 1 mile loop in the park. Thank you to Power up OCT for putting on this fun event for our kids.
Don't miss out on you child's spot in our 2024-25 afterschool activity program
We have filled up quickly with only a few remaining spots open for the upcoming school year for our After School Activity Program (ASAP) 2024 – 2025 be sure to come by the recreation center this week to secure your child's spot in the program. Kids will go back to school in less than a month.
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
The youth baseball and softball camps were a grand slam!!
Thank you to all of the participants, staff who prepared the fields, and the coaches who volunteered their time to prepare the youth for their future!
Senior River Picnic has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 25th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM due to potential bad weather.
Reminder don't forget to sign up this Saturday is the
Kids Obstacle Fun Run
Info. Contact Power Up OCT.
Sat. July 20 at Felt's Park at 10:00am
2024 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 operating schedule
Monday-Friday 12:00pm-5:45pm
Sat. & Sun. 1:00pm-5:45pm
TCRH Galax Autumn Days 5K Run
All pre race registration will be taken online this year with chip timing being used at the event.
To Register for the Galax Autumn Days 5K Run go to the following link below on Runsignup.com:
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Galax/GalaxAutumnDays5KRun
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Co-sponsored by the Galax Parks and Recreation Department and Twin County Regional Healthcare
5K Race begins at 10:00 am ~ 1 mile race for kids 12 & under begins at 9:00 am
Pre-race registration held until October 15. Race day registration time is 8:00 – 9:45 am.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if postmarked by October 15 – $25.00 thereafter and on race day
Awards for Overall, Master and Age Division winners.
For information, contact the Galax Recreation Department at 276-236-3218
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