Welcome to Galax Parks & 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!

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The Galax Recreation Center offers several parks and a golf course in Galax. To learn more about these facilities and get directions, click the button below!

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Welcome!

The Galax Parks and Recreation Department staff and I would like to say thank you for all your support to us over the past several years. We have been able to add many wonderful programs and activities for our citizens to enjoy. We have added new outdoor pickleball and outdoor basketball courts for everyone to enjoy. Our senior and youth programs also have grown in participation during the past few years. As you look through our 2026 brochure, we hope you will find several programs that you can participate with us in the coming year. If you are a senior looking to make new friends or join a program or group you will find senior dining/shopping trips, parties, instructional classes, game days, and exercise classes. We also offer many clubs that include mahjong, book and coloring clubs. Our senior program has something to offer everyone. Our youth programs offer multiple sports from sandlot football, flag football, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, T-ball, coach pitch, futsal, tennis, fun runs, kids obstacle race, summer sports camps, etc. For adults we have basketball leagues, volleyball, a 9-hole golf course, morning/evening water exercise classes, lap swim, cardio and weight rooms, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, 5k/10k running races. Our community events include the Annual Fiddler’s Convention, High Country Christmas light show, Fireman’s Carnival, Championship Rodeo, Jeep club events, Praising in the Park etc. We encourage you to come and take a tour of the Galax Recreation Center and use our cardio and weight rooms free of charge on your first visit. Make 2026 your year of a healthy lifestyle and personal development. You can find us on our Facebook feed and Galax Recreation Center website. Come spend you 2026 leisure time with us!

Tony R. Quesenberry, Director

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2026 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

Click here for the 2026-2027 Galax Parks and Recreation Program Brochure

Part-Time Employment

We are accepting applications for part time recreation aide. Position will involve working on soccer, football, baseball and softball fields, general park and facility maintenance, mowing, recreation program set up and etc. starting March. Hours are mornings through afternoon weekdays with occasional Saturday during the summer.
Applications are available at the Galax Recreation Center and must be turned back in to the recreation center's front desk. For information contact 276-236-3218

Children’s Activity Programs

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2025-26

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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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

For Information

Call (276) 236-3218 Email tquesenberry@galaxva.com