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The Galax Recreation Center is now providing all of your favorite programs, classes, events, and many new an exciting programs we are working on for the upcoming year. As we move into 2023 we will continue to add more 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 routine in 2023 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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On Saturday June 3rd at 10:00am the Galax Recreation Department will be doing a dedication of the memorial we have done for Bud Nelson. The memorial will be held at the top parking lot of the recreation center. Anyone who knew Bud and what he meant to our community knows how special he was to everyone he met. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Youth Tennis Lessons
Session 1
June 12-16 - Felt's Park Tennis Courts
Instructor Jerry Liles
Must pre-register at the Galax Recreation Center
Ages 6-7 9am-10am
Ages 8-9 10am-11am
Ages 10-11 11am-12pm
Session 2
June 19-23 - Felt's Park Tennis Courts
Instructor Jerry Liles
Must pre-register at the Galax Recreation Center
Ages 6-7 9am-10am
Ages 8-9 10am-11am
Ages 10-11 11am-12pm
Session 3
June 26-30 - Felt's Park Tennis Courts
Instructor Jerry Liles
Must pre-register at the Galax Recreation Center
Ages 6-7 9am-10am
Ages 8-9 10am-11am
Ages 10-11 11am-12pm
Session 4
July 10-11 - Felt's Park Tennis Courts
Instructor Jerry Liles
Must pre-register at the Galax Recreation Center
Ages 10-13 10am-11am
Session 5
July 17-21 - Felt's Park Tennis Courts
Instructor Jerry Liles
Must pre-register at the Galax Recreation Center
Ages 10-13 10am-11am
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GALAX PARKS & Recreation
We have the following part-time employment position available:
Recreation Aide responsibilities include recreation program setup, ball field and Park maintenance. Mon-Fri 25-30 hrs a week occasional weekend.
Job applications are available at the front desk.
Please fill out application and return to the Recreation Center front desk. DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FACEBOOK POST.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GALAX PARKS & Recreation
We have the following part-time employment position available:
Recreation Aide responsibilities include recreation program setup, ball field and Park maintenance. Mon-Fri 25-30 hrs a week occasional weekend.
Job applications are available at the front desk.
Please fill out application and return to the Recreation Center front desk. DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FACEBOOK POST.
We would like to say Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday to run or walk in the 25th annual New River Trail Dr. Ed Dannelly 10K Run & 5K Walk. The weather was beautiful on the trail Sat. We would like to also say Thank you to all of our race sponsors, New River Trail State Park staff, Galax EMS, and Galax Parks and Recreation staff who helped make this years event a success.
Don't forget to sign up now for the
25th Annual New River Trail Dr. Ed Dannelly 10K Run & 5K Walk
May 6, 2023
Co-Sponsored by Galax Parks and Recreation Department and the New River Trail State Park
10K Race begins at 9:00 am
5K Walk begins at 9:00 am
Pre-race registration held until May 2. 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 ~ $20.00 if postmarked by May 2, 2023 – $25.00 thereafter and on race day. 5K Walk ~ $15.00
10K Race and 5K Walk entries include a commemorative race t-shirt. No awards will be given for the 5K Walk.
Information: Contact the Galax Recreation Department at 276-236-3218
Race day registration is from 7:00 – 8:30 am at the Dr. Ed Dannelly Fitness Park gazebo. Race Day Registration closes promptly at 8:30 am. Awards will be given to all 10K run overall winners and 10K age group winners. The New River Trail 10K race & 5K walk will start and finish at the Dr. Ed Dannelly Fitness Park and follows the New River Trail. The 10K course is an out and back course. The course is entirely flat as it follows Chestnut Creek with the entire race being run on the New River Trail.
Don't miss your spot in the Galax Parks and Recreation Department Kids Summer Activity Program for ages 6-12 it is almost full a few spaces are available contact 276-236-3218 for Info
The program is held each day at the Galax Rec. Center daily 8am-5:30pm.
We had the AirCare medical helicopter from NC visit first responders club from Galax Middle School this morning at 9:00 am. The helicopter landed in Felt's Park and students from the club were allowed to inspect the helicopter and ask questions of the pilot and first responders who work with the on the helicopter. The kids all had a great time learning about emergency air transport.
2023 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 2023-24 Program and Activites Brochure
Youth Tennis Lessons
CO-ED ADULT CORNHOLE
Registration: May 15th – June 12th, 2023
Register at the Galax Recreation Center
Cost: $60 per team – Must be 16 years old or older to play
Swim Lessons 2022-23
SESSION 1 January 9 – February 8 Level 1 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Level 2 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
SESSION 2 February 13 – March 15 Level 2 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Level 3 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
SESSION 3 Starts March 20 – April 19 Monday and Wednesday Parent tot 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm Parent Preschool 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
SESSION 4 April 24 – May 25 Monday and Wednesday Level 1 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Adult 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
SUMMER SESSIONS M,T,W,Th Make-up for weather on Fridays SESSION 5 June 12 – 27, 2023 Level 1 3-3:45pm (ages 4 & up) Level 2 4-4:45pm Level 3 6-6:45pm Level 1 7-7:45pm
SESSION 6 July 5 – July 20, 2023 Level 1 3-3:45pm Level 2 4-4:45pm Parent Tot 6:15-6:45pm (Parent Tot ages 19-36months) Parent Preschool 7:00-7:45pm (Parent Preschooler ages 37-54 months)
SESSION 7 July 24 – August 15, 2023 M,T,W,Th (No class week of August 7-11) Level 1 3-3:45pm (ages 4 & up) Level 2 4-4:45pm Level 5 5-5:45pm
SESSION 8 September 11-October 11, 2023 Mon & Wed Only Level 1 6-6:45pm Level 2 7-7:45pm
SESSION 9 October 16-November 15, 2023 Level 2 6-6:45pm
| Lap Swim 2022-23
Current Lap Swim Hours (Indoor Pool) Now until May 27 Monday 1:30 – 2:30pm Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30pm Friday 1:30 – 2:30pm Saturday 10:00 – 11:30am Sunday 1:00 – 2:30pm
Open Swim 2022-23
Current Open Swim Hours (indoor Pool) Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Cost $2.00 children under 5 are Free Children 10 and Under must be accompanied
Water Aerobics
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 8:15 am Water Aerobics 8:30 – 9:15 am Water Aerobics 9:30 – 10:15 am Water Aerobics 10:30 – 11:15 am Arthritis Aerobics 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Arthritis Aerobics 12:30 – 1:15 pm Water Aerobics
Pool Parties Indoor Pool Party 1 hour 15 min pool time 45 min party room. Parties are available on Sat 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sun 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Cost $125.00 A Mermaid may be added to you swim party for an additional $50 for the swim time of the party. This includes mermaid and a gift from the mermaid’s prize box and decorations. |
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2023
The Galax Parks and Recreation Department offers quality supervised programs for boys and girls in grades K – 5th who attend Galax City Schools. This program is held Monday through Friday, except when Galax City Schools are closed for teacher workdays, holidays, inclement weather or other scheduled closings. Play games, go swimming and get a special rate on youth swimming lessons if you register your child in a class while they are in the after school program. Daily snacks provided.
Galax Recreation Center 3:00 – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday
$50.00 per week (special rates for more than one child in the same household)
*Notice – When Galax City Schools let out before noon because of inclement weather, etc., the After School Program will not operate. When schools let out at noon or later, the After School Program will pick up your child. For more information, call 236-3218.
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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