Welcome!
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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FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Facilities/Park Maintenance Worker
Performs semiskilled work maintaining and repairing parks, ball fields, playground equipment, buildings and
facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the
Facilities Coordinator and Parks and Recreation Director.
Applications are available at the City of Galax Municipal office and the Galax Parks and Recreation Department.
Additional information is listed on the city of Galax website under employment opportunities link.
Reminder
City of Galax Christmas tree lighting will be at 6:45pm on main street followed by the annual Christmas Parade at 7pm.
After the parade come to Felt's Park and enjoy the High Country Light Show.
Galax Recreation Center will be closing at 6pm Friday Dec. 8 for the City of Galax Employee Christmas Dinner.
Galax Recreation Center will also be closed on the following dates for the holiday season.
Sunday Dec. 24, 2023
Monday Dec. 25, 2023
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2023
Monday Jan. 1, 2024
We will reopen Tuesday Jan. 2 at 7am
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Facilities/Park Maintenance Worker Full-TIme
Performs semiskilled work maintaining and repairing parks, ball fields, playground equipment, buildings and
facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the
Facilities Coordinator and Parks and Recreation Director.
Applications are available at the City of Galax Municipal office and the Galax Parks and Recreation Department.
Additional information is listed on the city of Galax website under employment opportunities link.
REMINDER:
The Annual Galax Parks and Recreation Department Annual Christmas Bazaar is this Saturday, November 18 from 9am-3pm located at the Galax Recreation Center in Felt's Park.
Note: The Recreation Center will not send any emails about the Christmas Bazaar by other than @GalaxVa.com or on information on this facebook page.
REMINDER!!!
SPORTS REGISTRATIONS HAPPENING NOW:
Sign up NOW!
Youth Basketball - registration ENDS TODAY!
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball - team registration ends November 27!
33 & Over Basketball - team registration ends November 27!
SPORTS REGISTRATIONS HAPPENING NOW:
Sign up NOW!
Youth Basketball - registration has started and ends November 13.
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball - team registration starts Monday, October 30!
33 & Over Basketball - team registration starts Monday, October 30!
Today the city of Galax employee health fair is being held at the Galax Recreation Center from 9am-3pm. We would like to say thanks to all of the local health care providers and fitness centers who have volunteered their time to contribute to this event.
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 Activities Brochure
Galax Recreation Center will be closing at 6pm Friday Dec. 8 for the City of Galax Employee Christmas Dinner.
Galax Recreation Center will also be closed on the following dates for the holiday season.
Sunday Dec. 24, 2023 Monday Dec. 25, 2023 Tuesday Jan. 1, 2023 Monday Jan. 1, 2024 Will reopen Tuesday Jan. 2 at 7am
High County Lights
Felt’s Park 6pm nightly through January 1, 2024 at
Upcoming winter sports registrations
Men’s Indoor Soccer/Futsal – December 18 – January 22
Be sure to sign up during the registration times to lock in your spot!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2023-24
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.
Quick Links
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Felts Park
Adult & Youth Sports
Senior Programs
Runs & Races
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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