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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Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this fun holiday tradition!
Congratulations to everyone who came out Saturday and ran in the 36th Annual Galax Autumn Days 5k Run. The weather was perfect with no wind at race time. We hope everyone had a great time. We would like to say a big congratulations to Donna Akers who completed her 890+ race Sat.
Also, a big Thank you to Twin County Regional Healthcare that has continued to sponsor our race for 30+ years.
For this years race results click on the link below.
www.runroanoke.com/EventDetails?id=933&date=20241019&event=Galax%20Autumn%20Days%205K%20Run
Reminder you can still register for Annual Galax Autumn Days 5K Run this Sat. Oct. 19th 10:am at Felts Park.
All 5K registrations are being taken online at
Go to www.runsignup.com an search Galax Autumn Days 5k Run to register.
The kids 12 & under 1 mile fun will be at 9am in Felt's Park all forms must be completed and turned into the Galax Recreation Center. You may pick up a fun run form at the recreation center.
www.runsignup.com
RunSignup provides a simple way to register for races. You can create and manage your race for free.
REMINDER
Don't forget to register your kids for the Galax Autumn Days 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday Oct. 19th at 9:00am in Felt's Park.
The Kids Fun Run race is entry is FREE!!! There is awards for the overall Top 5 winners boys and girls.
But you must register and turn in the registration form at the Galax Recreation Center by Friday morning or on Sat. morning 7am-8:30am.
Reminder Tuesday is last day for early entry fee for the Annual Galax Autumn Days 5K Run this Sat. Oct. 19th 10:am at Felts Park.
Go to www.runsignup.com an search Galax Autumn Days 5k Run to register.
www.runsignup.com
RunSignup provides a simple way to register for races. You can create and manage your race for free.33 & Over Basketball and Adult Volleyball registration is open now through November 11! Get your team's spot today! Call the Galax Recreation Center for more information!
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
Mt View Park will be closed beginning Friday evening Oct 4th until future notice due to repairs from the storm. This includes walking track an fields.
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
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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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