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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 forward in 2025, 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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Reminder
Galax Recreation Center is closed and there will be no summer activity program on Friday July 4th.
The summer activity program kids have been enjoying lots of craft time, pool time, and games these past couple of weeks.
Don't forget to register now for the after school program that begins Aug. 18. Spaces are limited for the 2025-26 school year.
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Pre-race registration open online - scan QR code to register or go to Galaxfire.com - All rules and regulations are in a PFD on Galaxfire.com for download. Hope to see you July 11 and 12, boogity, boogity, boogity, lets go racing with GFD!!!!!
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Bring the whole family for rides, prizes, and memories that give back. ❤️🎠The Annual Fireman's CARNIVAL, Demolition Derby, and Figure 8 Race Fundraiser starts in just ONE WEEK!
More info at the link: www.facebook.com/share/18wFJATy2q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Upcoming closing times for the
GALAX RECREATION CENTER
Friday July 4, 2025 closed for July 4 holiday
The Recreation Center will also be closing at 6:00pm July 8-12 for the annual Fireman’s Carnival
Sunday, July 13, 2025 closed for City Galax Employee Picnic
Friday, July 18 closing at 6pm for the
Championship Rodeo event
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The Maroon Tide Volleyball Camp is underway! The girls enjoyed a full morning of skills and games!
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UPCOMING Fall Youth Sports Registrations:
Flag Football: July 7 - August 11
1st & 2nd grade
$30 registration fee
Sandlot Football: July 7 - August 11
3rd & 4th grade
5th & 6th grade
$30 registration fee
Sandlot Cheerleading: July 7 - August 11
3rd & 4th grade
5th & 6th grade
$30 registration fee
Youth Soccer: July 7 - August 11
7 & Under: 5, 6 & 7 years old
10 & Under: 8, 9 & 10 years old
13 & Under: 11, 12 & 13 years old
$30 registration fee
Sign up at the Galax Recreation Center!
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Tennis camp kids have had a great time this summer. We are finishing up our youth tennis camps that have been ongoing during the month of June. Thank you to instructor Jerry Liles for providing our kids this opportunity.
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The summer activity program today had a big surprise this afternoon. We had the privilege today to welcome back two of our summer activity program students and Galax High School alumni. Cole and Ashlyn. Both Cole and Ashlyn spoke to our kids today about the importance of academics, respect, sportsmanship, and being a great teammate. They spoke of how family, the Galax community, Galax High School, and the Galax recreation center sports had shaped their lives and their future careers. They also took time afterwards to do some volleyball and basketball skills with the kids.
We would like to say a big Thank You to both of them for stopping by today and sharing with us about their positive experiences they have had at Galax high school , college, and the Galax recreation center.
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Part-Time Custodial position at the Galax Recreation Center.
Early morning hours Mon-Fri. with an occasional weekend morning. Responsibilities include all custodial duties at the recreation center.
You may pick up an application at the Galax Recreation Center and turn the application form into the front desk of the recreation center.
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2025 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 2025-26 Galax Parks and Recreation Program Brochure
Part-Time Employment
Youth Summer Activity Program
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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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