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
Facebook Posts
Afterschool Leprechaun update.
Old Charlie Shamrock apparently is still looking for his gold as he made a visit to our Galax Recreation Center senior citizens lounge.
Our senior director met the kids as they came into the recreation center with lots of questions for the kids about why all their toys were scattered all around her senior lounge. After taking the kids in to look the kids discovered it had to be the work of Charlie Shamrock by what he did to their afterschool rooms. Our kids came in today to find our 3rd floor worker Nancy sitting on the couch wrapped in green streamers with a note from Charlie Shamrock. Today came after what happened yesterday when the kids found all their snacks had been taken and hidden on the 3rd floor but this time there were footprints.
The kids are still working on a plan to capture him without having to give him gold.
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They aren't done yet! We need to continue with ALL of the support - our fans make a difference! Let's go Maroon Tide Nation!!
📅Friday, March 13th
⌚ 6:00pm
🗺️VCU's Siegal Center
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*When purchasing your ticket be sure to select Session 4 to access Galax tickets.
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‼️‼️REGISTRATION REMINDER‼️‼️
Dixie Softball and Diamond Youth Baseball! Registration ends soon! Don't miss your chance to make sure your child gets a spot on a team! Sign up by this FRIDAY, MARCH 13!
Youth ages 8-12
Registration fee is $30 per player.
Sign up at the Galax Recreation Center!
Youth TBall and Coach Pitch registration will end March 30!
Youth ages 4-8
Registration fee is $30 per player
Sign up at the Galax Recreation Center!
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Spring is almost here and summer is around the corner It is time to register your kids for our Summer Activity Program with registration starting Monday March 9-13 (City Residents) and March 16 (Open registration to everyone). We have limited spaces so don't let your child miss this opportunity. Be sure to sign up early before we fill our spaces up so your child can enjoy a wonderful summer with us and our Wizard of Oz summer theme.
The program is for all children ages 6-12 must be 6 by June 1, 2026.
The summer activity program is from 8am-5:30pm each weekday.
The first week of the program will begin June 8th and end July 31st.
Activities include a variety of indoor/outdoor recreational games/ activities, crafts, swimming at the Galax outdoor pool, and many more fun activities throughout the summer.
To register come by the Galax Recreation Center's front desk for sign ups and paperwork.
For more information contact 276-236-3218.
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The Brazilian Soccer Camp is coming to Felts Park again this summer! The camp will be held June 22-26! For more information and to register your child scan the QR code below or use these links!
programs.brazilianunited.com/buc/buc-summer-camp/galax-parks-and-recreation
campscui.active.com/orgs/BrazilianUnitedSoccerAcademy?season=3720740&session=69367845
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Guess what time of year it is again. Old Charlie Leprechaun seems to be making some visits back to the afterschool rooms to find his missing gold as he did last year. The kids have been busy this week cleaning up the afterschool rooms from all the messes he has left from where he has been searching for his gold. We are keeping a watching eye out for him again this year so stay tuned as the kids are trying to find ways to catch him in the act as he looks for gold.
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We would like to say thank you to the Boston College students who were here on spring break this week helping our communities. They worked hard this afternoon with William Bottomley helping dismantle the remaining High County Christmas Light displays and fencing. The help was much appreciated.
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This event is being held at Dr. Dannelly Park in Galax and sponsored by the New River Trail State Park. Contact the New River Trail State Park at (276) 699-6778 for information
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Virginia DWR conducted our annual boating safety class that is required for all boaters who operate PWC and motorboats. The class was Saturday at the Galax Recreation Center. We would like to say Thank you to all the instructors and DWR for providing this required class to everyone.
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Two weeks left to register for Dixie Softball and Diamond Youth Baseball! Registration ends Monday, March 16!
Youth ages 8-12
Registration fee is $30 per player.
Sign up at the Galax Recreation Center!
Youth TBall and Coach Pitch registration is going on now and will end March 30!
Youth ages 4-8
Registration fee is $30 per player
Sign up at the Galax Recreation Center!
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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
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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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