Virginia Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Boating Safety Education Course
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
26th ANNUAL DR. ED DANNELLY NEW RIVER TRAIL
10K RUN & 5K WALK
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Co-Sponsored by Galax Parks and Recreation Dept. and the New River Trail State Park
10K Race / 5K walk begins at 9:00 am
Entry Fee: 10K Run ~ $20.00 if postmarked by April 30,2024
5K Walk $15 includes T-shirt
Race day registration is from 7:30 – 8:45 am at the Dr. Ed Dannelly Fitness Park gazebo. Registration closes promptly at 8:45 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. The 10K course is an out and back course and is entirely flat as it follows Chestnut Creek. The race is on the New River Trail. For more information contact the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218. You may register at the Galax Recreation Center
Children’s Activity Programs
Summer Activity Program (SAP) 2024
The Galax Parks and Recreation Department Summer Activity program offers quality supervision and a fun and safe environment full of multiple activities for children ages 6 to 12. Activities include: indoor and outdoor recreational games and activities, crafts, and swimming at the outdoor pool! The program operates Monday through Friday from 8 am until 5:30 pm. Closed on July 4th. The start date of the program will be contingent upon the release date of Galax City Schools for summer break and the program will end on Friday, July 26th.
Weekly Rates:
$100.00 per child
$180.00 for two children
$270.00 for three children in the same household.
Registration Dates
City Resident/Employee ~ March 12 – 17 Open Registration – March 18 Call 276-236-3218 for more information
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2024-25
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 – May 13
Call 276-236-3218 for more information.