Click here for the 2025-26 Galax Parks and Recreation Program Brochure

 

Part-Time Employment

We are accepting applications for part time recreation aide. Position will involve working on baseball and softball fields, general park maintenance, mowing, program set up and etc. 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

Don't forget to register early by April 29th

27th ANNUAL DR. ED DANNELLY NEW RIVER TRAIL
10K RUN & 5K WALK
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Co-Sponsored by Galax Parks and Recreation Dept. and the New River Trail State Park
10K Race begins at 9:00 am Entry Fee: 10K Run ~ $20.00 if po
stmarked by April 29, 2025 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.

Youth Summer Activity Program

Registration will begin for Ages 6-12
March 12-17 for city residents and city employees
Open Registration will begin March 18.
The program operates from 8am-5:30pm daily Mon.-Fri.
The Summer Activity program provides kids with quality care and recreational activities that include crafts, games, trips, swimming, and activities in the park.

 

 

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.