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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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FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS
NOTICE
Applications are being taken for our following full time position
we have available at the Galax Recreation Center.
Information below on how to apply.
Facilities / Park Maintenance
General Definition of Work
Performs semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing parks, ball fields, playground equipment, buildings and facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Facilities Coordinator and Parks and Recreation Director.
Applications are being taken on www.Indeed.com or you may apply for this position by submitting a completed City of Galax employment application, release form, resume’ and cover letter to City of Galax, Human Resources Director,
111 E. Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333 or email to scarico@galaxva.com.
This position is open until filled. The City of Galax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Our afterschool program kids had a great first week of school. They got to finish off the first week with an ice cream party on Friday.
If you are interested in having your kid be part of our program each day 3:10-5:30pm we have a few more spots still available.
Contact the Galax recreation department at 276-236-3218 for more information.
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Blue Ridge Home Health Care sponsored our senior bingo today. Seniors were treated to coffee cake and charcuterie cups. Prizes donated ranged from cleaning products to home decor and baked goods. Thank you Stacy Frazier and Madison Lambert for making bingo extra special today!
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It was painting day at Parks & Rec! Commonwealth Senior Living presented their signature program, Expressions Paint Class. Samantha Riggins led the group in painting a landscape. Participants were urged to be creative and paint their own interpretations. The results were very interesting and beautiful.
Dining Services Director, Robyn Jones served sandwiches, chips, bananas and cookies for lunch.
Gail Edwards won the door prize donated by Commonwealth Senior Living, an air fryer
Thank you, Avery Dalton, Commonwealth's Sales Director for always bringing great programs for our seniors to enjoy.
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Seniors took a trip to Laurel Springs NC today to eat lunch at Freeborne's. Great food and a beautiful drive.
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Program Spotlight - Senior Book Club
The book club started in spring this year and meets the first Wed. of each month in the 3rd Floor senior lounge from 1:00-2:00pm free of charge. Each month they choose a book to read and discuss the previous month's book. Drinks provided and everyone brings a snack to share if they like.
For information contact the senior program coordinator Mary Ellen Testerman at 276-236-3218.
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Our afterschool staff has been hard at work this week preparing our rooms for Monday when school starts with decorations, daily activities, and special events. Be sure to come in and register and be part of this wonderful program. The program starts the first day of school and runs 3:10-5:30pm each school day for grades K-5th. We will start taking a waiting list tomorrow (Thursday) so be sure to register today.
Come by the Galax Recreation center and sign up today. For more information contact us at 276-236-3218
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Reminder the Galax City School year begins next week. We don't want your kid to be left out of our program this school year.
We still have a few of spaces available for the 2025-26 afterschool activity program. Our staff is excited about this fall with many fun activities and programs planned for the kids to enjoy each day after school. For kids grades K-5th.
Come by the Galax Recreation center and sign up today. For more information contact us at 276-236-3218
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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
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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