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
Today was the last day of school for 2025-26 Galax school year and for our Galax Recreation Department afterschool program. The kids have celebrated this afternoon at the recreation center with a fun bouncy house, balloons, popsicles, and brownie sundaes. This has been a great year for our children who have got to enjoy many wonderful activities each day and week throughout the year. We would like to say a very big Thank You to our afterschool staff who have worked extremely hard this year to provide the children with many fun activities, delicious snacks each day, and a safe program for our kids.
If you haven't made plans for you child this summer sign up for our summer activity program please do so soon the deadline is June 1st. Our summer program starts June 8th.
Thanks again for letting us provide you children some fun activities afterschool each day this past year.
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Reminder:
School is out for the summer after today be sure to sign your child up for our Summer Activity Program. We would love to have your kid participate in all the fun activities we have planned.
The Summer Activity Program Program starts Monday June 8th.
As of now the last few spots for the summer activity program are available on a first come first serve basis. The deadline for sign up is June 1st after that it will be a waiting list only.
You can register for the Summer Activity Program by contacting the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218. The program is for children ages (6-12).
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Part-Time Employment Opportunity
We are accepting applications for part time recreation aide. Position will involve setting up for senior programs, afterschool programs, soccer, football, baseball, gyms and softball fields, for practice and games along with general park and facility maintenance, mowing, recreation program set up and etc.
Hours are mainly mornings until afternoon weekdays with an occasional Saturday.
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
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We are taking our last few spots for the summer activity program now on a first come first serve basis. The deadline for sign up is June 1st after that it will be a waiting list only.
You can register for the Summer Activity Program by contacting the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218. The program is for children ages (6-12).
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OUTDOOR POOL OPENING
The Galax Outdoor pool will be opening Monday, May 25th from 12pm-6pm.
The pool will be open daily Monday-Saturday 12pm-6pm except for some home swim meet Saturdays. And open on Sundays from 1pm - 6pm
Come out and cool off and enjoy our waterslides and pool area.
If your child is interested in joining our Galax Recreation Department swim team contact our Aquatics Director Trace Lumpkin at 276-236-3218 or at tlumpkin@galaxva.com for information.
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We invite you to come watch our youth baseball and softball programs play at Felt's Park Mon.-Thur at 6pm for our T-Ball and Coach-Pitch games. Also, our youth Baseball and girls softball (ages 8-12) play at Mt. View Park also at 6pm.
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YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
at Felt's Park Tennis Courts
June 1 - 5, 2026
June 8-12 2026
June 15-19, 2026
Boys and Girls ages 8-13
Tennis rackets and balls are provided
Fee: Register at the Galax Recreation Center.
Limited number of spots for each session.
Fee is $50 per person payable on first day of lesson to instructor
Time: 10am-11am
11am-12pm
Rain or shine if raining lessons will be in the lower gym.
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School is almost out don't let your kids miss being part of our summer activity program we have for the children.
Last summer the activity program was a wide variety of fun games, programs, and activities for the children to enjoy. The activities even include a bigfoot search and outdoor education program from the park rangers at the New River Trail State Park.
We still have a few spots left for our Summer Activity Program be sure to come by and register you child ages (6-12) to take part in our summer of fun activities. Our summer staff has worked hard planning a fun and exciting program of weekly activities for our kids to enjoy. We would love for our child to participate with us this summer. For information contact the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218. See less
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Reminder to everyone.
We are filling up our allotted spots quickly for the kids summer activity program don't miss out reserving a spot for your child this summer.
The school year will be ending soon and summer will be here.
We still have a few spots left for our Summer Activity Program be sure to come by and register you child ages (6-12) to take part in our summer of fun activities. Our summer staff has been planning a fun and exciting program of weekly activities for our kids to enjoy. We would love for our child to participate with us this summer. For information contact the Galax Recreation Center at 276-236-3218.
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!!
Thanks to all the seniors who came out today for the Cinco de Mayo taco luncheon. Everyone enjoyed free tacos, sides, and desserts. A big thank you to Sandy Steffy with 1 to 1 Advisors of Insurance and our senior director Mary Ellen Testerman who decorated and prepared the lunch for everyone. Also, to our staff for the set up and take down of the event.
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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
We are accepting applications for part time recreation aide. Position will involve working on soccer, football, baseball and softball fields, general park and facility maintenance, mowing, recreation program set up and etc. starting March. Hours are mornings through afternoon weekdays with occasional Saturday during the summer.
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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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