 Galax Parks and Recreation Department is a member of the Southwestern District of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. The Department has 9 full-time employees along with a staff that includes afterschool program leaders, summer playground leaders, recreation aides, lifeguards, summer youth employees, and many community volunteers who make our programs successful.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Mr. David Nelson
Employed within the Department 30 Years, B.S. Degree 1979 in Recreation Administration from Radford University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
Mr. Tony R. Quesenberry
Employed within the Department 22 Years, M.S.1996 & B.S.1988 Degrees in Recreation Administration from Radford University
SENIOR CITIZENS COORDINATOR
Mr. Mike Dees
Employed within the Department 25 Years, Certified Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Instructor
AQUATICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Mr. Trace Lumpkin
Employed within the Department 7 Years, Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from Ferrum College. Certified Aquatic Facility Operator; USA Swimming, ASCA Level 2 Certified Swim Coach; Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional with AEA; Arthritis Program Aquatic Instructor; Water Safety Instructor Trainer; and Lifeguard Instructor Trainer.
PARKS & RECREATION SECRETARY
Mrs. Sheena Dalton
Employed within the Department 24 Years, Associate of Applied Science Degree '88 in Electronics from Wytheville Community College
 FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Mr. James Lawson Employed within the Department 33 Years, Certified Pool Operator '92
PARK AND FACILITIES MAINTENENCE
Mr. Shannon Dawson
Employed within the Department 4 Years
GALAX MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SUPERTENDENT
Mr. Justin Ward
Phone: 276-236-2641
Employed within the Department 3 Years
GALAX MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE MANAGER
Mr. Steve Hazelwood
Phone: 276-236-2641
Employed within the Department 3 Years
GALAX PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Members Include: Mr. Donald Houk, Mr. Todd Cannaday, Ms. Sandra Hankley, Ms. Barbara Baxley, Ms. Doris Spangler, Dr. Robert Lazo, Mr. Charlie Joyce, Mr. Oscar Hall, Mr. Jeff Moser, Mr. David Nelson, and GHS student representatives
The role of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is to represent the citizens of the City of Galax and provide citizens with a unified voice in planning recreation and parks programs, activities and services. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. at the Galax Recreation Center at 601 South Main Street Galax, Va.
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