Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Basketball open play at Raleigh Community Center. For Youth. No registration required - just show up with your free Open Play Pass. Get your pass at any Raleigh community center or online at RecLink.
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Youth Basketball Open Play is a free, drop-in afternoon gym session for kids at the Raleigh Community Center. To participate, your child needs an active Open Play Pass, which you can secure online through RecLink or in person at any city community center. Kids should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothes, and it is smart to bring a labeled water bottle. Parking is available in the main community center lot, and there is no fee to park or enter. This is a reliable weekday option for parents looking to get their children away from screens and moving. It offers a casual, low-pressure environment where kids can shoot hoops with peers without the commitment of a formal team schedule.
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Youth Basketball Open Play runs Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
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