Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Basketball open play at Raleigh Community Center. For Adults. 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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Adult Basketball Open Play is a weekly drop-in sports session held at the Raleigh Community Center. To participate, you need to secure a free Open Play Pass, which you can grab online through the RecLink portal or in person at any city community center desk. There is no need to sign up for a specific time slot ahead of time, so you can show up whenever your schedule allows during the three-hour window. Be sure to wear clean athletic shoes and bring your own water bottle, as the facility has water fountains but no concession stands. This midday slot is a smart option for parents with flexible work hours or children in morning preschool programs. It offers a quick, active outlet to recharge your battery before the afternoon school pickup rush begins.
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Adult Basketball Open Play runs Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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