Date: Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Basketball open play at Raleigh Community Center. Open to all ages. 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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“Get your free Open Play Pass online beforehand to skip the front desk line.”
Family Basketball Open Play is a free, drop-in afternoon gym session at the Raleigh Community Center. To get on the court, you will need an active Open Play Pass, which you can set up online through the city's RecLink portal or at the front desk when you arrive. The session is open to all ages, making it a good fit for elementary schoolers who want to practice their shots alongside their parents. Wear clean athletic shoes, bring your own water bottles, and expect a casual, shared court environment where kids can play at their own pace. This is a reliable Sunday afternoon option when you need to burn off some weekend energy indoors without spending any money. The relaxed format means you can show up late or leave early depending on your kids' attention spans.
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Family Basketball Open Play runs Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
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