Date: Tue, Sep 22, 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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“Get your free Open Play Pass online ahead of time to skip the lobby line.”
Youth Basketball Open Play is a free, drop-in recreational session held at the Raleigh Community Center. Kids can practice their shots, join pickup games, and run around the indoor court in a casual environment. To participate, your child needs an active Open Play Pass. You can sign up for this pass online through the city RecLink portal or grab one in person at the front desk before heading into the gym. Make sure your child wears athletic shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring a labeled water bottle to keep them hydrated. This weekday session is an easy way to bridge the gap between school dismissal and dinner. It offers a structured, safe indoor space for kids to stay active, especially on days when the weather keeps them off the neighborhood playground.
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Youth Basketball Open Play runs Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
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