Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Time: 10:15 am - 4:00 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 save time at the door.”
Basketball Open Play - All Ages is a recurring drop-in gym session at the Raleigh Community Center where players of any age can shoot hoops. To participate, you need to secure a free Open Play Pass, which you can grab online through RecLink or in person at any city community center. There is no need to register for a specific time slot, so you can arrive and leave whenever fits your schedule. The facility offers free parking on-site, and you should bring your own water bottles and athletic shoes. This session is a reliable backup plan for active kids when the weather is too hot or rainy for outdoor playgrounds. It provides a spacious, indoor court where toddlers can run around or older kids can practice their dribbling skills.
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Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:15 am - 4:00 pm.
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