Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 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. It offers a casual environment to shoot hoops, play pickup games, and get moving during the lunch hour. To participate, you need an active Open Play Pass, which is entirely free. You can register for this pass online through the city's RecLink portal or grab one in person at the front desk when you arrive. The session is designed for adults, so you will need to leave the kids with a sitter or at school, and be sure to bring clean athletic shoes and your own water bottle. This is a highly practical weekend-adjacent option for parents who want to prioritize their own physical health. It fits easily into a lunch break, giving you a chance to recharge before the busy weekend routine begins.
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Adult Basketball Open Play runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
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