Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Time: 6:15 pm - 8:45 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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Basketball Open Play - All Ages is a free, drop-in community gym session held at the Raleigh Community Center. To get on the court, you just need an active Open Play Pass, which you can secure online through the city's RecLink portal or at the front desk when you arrive. The session is open to all skill levels and ages, making it a solid option for middle schoolers wanting to practice their jump shots or parents looking to shoot hoops with their kids. Parking is available in the main community center lot, and you should bring your own water bottles and athletic shoes. This Friday evening slot is an easy, active way to burn off some energy after a long week of school without committing to a structured league or paying high guest fees at a private gym.
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Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm.
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