Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Time: 1:15 pm - 5:45 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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“Get your free Open Play Pass online beforehand to skip the lobby line.”
Basketball Open Play - All Ages is a free, drop-in community gym session at the Raleigh Community Center. To participate, you just need to obtain a free Open Play Pass, which is available online through RecLink or at any city community center front desk. The gym is open to all skill levels and ages, so your elementary schooler can practice dribbling while older kids play pickup games. Wear athletic shoes and bring your own water bottles, as the water fountains can get busy. This is a straightforward, low-pressure way to burn off some weekend energy indoors without spending a dime. It is especially useful on a Sunday afternoon when you need a flexible activity that does not require a strict arrival time.
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Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 1:15 pm - 5:45 pm.
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