Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 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 ahead of time to skip the lobby line.”
Family Basketball Open Play is a free, drop-in afternoon gym session where parents and children can play basketball together. The city opens up the courts for casual shooting, passing, and scrimmages without the pressure of a structured league. To get on the court, you will need a free Open Play Pass. You can sign up for this pass online through the city's RecLink system or grab one at the front desk when you arrive. The session is open to all ages, making it a good fit for toddlers who just want to roll the ball as well as older kids working on their jump shots. Wear athletic shoes, bring water bottles, and park in the main community center lot. This is a reliable Sunday afternoon option when you need to burn off some energy before the school week starts, especially if the weather is too hot or rainy for the neighborhood playground.
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Family Basketball Open Play runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
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