Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Time: 6:45 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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What is Basketball Open Play - All Ages? This is a recurring, non-competitive drop-in session designed for community members of all skill levels to practice their shots and play pickup games. To participate, you just need to obtain a free Open Play Pass, which you can secure online through the city's RecLink portal or in person at any Raleigh community center desk. The gym provides the basketballs, so you only need to bring clean athletic shoes and water bottles for the kids. Parking is available in the main community center lot at no cost. This session offers a straightforward way to burn off weekday energy without committing to a league. It is an easy, low-pressure environment where younger players can practice alongside older kids and adults.
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Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm.
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