Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 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.”
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 you can secure online through RecLink or in person at any city community center. The session runs from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, making it a flexible option for homeschooled kids, preschoolers, or older students with early release. Parking is available on-site, and you should bring your own water bottles and athletic shoes. This afternoon slot is a reliable way to get kids moving indoors when you need a break from the outdoor playgrounds. It offers a casual, low-pressure environment to shoot hoops together or practice dribbling skills.
Last updated
Oct 7
Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
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