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Basketball Open Play - All Ages

Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Time: 10:15 am - 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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Basketball Open Play - All Ages

“Get your free Open Play Pass online beforehand to skip the front desk line.”

When
Oct 13
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
10:15 am - 4:00 pm
Where
Raleigh Community Center
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Basketball Open Play - All Ages is a recurring drop-in gym session at the Raleigh Community Center where anyone can shoot hoops for free. To participate, you need to secure a free Open Play Pass, which you can grab online through RecLink or at the front desk when you arrive. The court is open from mid-morning until late afternoon, making it a flexible option for homeschoolers, preschoolers, or older kids after school. Parking is available in the main community center lot, and you should bring your own water bottles as the water fountains can get busy. This is a reliable weekday option when you need an indoor space for your kids to run around and practice their dribbling skills, especially on days when the North Carolina weather is too humid or rainy for the outdoor parks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register for this open play session in advance?
No registration is required, but you do need a free Open Play Pass to participate. You can sign up for this pass online through the Raleigh RecLink system or obtain one in person at the community center desk.
Is there a cost to attend?
This event is completely free for all participants, including the required Open Play Pass.

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Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 10:15 am - 4:00 pm.

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Raleigh Community Center is in Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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