Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Time: 12:45 pm - 2:45 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 is a free, drop-in recreational session at the Raleigh Community Center where players of all ages can use the indoor courts. To participate, you need an active Open Play Pass, which is completely free. You can register for this pass online through the Raleigh RecLink system ahead of time or simply sign up at the front desk when you arrive. The community center offers free on-site parking, and you should bring your own basketball and water bottles for the kids. This afternoon slot is a low-stress option for burning off weekend energy, especially if the weather is too cold or rainy for the outdoor neighborhood parks.
Last updated
Oct 17
Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm.
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