Do we need to sign up in advance for this basketball session?

No registration is required, but every participant needs a free Open Play Pass, which you can get online via RecLink or at the community center front desk.

Is there a cost to attend?

This open play session is completely free for all participants.

What should my children wear to the community center?

Children should wear comfortable athletic clothing and clean, non-marking sneakers to protect the gym floor.

Basketball Open Play - All Ages

Name: Basketball Open Play - All Ages
Start: 2026-10-19T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-19T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Raleigh Community Center

“Get your free Open Play Pass online via RecLink before you arrive to save time.”

When

Oct 19

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

12:30 pm - 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 free, drop-in recreational session at the Raleigh Community Center where players of any age can shoot hoops and play casual pickup games. It is a straightforward way to get kids moving indoors without committing to a league. To participate, you just need to show up with a free Open Play Pass. You can secure this pass ahead of time online through RecLink or grab one in person at any Raleigh community center desk. The session runs from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, which works well for homeschooled students, preschoolers, or older kids with early release schedules. Parking is available on-site, and players should wear clean athletic shoes. This session is a practical choice for a chilly or rainy Monday afternoon when the kids need a spacious place to run. Because it spans several hours, you can arrive and leave whenever it fits your naptime or school schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to sign up in advance for this basketball session?: No registration is required, but every participant needs a free Open Play Pass, which you can get online via RecLink or at the community center front desk.
Is there a cost to attend?: This open play session is completely free for all participants.
What should my children wear to the community center?: Children should wear comfortable athletic clothing and clean, non-marking sneakers to protect the gym floor.

Last updated September 12, 2026

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Schedule

Basketball Open Play - All Ages runs Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

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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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