Do we need to register for the pickleball session ahead of time?

No pre-registration is required for the session itself, but every player must have a free Open Play Pass. You can sign up for this pass online via RecLink or quickly obtain one at the community center front desk when you arrive.

Is this event suitable for young children?

While the event is open to all ages, pickleball is generally easiest for children aged eight and older who have the hand-eye coordination to handle a paddle and follow basic court safety rules.

Pickleball Open Play — Raleigh, NC

Name: Pickleball Open Play
Start: 2026-09-26T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-26T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Raleigh Community Center

Pickleball Open Play

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

When

Next Saturday

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Where

Raleigh Community Center

Raleigh, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

Free

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Pickleball Open Play is a free, drop-in sports session held at the Raleigh Community Center where players of all ages can play casual games. It is a relaxed environment to practice your serves or let the kids try a new sport. To participate, you need an active Open Play Pass, which is completely free. You can register for this pass online through the city RecLink portal or grab one in person at any Raleigh community center desk before you play. Since this is a public open play session, expect to share the courts and rotate games with other local families. This is a smart weekend option because it requires zero long-term commitment and costs nothing. It fits perfectly into a Saturday afternoon slot after youth soccer games or morning errands, giving everyone a chance to burn off some energy indoors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register for the pickleball session ahead of time?: No pre-registration is required for the session itself, but every player must have a free Open Play Pass. You can sign up for this pass online via RecLink or quickly obtain one at the community center front desk when you arrive.
Is this event suitable for young children?: While the event is open to all ages, pickleball is generally easiest for children aged eight and older who have the hand-eye coordination to handle a paddle and follow basic court safety rules.

Last updated September 5, 2026

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Schedule

Pickleball Open Play runs Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:30 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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