Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Time: 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Pickleball 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.”
Pickleball Open Play is a free, drop-in recreational sports session hosted at the Raleigh Community Center. It offers a casual environment where players of any skill level can show up, find a court, and play matches with other community members. To participate, you need to secure a free Open Play Pass beforehand, which is available online through RecLink or at any city community center front desk. The event is open to all ages, so older kids and teenagers are welcome to join. You will need to bring your own paddles and balls, as equipment is not guaranteed, and wear athletic shoes with non-marking soles. This is a highly practical weekend option because it requires zero advance registration or financial commitment. It fits easily into a Sunday afternoon schedule, giving your kids a chance to burn off some energy before the school week starts.
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Pickleball Open Play runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm.
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