Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Time: 10:15 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Raleigh Community Center, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Free Volleyball 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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Volleyball Open Play is a casual, drop-in sports session hosted at the Raleigh Community Center where players of all ages can practice their serves and scrimmage. It is a completely unstructured time designed for participants to show up, share the court, and play at their own pace. To participate, you will need a free Raleigh Parks Open Play Pass, which you can secure online through RecLink or quickly set up at the front desk when you arrive. The program is open to all ages, making it a solid option for active middle and high schoolers looking to practice after school. Parking is available in the main community center lot, and players should wear clean athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. This weekday event offers a straightforward way to burn off energy without committing to a multi-week league. It is a low-pressure environment to introduce your kids to the sport or let them play a few pickup games with friends.
Last updated
Oct 1
Volleyball Open Play runs Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 10:15 am - 5:00 pm.
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