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Fri, 2 Jan 2026 10:38 -0500
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Short Summary
The John M. Brown Community Center is now offering Open Gym times for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, with specific schedules available for various age groups, including seniors. Open Gym passes are required and can be purchased for multiple visits, so please check the schedules before you visit, and remember to bring your own basketballs for use.
Detailed Summary
The John M. Brown Community Center is now offering Open Gym sessions for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. These sessions occur at scheduled times throughout the week, and you’ll need an Open Gym pass to participate. It's important to check the specific hours before you arrive, so please call 919-249-3402 or refer to the Open Gym schedules for December 2025 and January 2026, as well as the Senior 55+ Pickleball Indoor Schedule. For those interested in pickleball, we have dedicated open play times for seniors and adults during the week. The Senior Program Guide will provide the most current information on these sessions. Additionally, there are outdoor pickleball courts available at various parks, which are accessible on a first-come, first-served basis for all ages. Open Gym passes can be purchased by both residents and non-residents, with different pricing based on age categories. For children 7 and under, it's free for residents, while youth and adult passes have a small fee. Remember that a parent or guardian must fill out a registration form for any youth participants. It's crucial to follow the Open Gym rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. You can find the complete set of rules and policies online, and I encourage all of you to check them out before your visit.

Open Gym

About Open Gym

The John M. Brown Community Center is available for Open Gym use during
scheduled times throughout the week for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball
indoor play. Open Gym passes are required (see fee info below). Open Gym hours
are only available during certain times, so be sure to check the schedules
below or call 919-249-3402 before arriving to confirm hours.

Open Gym Schedules

Pickleball Open Play

We offer pickleball indoor open play times for Seniors (ages 55+) several
mornings a week and for ages 18+ at lunch on available Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. Check the current Senior Program
Guide for up-to-date information
on days and times as well as the current Open Gym schedules posted above. The
town has outdoor pickleball courts at various
parks that
are available on a first come first served basis to all ages as well.

Open Gym Passes

Open Gym passes may be purchased by Apex residents (resides within the
corporate town limits) or non-residents. Passes include 10 visits for:

Apex Residents Non-Residents
Children (7 and under): Free Children (7 and under): $5
Youth (8-17): $5 Youth (8-17): $20
Adults (18-54): $10 Adults (18-54): $30
Seniors (55+): Free Seniors (55+): $20

Youth & Teens (Ages 8-17)

A parent / guardian must complete and sign the Open Gym Registration Form
before a child can obtain an Open Gym Pass. Open Gym is an unsupervised,
unstructured program. Participation is at your own risk. Disruptive behavior
will not be tolerated.

Parent / guardian will be contacted if there are problems. Repeated disruptive
behavior could result in the loss or suspension of an Open Gym Pass without
refund.

View Complete Open Gym Rules &
Policies

  1. Open Gym Policies
  2. Open Gym Rules

  3. Split Court Use

  4. Open Gym Policies

  5. You can lose your membership if your card is used by anyone else

  6. Only times listed on the Open Gym Schedule are available for open play. This schedule is subject to change without notice
  7. Private Lessons, personal training, team practices, and group lessons are not permitted during Open Gym
  8. Individuals and groups are not permitted to use the Community Center for profit or personal gain
  9. Please share the courts and take turns, especially during crowded times. Exclusive games are not permitted.

  10. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times

  11. Open Gym Rules

  12. Absolutely no dunking or hanging on the rim.

  13. Absolutely no food, drink, or gum is permitted in the gym. Athletic shoes and appropriate gym attire must be worn at all times.
  14. No music allowed without approval from APRCR staff.
  15. Community Center staff reserves the right to ask users to move to side goals or use the curtain to separate the gym in order to accommodate as many users as possible.
  16. The use of equipment such as cones, agility ladders, garbage cans, chairs, etc. is prohibited during Open Gym.
  17. Horseplay, fighting, swearing, abusive language and/or destruction of town property are prohibited throughout Apex Community Center and will result in immediate dismissal. Anyone asked to leave will be suspended from the Community Center for a minimum of one week.
  18. Participation in Open Gym requires registration and participants must sign in and receive a wristband for each visit.
  19. You are encouraged to bring your own basketballs for Open Gym. The front desk will only have a few basketballs available for participants to use, and participants will need to present a photo ID (i.e.- a driver’s license or an Open Gym card) in order to check out a basketball. Volleyballs will always be provided during scheduled volleyball open gym times and do not need to be brought in or checked out.
  20. Personal items may not be stored in locker facilities over night. Community Center personnel will remove all locks at the end of the day. The Town of Apex is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

  21. The Open Gym Schedules change frequently due to gym availability. Be sure to check the link above for the current schedule.

  22. Split Court Use

When 2 courts are available for either basketball or volleyball, 1 court may
be designated as an adult court (ages 16 and older) and the other as a youth
court (ages 15 and under).

There will be a sign in sheet at both courts. If pick-up games are being
played, teams will be formed according to the sign-up sheet. Winners will stay
on the court and will play the next team on the sign in sheet. Once a team
loses and those players wish to play again, participants are required to place
their name back on the sign in sheet.

If you want to use the court for casual practice, and others are waiting, then
you will have 20 minutes once you have signed in.

Adults can use the youth court if no one is using it but once a youth user
comes to use the court then all adults must move off of the court. The same
rule will also apply for if youth are using the adult side.