Locale for many community courts

RECCENTER

Think of a place where you might play basketball or join a fitness class, often found in neighborhoods with indoor gyms.

This clue plays on the double meaning of "courts." While it might first suggest a legal setting, it’s actually hinting at basketball or tennis courts—places you’d find in a community recreation center. "Locale" simply means location, and "community courts" cleverly points to the sports facilities inside a rec center. The answer, "RECCENTER," is a shortened, everyday term for "recreation center," where people gather to play.