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How do I contact Polen Farm?Parks and Recreation

To find out how Polen Farm can best suit your needs, call 937-435-5787 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email our Polen Farm staff.

State Farm ParkParks and Recreation

Explore State Farm Park Experience a recreational powerhouse at 2510 Blackhawk Dr., where State Farm Park's impressive 31.6 acres create a sports-focused destination within Kettering's park system. This athletic-oriented park excels with its exceptional ball fields, making it a central hub for baseball and softball activities throughout the community. The non-reservable shelter and playground complement...

Rosewood Arts CenterParks and Recreation

Rosewood Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts. What does Rosewood offer? A division of the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Rosewood presents hundreds of classes annually for youth and adults, as...

Kettering's Racial Equity Survey Report Is Available

Kettering, OH – In January 2021, The City of Kettering’s Board of Community Relations (BCR) conducted an online racial equity survey as a first step toward better understanding the perceptions of race relations in Kettering. Complete racial equity survey results are available for viewing at www.ketteringoh.org/board-of-community-relations. Established by City Charter in 1969, the BCR is...

How do I request records and public information from the City?

The City of Kettering is committed to providing public information and requested records in a timely manner. Public records and FOIA requests should be made through our Law Department.

How To: Mini Collage BoxesParks and Recreation

Here's a fun art activity you can do at home, provided by our Cultural Arts Division Manager, Shayna V. McConville! Needing a break from screens and desiring a hands-on activity, I created a fun and easy artwork using materials found around the house. I picked up one of my favorite books, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and...

Miami Valley Research Park

Founded in 1980, Miami Valley Research Park (MVRP) was established as a forward-thinking, nonprofit research and business campus designed to foster collaboration between industry and academia. With strong institutional ties to Sinclair Community College, the University of Dayton, and Wright State University, the Park was built on a shared vision: to create a dynamic environment...

How do I interview someone from the city for a project or media story?

You may contact Mary Azbill, our Community Information Manager at 1-937-296-2412.

2016 Charter

CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KETTERING, OHIO We, the people of the Municipality of Kettering, Ohio, in order to secure the benefits of local self‑government under the Constitution of Ohio, do adopt this Charter for the government of the Municipality of Kettering. ...

Can I recycle waste from my yard such as leaves, mulch,  limbs, etc.?

Yard waste will now be serviced by Rumpke along with your regular household trash. The City of Kettering also operates a yard debris drop off center free of charge to Kettering residents. Please visit our yard debris page for further information.

Walk Bike Kettering

News and Updates The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Kettering the Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation! This recognition celebrates our commitment to making Kettering more accessible and welcoming for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Our four-year designation reflects our ongoing efforts to improve cycling infrastructure, safety, and community engagement. We’re proud of this...

Personnel & Training

John Youngs – Personnel & Training Officer The Kettering Police Department is utilizing innovative realistic, high intensity protective gear and simulation products. Such training provides officers with realistic scenarios whereby they are required to select and apply the appropriate level of force to resolve situations. This type of training places emphasis on the officers’ decision-making...

Court Security

Ben Charles – Sergeant, Staff Services Court Security is responsible for transporting prisoners from jails to court, opening and closing the courts in the mornings and afternoons, providing security for the courtrooms, serving “walk-in” warrants and conveying paperwork from court to other city departments and officers. These are just a few of their many duties....

Candy Cane Hunts

December 14, 2025

Naughty Elves have left candy canes all over Polen Farm! Help us clean up their mess and be rewarded candy canes to eat or trim your tree. A hot chocolate and cookies to go station will be set up in the farm’s lower level. There will also be a fun craft bag available for you!...

Protection of Property

Protection of Property Flood Hazard Some low-lying areas of Kettering are subject to flooding caused by water settling on flat areas and by overflow of the Little Beaver and Little Sugar creeks. Houses have been built along the stream channel in some areas, so that once the stream leaves its banks, it can quickly spread...

Kettering Leadership Academy Graduates

As a graduate of the program, you will help form a foundation of people who are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities of future community leadership. Please feel free to view the graduates throughout the years below. “Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You do not have to have a college degree to serve....

A special Fitness Patron Spotlight for Veterans Day!Parks and Recreation

Happy Friday and Happy Veterans Day! Today, we recognize and thank all those who have served our country as part of the armed forces. We're also shining our spotlight on our fitness patrons who have served in the military - many credit their time served with showing them the importance of physical fitness. Meet the...

Emerald Ash BorerParks and Recreation

Emerald Ash BorerA special note on the current status of the Emerald Ash Borer in Kettering:The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic, invasive beetle that has unfortunately destroyed many trees in Kettering. Our Parks Maintenance crew has taken down several trees in various locations that have been affected. We are now working on removing the...

What do I do with my yard waste?

Yard waste may be put in your regular Rumpke trash cart, or you may drop it off at the City’s Yard Debris Center located at 1840 Woodman Center Drive. The facility is open March through December, with operating hours of Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 – 3:00 pm....

Are there restrictions on the parking of recreational vehicles on residential property?

Yes. The regulations can be found in Section 1145.13 of the Kettering Zoning Code. Recreational vehicles may be parked on residential property under the following conditions: Vehicles greater than 8 feet in height must be stored inside of a building. Vehicles less than 8 feet : Only in rear or side yards. Taller than 6′...

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