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Get Wild! Be a Kettering Parks Volunteer!  If you like to be outside and would like to bring the love of nature to others, consider volunteering for the Kettering Parks Habitat Environmental Education staff. We offer Land Lab K-5 programs, as well as summer science and nature camps, environmental programs and events for all ages....

Sponsorship Opportunities The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is delighted to share new opportunities to partner with us. Is your business or organization looking for new solutions to market to individuals or families that are active, health conscious, love outdoor activities in the local community? We have created a wide range...

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl EGG, 2010 Concrete, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: J.F. Kennedy Park, Kettering Google Maps   Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl worked with the community surrounding Kennedy Park in Kettering to design a larger-than-life egg, covered in hand-made mosaic tiles. Through a public meeting, Kennedy Park neighbors and  Kettering residents planned the...

Athletic Field Reservations in Kettering Athletic Field Reservations Managed by the Kettering Parks Division 937-296-2486 Kettering.Parks@Ketteringoh.org If you would like to reserve a sports field, please print out and complete the Field Use Reservation Form. Bring the completed form to: Parks Maintenance Center 3170 Valleywood Dr. Kettering, OH 45429 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.– 4...

Swimming in Kettering Located at the Kettering Recreation Complex, we offer two pools for your enjoyment. The main pool, an indoor, year-round facility is located inside the Complex and Adventure Reef Water park, a seasonal, outdoor water park is located just to the south. Join our aquatics team! Our certified lifeguards supervise the safety of visitors...

Kettering Walking Trails The City of Kettering is proud of the number of walking and biking trails that have been identified throughout the City. There are nearly 40 trails to explore! Several walking trails are in the parks, and others have been mapped out around various schools and businesses. All paths are either asphalt or crushed limestone. Walking Trails...

Explore Pasadena Green Space Experience the simplicity of a neighborhood green space at 3200 N. Marshall Road, where Pasadena Green Space offers 1.5 acres of open landscape that serves as a peaceful community asset. This minimalist park prioritizes unprogrammed green space, providing room for spontaneous play, relaxation, and connection with nature. The park's straightforward design...

Visitor and Volunteer Information Art on the Commons Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11 am - 5 pm Lincoln Park Civic Commons Rosewood Arts Center’s premier annual event, Art on the Commons, returns on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Civic Commons.  The festival is made possible by an amazing...

Glenna Goodacre The Runner, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Google Maps The Runner is a bronze are from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Park Place and is from an edition of 16. Nationally recognized, Goodacre is most well-known for her representational bronze sculptures including the Women’s Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C.  and the Sacagawea dollar coin...

PlayKettering is proud to present a wide variety of special events every year. Below you'll find a complete list of special events we regularly offer. For more information on upcoming events, including specific dates, times, details and registration links, please visit our Upcoming Special Events page. For information on attending shows at Fraze Pavilion, visit...

Tree Committee Committee member terms are for one year, during which three meetings are held. Members will continue the strong history of stewardship and proper management of trees and the City of Kettering’s Urban Canopy; build advocacy for the programs and services the City of Kettering provides in relation to its Urban Canopy; provide recommendations...

Kaleidoscope: Art and Nature on Wheels is a mobile education program for Kettering youth. Launched in 2017, Kaleidoscope brings a specially outfitted van to parks and community events, offering free access to inspiring art activities. Kaleidoscope’s creative projects, taught through the lens of science, strive to deepen participants’ understanding of the connections between art and nature....

The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Chipping Program is a service provided to residential property dwellers with the purpose of maintaining the aesthetic beauty and property values in Kettering. Following the guidelines as described in the fact sheet will ensure that your brush meets our requirements and keeps your workload to a minimum....