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Community members volunteer at DelcoParks and Recreation

Recently, two young women, both Kettering residents, were spotted doing a good deed at Delco Park. Samantha Sowards and Anna Spragg took it upon themselves to pick up litter in the park earlier this month to help our staff prepare for Kettering’s annual Go 4th Independence Day celebration. “This is the first time we’ve done...

Workshop Minutes 9-23-25

City of Kettering City Council September 23, 2025 The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in a workshop session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in the Deeds Conference Room, Kettering Government Center 3600 Shroyer Road. The meeting came to order at 5:31 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Lehner, Vice Mayor Fisher, Mr....

Annual EventsParks and Recreation

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 and Urban ForestryParks and Recreation

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...

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities The City of Kettering Volunteer program strives to provide volunteers with a positive experience that promotes creativity, expands knowledge, and utilizes skills and talents. Potential Volunteer pportunities: Special Event volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist our Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Dept. with family and children activities. These events take place...

Barry Gunderson, Song and Dance, 2000Parks and Recreation

Barry Gunderson Song and Dance, 2000 Aluminum, Brick Pavers and Concrete Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Google Maps Barry Gunderson’s sculpture Song and Dance features a choreographed arrangement of four 16-foot tall figures. One hand on the ground, one high in the air, bodies arched, these figures salute all who enter the Commons area. The sculpture honors...

Mayor’s Tree LightingParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

KETTERING MAYOR'S Tree Lighting Celebration Kick-off the holidays with family and friends Friday, December 5, 2025 6 - 8 p.m Gates open at 6 p.m. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5, 6 - 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Commons. Come join your Mayor and the Kettering community as we light the Kettering...

MVCC GATEway Project

You may have wondered what is happening with the giant spools of blue and orange conduit being installed throughout the Miami Valley. Led by the Miami Valley Communication Council and Miami Valley Education Computer Association, a fiber optic service ring is being installed to connect the communities of Kettering, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, West Carrollton, Miamisburg...

Minutes 10-14-25

KETTERING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 14, 2025 The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Kettering Government Center South Building, 3600 Shroyer Road. Mayor Lehner presided and the Clerk of Council, Amy J. Hayslip, recorded. This...

Organization ChartParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Last revised 10/15/2025 Director: Bill Tschirhart PRCA Administrative Assistant, Lindsey Whitley Reporting to the PRCA Director:

Works on Paper 2018Parks and Recreation

CURRENT EXHIBITION 28th annual Dayton-area Works on Paper January 16 - February 23, 2018 Reception: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6 - 8pm Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 28th annual Works on Paperexhibition. The exhibition runs from January 16 through February 23, 2018. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January...

Arthur Kettner, ceramic workParks and Recreation

March 1 - May 17, 2020* *Please note that this exhibition has been extended through May 17. Rosewood Arts Centre, including Rosewood Gallery, is closed to the public until at least April 30 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information on COVID-19 closure, please visit: https://www.playkettering.org/covid19/ Opening reception: Sunday, March 1, 2 - 4 p.m....

Services & Department InformationParks and Recreation

Find services and departments for your city. Police Depart, Fire Dept, Parks, City Council

Adult KickballParks and Recreation

**Per Kettering City Ordinance, absolutely NO ALCOHOL is allowed at the parks. The Kettering Police Department will take appropriate enforcement action towards anyone found violating this ordinance. This will be strictly enforced.*

The Thursday Five - September 8Parks and Recreation

The weekend is almost here! Get out and explore something new. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: The J.F. Kennedy Park Splash Pad Pool season may be over, but the splash pad remains open weekends through September, weather permitting. The extended forecast looks like it's cooling off, so...

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl, Nature's Interplay, 2016Parks and Recreation

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl Nature’s Interplay, 2016 Concrete, aluminum, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: Habitat Environmental Center, 3036 Bellflower Street, Kettering Google Maps Artists Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl designed, fabricated and installed a permanent, site-specific artwork at the Habitat Environmental Center, incorporating approximately 120 aluminum tiles created by Kettering City School students. The following...

Kettering announces formation of an all-new Tree CommitteeParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is pleased to announce the formation of an all-new Tree Committee to organize efforts in the city’s management, preservation, and conservation of public trees. In 2020, the City’s Parks Division completed a citywide tree inventory and risk assessment of all trees that it maintains....

Kettering Ice Arena StudyParks and Recreation

Kettering Ice Arena Program and Facility Study View the Kettering Ice Arena Program & Facility Study View the Kettering Ice Arena Program & Facility Study Update Presentation Ice Arena Program & Facility Study Update Presentation, June 8 and 15, 2016 Do you have questions about the Kettering Ice Arena Program and Facility Study? Ice Arena...

Garage and Yard Sales

Dear Resident of Kettering, The sale of goods from a home in a residential zoning district is a violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance. However, the City recognizes the desire and need of some citizens to dispose of their excess personal property and therefore will permit temporary garage and yard sales under the following conditions:...

Kettering Safety Village

Mission Statement To teach basic concepts of traffic safety, to provide injury prevention awareness and life safety skills for children entering the kindergarten grade level. About Safety Village Kettering Safety Village is a week-long program sponsored by the Dor-Wood Optimist Club. The City of Kettering’s Safety Section in collaboration with Kettering City Schools is proud...

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