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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...

Residential Leaf Collection Program

Fall Leaf Pick-up Updates: For Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, weather permitting: Crews are working in District 6 and progressing through the districts. The final pass through the city for the fall season began Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Please have all fallen leaves out to the curb at this time. To find which district you live...

NurseryParks and Recreation

While you enjoy the programs through the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, we can provide childcare services for your child. Our nursery is staffed with sitters who are trained in First Aid and CPR. We constantly strive to maintain a sufficient number of staff to respond to individual needs of each...

Kettering Summer Food ProgramParks and Recreation

KETTERING SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WHEN? June 2 through Aug. 8, Noon – 2 p.m. NOTE: No Summer Food Program June 30 – July 4 (Holiday Week) WHERE? Two locations Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tuesdays & Thursdays Trails of Oak Creek Parking Lot Van Buren Park Shelter 1785 Renee Drive, Kettering, OH ...

Adult SoftballParks 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 - August 25Parks 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: Stop by Rosewood Gallery The gallery space is brand new, and so is Rosewood's main entrance. Currently on view is the top-notch HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition, featuring 3-D artwork from across...

Recap: 2022 Community Survey ResultsParks and Recreation

The results are in! Our 2022 Community Survey results have arrived – and we’re blushing. Ninety-eight percent of the Kettering residents who answered the 2022 City of Kettering Community Survey rated the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ when assessing our overall service to the community. The last time we...

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:

Kettering's Neil Smalley Named Outstanding Citizen of the YearParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks Foundation founding member Neil Smalley has been named the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). The prestigious statewide award recognizes outstanding citizens, volunteers and community board members who have significantly enhanced parks and recreation in their communities. Smalley's recognition celebrates over 40 years of dedicated...

Ready, set, summer!Parks and Recreation

Getting Adventure Reef Water Park back in action after a long winter is no easy task. From maintenance to cleaning to staffing to stocking, it takes staff from three areas to get Kettering’s favorite swim spot summer ready. Here’s a quick rundown on what it takes to prep the water park for hours of summer...

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...

Go 4th! Frequently Asked QuestionsParks and Recreation

When and where July 4 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, OH 45429 Parking When you host the biggest party of the year, a lot of people show up! Before you head out to Delco Park, plan your route and where you will park. Even better - walk or...

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...

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....

Enjoy a winter nature walkParks and Recreation

Our parks are bustling in the spring, summer and fall, but don’t count winter out! Sure, it might be hard to warm (!) to the idea of an outdoor jaunt in 30-degree temps, but the wellness benefits of spending time outside know no season. Bundle up and head to one of Kettering’s beautiful nature trails...

The Thursday Five - September 15Parks and Recreation

We're about to kick off a very busy weekend! Our fall special events calendar is underway, and we can't wait to see you. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: EcoFest 2022 Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be entertained and inspired during this NEW Kettering event...

Inclement Weather InformationParks and Recreation

For up to date inclement weather information or closure information, please visit the Athletic Field Conditions page. Snow/Ice Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA) will make decisions based on the severity of driving and weather conditions along with its ability to keep the sidewalks and parking lots in good condition. In the event...

Play is the Way, Part IIParks and Recreation

Last month, we brought you the many reasons why outdoor play is essential for kids. But does the need to engage in free play outside magically stop at age 18? Absolutely not! A number of recent studies point to the value of outdoor play for adults, but those same studies suggest that neighborhood parks are...

Join Our Aquatics TeamParks and Recreation

The Aquatics Team is responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the Kettering Recreation Complex indoor pool and/or the Adventure Reef Water Park. The Aquatics Team supports a wide variety of aquatic programming such as swim lessons and water workout classes. The Aquatics Team helps ensure that the facility follows all safety and cleanliness...

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