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Celebrate fall in Kettering!Parks and Recreation

Feel that chill in the air? Peak fall has arrived! Whether you look forward to pumpkin spice season all year or think it’s just a bunch of hocus pocus, one thing’s for sure: fall fun in Kettering is easy to find. Scroll down to learn about all the ways you can celebrate with us during...

Recap: 2017 City of Kettering Community Survey ResultsParks and Recreation

Eight-eight percent of the Kettering residents who answered the 2017 City of Kettering Community Survey said the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department's biggest impact on the community is making it a desirable place to live. The survey, finished in spring 2017, was completed by 607 Kettering residents. "These types of surveys are critical to...

Get Moving!Parks and Recreation

From kids to seniors, everyone needs to incorporate physical activity into their life each day. If you’re worried you don’t have time to meet the CDC’s guidelines, check out these quick and easy ways to get moving each day. Walk or bike instead of driving. If you must drive, park at the end of the...

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...

Boards & Commissions

City of Kettering Board of Zoning Appeals Meets: 2nd and 4th Monday, 7 PM Term: 5 years Members Term Expires Patricia Higgins 12/31/26 Vacant (former Jack Putnam) 12/31/27 Carole Endres 12/31/25 Bob Parks 12/31/29 Vacant (former Dave Dutton) 12/31/28 BZASchedule and Deadlines 2025 Variance Request Form Appeal of Kettering Zoning Administrator's Decision BZA Fees BZA...

Hanna Vogel, After and Before the FallParks and Recreation

Hanna Vogel, After and Before the Fall March 2 - April 6, 2019 Closing Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 2 - 4 p.m. (Artist talks at 3 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Tracy Longley-Cook and Hanna Vogel. The exhibitions will run from March 2 through April 6...

23rd Annual 'The View' Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

23rd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition May 30 - July 7 Reception, Thursday, June 1, 6 - 8pm The View is Rosewood Gallery's annual, juried group landscape exhibition. All media are considered, and the artwork exhibited deals with outdoor themes, land imagery, the environment or world issues. Admission is free. Check out a recent review by Pamela Dillon of...

27th Annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 27th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from June 1 through July 30, 2021 and will be on view in-person at Rosewood Gallery, as well as in a virtual gallery. A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held in-person at...

1,000+ Events & Activities In One Free App!Parks and Recreation

Both iPhone and Android users can use our new playkettering app for: Facility hours Drop-in exercise schedules Virtual park locator and tour Digital membership card Ball field conditions Special events information Inclement weather facility closures Maps and directions to parks and facilities Visit your app store and download the FREE playkettering app today!

7th Annual Art Ed: An Art Educators' ExhibitionParks and Recreation

7th Annual Art Ed: An Art Educators' Exhibition November 27 - December 29, 2017 Reception: Saturday, December 2, 11am - 3pm during A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of Art Ed: An Art Educators’ Exhibition. The exhibition runs from November 27 through December 29, 2017. The public...

Tips for an amazing time at Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

Want to have your best Fourth of July ever? Check out our top tips for enjoying Kettering’s spectacular Go 4th celebration and join us on July 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. at Delco Park. Tip #1 Get comfortable for an evening of patriotic fun. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, refreshments and your camera. Please leave...

Kettering Summer Flea MarketParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Summer Flea Market Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, local markets/businesses, garage sale items and more. Food trucks and entertainment will also be...

Adult Easter Egg Hunt 2025Parks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Registration Opens: Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. Event Date: Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m. Kettering Recreation Complex/Indian Riffle Park Who says that Easter Egg Hunts have to be for just kids? BIG Prizes: Gift Card's, Prize Baskets & More! Over 6,000 Eggs Grab Bags Visit from the Easter Bunny himself! To buy your...

Public Art in KetteringParks and Recreation

Public art creates meaningful experiences for Kettering residents, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming community for all people. We are proud to be the leader in our region for the an accessible art collection that celebrates our city's identity and enhances our public spaces. Local and national artists are featured in our collection; learn...

Video Gallery: Public Art and Architecture in KetteringParks and Recreation

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts created these short videos, presented by Kettering residents, about artwork and architecture around Kettering!

How learning to fish benefits kidsParks and Recreation

It’s hard to teach kids patience in a world driven by screens, schedules and instant gratification. One surprisingly beneficial way to teach the beauty of slowing down is by going fishing. Did you know that you can fish for free without a license at Pondview Park, Lincoln Park, Delco Park and the Kettering Recreation Complex?...

Art on the Commons 2020Parks and Recreation

Welcome! 2020 may be our 32nd year for Art on the Commons, but it's our first-ever virtual festival! Rosewood Arts Centre, through the City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, with support from the Dayton Daily News, 91.3 WYSO, the Miami Valley Communications Council, the Ohio Arts Council, the Kettering Parks Foundation, The...

Recap: Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

Beautiful sunny skies and mild temps made Rosewood Arts Centre’s 29th annual Art on the Commons an ideal day for enjoying Lincoln Park Civic Commons, artwork, music, food and youth activities. Over 10,000 people came out to see us, and several hundred kids created origami boats, finger puppets and beaded jewelry, as well as enjoyed...

GalleryParks and Recreation

Founded in 1986 at Rosewood Arts Center, the Kettering Health Art Gallery (Rosewood Gallery) is dedicated to exhibiting the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Kettering region and throughout the United States. The Gallery receives operating support through City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council. Contact...

Suburbanscapes: Art Beyond the MetropolisParks and Recreation

Surburbanscapes: Art Beyond the Metropolis was a new program initiative to commemorate the 30thanniversary of Rosewood Arts Centre and the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Kettering. We celebrated our city’s legacy in a yearlong program series that included interactive artistic events, workshops and activities that dug deeper into our legacy as a suburb...

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