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Aquatic Programs for YouthParks and Recreation

We offer Learn to Swim classes year round! The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is proud to offer American Red Cross Swim programs for people of all ages and abilities. All classes are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex main pool. The swimming and water safety program helps people of all ages enjoy...

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...

Art From HomeParks and Recreation

Art From Home! Need a way to keep the creativity flowing at home? Rosewood is here for you! Making art is more important than ever right now. Studies have shown that taking time to be creative has a host of benefits for both adults and children, including reducing stress and boosting mood. Scroll down to get...

Choose Your Own Art on the Commons Adventure!Parks and Recreation

You’re alone in your living room in front of a computer. You see something online about an arts festival at Lincoln Park Civic Commons on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s time to make a decision. A: Of course I want to go! That sounds amazing! B: Art is totally not...

Frequently Asked Wellness Questions

You’ve got questions…we’ve got answers! Employee Wellness Frequently Asked Questions Who is my department contact? See the Wellness Committee Members page. What is the Wellness Committee? The Wellness Committee is a group of employees that will represent individual department interests in the program, represent the work force, help to steer the program and award the...

30th Annual Dayton-Area Works on PaperParks and Recreation

30th Annual Dayton-Area Works on Paper January 19 - February 21, 2020 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 19, 2 - 4 p.m Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 30th annual Works on Paper exhibition. The exhibition runs from January 19 through February 21, 2020. There will be an opening...

Environmental EducationParks and Recreation

Tree Walk at Gentile Park Hello, I am Stella Toth! After 13 years as a Girl Scout, I will graduate in 2025. I completed this “Tree Walk” at Gentile Park as part of my Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a scout can achieve. The “Tree Walk” is designed to teach the community about...

Suburbanscapes ProgramsParks and Recreation

Suburbanscapes Programs Suburbanscapes Kick-off and Rosewood’s Birthday Party! Thursday, May 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Rosewood Arts Centre 5:45 – 6 pm | Introduction and Remarks Welcome by Mary Beth Thaman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Remarks by Mayor Don Patterson, City of Kettering Remarks by Richard Dilgard, Rosewood Elementary Principal, 1963...

5 Ways to Stay Active When the Weather Outside is FrightfulParks and Recreation

As the days get shorter and we start to add more layers to our wardrobe, it’s inevitable that we stop being as active as we were in the warmer months, right? Just because the weather might not be ideal, it doesn’t mean we can’t adapt and still enjoy nature with a little planning and determination....

Improvements On The Way For Swimming FacilitiesParks and Recreation

The Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool and aquatics locker rooms are getting a new look! From September 4 through October 26, the entire pool area - including locker rooms, hallway and main pool – will be closed for a major renovation project. You’ll still be able to enjoy the spa area (hot tub, sauna and...

City of Kettering Announces Partnership with altafiber to Provide Wi-Fi at Multiple High-Traffic Public Venues

CITY OF KETTERING, Ohio – altafiber and the City of Kettering are pleased to announce a new partnership as the technology company continues to expand beyond its traditional footprint of Greater Cincinnati. Under terms of the five-year agreement, altafiber and its Smart City organization – branded as UniCity – will provide a state-of-the-art, fiber-enabled Wi-Fi...

Rosewood Arts Center Introduces Program & Event Coordinator Emily VaughnParks and Recreation

As we begin planning and preparing for Art on the Commons and other events we want to introduce you to the new Program & Event Coordinator at Rosewood Arts Center, Emily Vaughn! She will be the point of contact and coordinator for all of the Cultural Arts Events presented by Rosewood Arts Center, such as...

Camps Information HubParks and Recreation

Summer Camps Information Hub Is your family ready for another amazing summer camps season? We are! The Summer Camps Information Hub is the place you will find links to all of the important forms and information that will make the transition to camps as smooth and safe as possible. Download the Summer Camp Parent Guide...

Summer Safety on the PlaygroundParks and Recreation

If you have kids at home, chances are you spend lots of quality time at the playground during the summertime. And why not? Kettering’s playgrounds are close to home, fun and FREE! Our playgrounds are designed with safety in mind, but there are still some steps visitors should take to ensure that everyone has an...

2024 Featured Artist for Art on the Commons, Megs LeVesseur!Parks and Recreation

We are so excited to share the 2024 Featured Artist for Art on the Commons, Megs LeVesseur! She is a Columbus-based ceramic artist, she brings an exuberant spirit to her work, infusing every piece with joy and playfulness. Her art is an ode to the beauty woven into life's everyday moments. Captivated by intricate line...

Staff volunteers to help Kettering students in needParks and Recreation

Fifteen Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff members have spent about three hundred total hours volunteering with the Kettering Backpack Program. This program, which started in 2006, has continued to distribute food to Kettering students in need during the pandemic. PRCA staff, along with Kettering City Schools employees, have been working at distribution sites...

Snow and Ice Removal

Winter Weather Preparedness The safety of our community is a top priority as we strive to provide safe and passable road surfaces during winter storm events. The City of Kettering Streets Division plans for winter storms months ahead, even when the weather is warm! Organization and careful use of resources ensure safe driving routes. Main...

Bee GamesParks and Recreation

Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Concrete & porcelain 11 Locations in the Haverstick Neighborhood Discover a neighborhood through sidewalk games with the public artwork Bee Ambitious! Placed in 11 locations around the Haverstick neighborhood, Bee Ambitious includes a broken beehive represented in a 29-foot mosaic on Mendota Court, and 10 mosaic bees scattered...

Program cancellation and facility closure information guideParks and Recreation

Wondering if your softball game is canceled? Is the Kettering Recreation Complex closed due to snow? We’ve made a couple of changes to how we communicate that information. Here are the details, courtesy of Division Manager of Recreation Facilities, Sonja Rom. How does the new communication chain make it easier to find information? The goal...

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