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The 2021 Miami Valley Cycling Summit took place on May 7 and 14 in Kettering!  To commemorate this special program, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is participating with short videos, presented by Kettering residents, about the artwork and architecture that you can easily bike to all over the city! We'll also be releasing these videos...

The Kettering Parks Foundation was the recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Gatorade Ohio Basketball Player of the Year, Madeline Westbeld. The Gatorade Play It Forward initiative works in conjunction with the Gatorade Player of the Year program to empower student athletes to provide resources to sports organizations in their communities. Gatorade Player of...

5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Have you ever wondered what goes into planning a pyrotechnic show? Spoiler alert- it’s quite the process! Kettering’s Go 4th stands out among the area’s fireworks displays – we have several elements you’re not going to find anywhere else. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks in Loveland, Ohio has been in charge of...

Attention, Kettering residents! Are you ready to turn your yard debris into something amazing? For this edition of Features Unique to Kettering, we're highlighting the Kettering YDC (Yard Debris Center) – a free and eco-friendly facility that transforms your brush, limbs, and trimmings into nutrient-rich mulch for our beautiful city! Here's how it works: Gather...

We're continuing our series of profiles on our talented Kettering PRCA team members! Learn what inspired them to choose careers in parks and recreation and what they love about working with the community. Next up:  Environmental Education Supervisor, Kerri Miles What led you to a career in environmental education? I’ve always loved the outdoors.  My...

The weather might be trying to make up its mind, but there's no getting around it - the holidays are on their way! Our 2020 holiday programs have been carefully planned to ensure that each guest has as fun and safe an experience as possible. Visit our COVID-19 Information Hub to learn more about all...

For the past two years, Randy has made the Kettering Recreation Complex his home base for adventure prep! As an avid hiker who's conquered nearly 900 miles of the Smoky Mountains, Randy uses our facilities to stay trail-ready for his challenging expeditions.~ "Regular exercise at KRC not only improves my physical fitness but boosts my...

As we age, it’s easy to become less active and more isolated. However, this isn’t what’s best for us. Staying physically active, as well as remaining engaged with a supportive community, is tied to a number of physical, mental and emotional benefits such as greater heart health, a lower risk for Type 2 diabetes, improved...

Surprise - this fall, we're excited to launch a series of pop-up programs! These brand-new activities for kids and families are an extra addition to our fall lineup and will be taking place throughout September and October. We're offering two special events for families to enjoy some time outdoors together. Two teen programs are also...