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Youth and Family ProgramsParks and Recreation

We are proud to offer programs that meet the needs of our community's youth - from Nursery Song and Sign to Wheel Pottery for Teens, we have classes and events to suit all ages and interests. We also offer numerous opportunities throughout the year for families to connect and enjoy quality time together. Want to...

Artist Spotlight: Amelia Fuller!Parks and Recreation

Amelia Fuller began taking Wheel Pottery Classes at Rosewood in 2021 after completing her Master’s degree in Museum Studies and an internship at the National Air Force Museum. In 2023, she joined the Rosewood team as an Assistant Facility Coordinator while continuing to hone her skills as a talented potter. This week, Amelia embarks on...

Rosewood Artist Spotlight: Pam CornetteParks and Recreation

Pam Cornette is a talented local artist from Dayton with 40 years of experience in pottery. Passionate about ceramics, she actively engages with her community at the Rosewood Arts Center ceramics studios, visiting at least once a week. Over her career, she has honed her skills through numerous workshops, both locally and out of state....

ArtLocal RFQ - Oak ParkParks and Recreation

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ArtLocal Public Art Project Creating Collaborative Public Art in Kettering Neighborhoods Kettering, Ohio DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: June 30, 2017 ESTIMATED BUDGET: $15,000 The City of Kettering CitySites Public Art Program is seeking artists, artist teams, designers or architects living within a 125-mile radius of Kettering to design a site‐specific public artwork in...

Online registration - updates coming soon!Parks and Recreation

Online registration has proved a big challenge for many of our patrons. Your calls and social media comments didn’t go unheard. Starting September 11, 2017, we’ll be launching a three-day update process to our registration system. The system will be down from September 11 – 13. And remember – our registration site is separate from...

Kettering Fitness Patron Spotlight Kady Huesman!Parks and Recreation

This week's Kettering Fitness Patron Spotlight shines on Kady Huesman, a dedicated member of the Kettering Recreation Complex. Let's get to know Kady and her inspiring fitness journey! Kady has been a member at the Recreation Complex for a year now. She moved to Kettering last spring after getting out of the Navy and has...

Kettering Fitness Patron Spotlight: Jessica Graue!Parks and Recreation

When Jessica Graue started group exercise classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex in 2021, she was seeking more than just a workout. A journalist, professor, and stand-up comedian, Jessica transformed her fitness journey with determination and humor.A Remarkable TransformationFrom 240 pounds to a steady 175 pounds, Jessica has lost an impressive 65 pounds and maintained...

Rosewood Behind the Kiln: Brandon LoweryParks and Recreation

Meet the talented team that keeps Rosewood Arts Centre running - today, we're featuring Ceramics Coordinator, Brandon Lowery. In addition to keeping the kilns and pottery studios of Rosewood running, Brandon teaches classes and creates his own ceramic work. How long have you been at Rosewood? What do you enjoy about it? I have been...

Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

The 37th Annual Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Rosewood Arts Center August 10, 2025 11 am - 5pm Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately one hundred artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within the...

Fitness Spotlight: Joy BeckerParks and Recreation

Image: KRC staff member Joy Becker (second row, far right) enjoys working out in our Ladies Group Training class. If you're a regular at the Kettering Recreation Complex, you'll definitely recognize this week's featured fitness patron! Joy Becker is a familiar face at the KRC desk, and she loves to hang at the KRC off...

Fitness & WellnessParks and Recreation

We are Kettering’s home for fitness! No matter your goals or current fitness level, our two convenient facilities, full schedule of group exercise classes and friendly, certified staff are ready and waiting to help you be successful. Why choose us? We’re close to home. We pride ourselves on quality service focused on you, and we’re...

6 Ways to Stay Safe at Adventure Reef Water Park this SummerParks and Recreation

We hope you’ll make time for at least one visit to Adventure Reef this summer. Whether you haven’t yet been or are eagerly planning a return trip, it’s always a good idea to brush up on water park safety. Here’s a quick guide. Wear sunscreen Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and...

Group Exercise Instructor Spotlight: Karianne Combs!Parks and Recreation

Karianne Combs has been enriching our fitness community for 1½ years, teaching both weekly drop-in exercise classes and registered programs. Her impressive credentials include ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Keiser Certification-Indoor Cycling, and TRX Suspension Training. Find Karianne leading dynamic sessions across all three of our exercise studios with popular formats including Boot Camp, Flex...

HistoryParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA) has a rich history serving the community dating back to 1954, when the city council established the first Parks and Recreation Board. Upon the formation of the Parks and Recreation Board, the first Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed in 1964 to guide...

HWD, 2015Parks and Recreation

August 10 – September 11 Reception: August 23, 2 – 4pm About HWD HWD (Height x Width x Depth), a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states, is the area’s only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. This year, 31 artists submitted 77 pieces, from which the juror, curator Steven Matijcio, chose 24 artworks representing 22 artists....

Rosewood is ... For the CommunityParks and Recreation

For almost 40 years, the Rosewood Arts Center has served as a thriving hub of creativity, culture and community right in the heart of Kettering as part of the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Department. The newly renovated center not only provides opportunities for all ages to engage in the arts, but acts...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Jim CunninghamParks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Jim Cunningham, who has been working out at the KFWC for almost 10 years! After suffering a stroke last year, he has been returning to his workout routine and continuing to work toward his goal of becoming a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Thanks for choosing to work out...

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...

Silver Lining at Rosewood Arts CenterParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places is excited announce that Silver Lining, a new public artwork by artist Sujin Lim, was installed at Rosewood Arts Center on April 8, 2025. Silver Lining in Good Company features a pair of playful sculptures crafted from polyester resin and fiberglass, depicting an abstract human and dog,...

2023 Charter Mandated Postcard

This spring, all registered voter households in the city of Kettering will receive a postcard in the mail that lists salary and benefit information for a very small number of City of Kettering employees. An amendment to the City Charter requires that in odd numbered years, the city must create a document that provides salary...

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