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Happy Friday! Today’s featured fitness patron is Mindy Miles. Starting in 2021, Mindy committed to attending the KRC regularly and gained a love for the gym. The convenience and accessibility as well as the comfortable, community feel of the Kettering Recreation Center has allowed Mindy to reach her personal goal of prioritizing health and fitness...

Our final staff feature for National Park & Recreation Month spotlights Joy Becker, who works at the Kettering Recreation Complex. She was nominated by KRC facility manager, Chris George, who said: "Joy has been here for 29 years helping us serve our patrons. Over the last few weeks before Joy came back, we would get...

Need a little encouragement to keep on with those New Year’s fitness goals? We’re closing out resolution month with a quick spotlight on Carly Kimmins, who works out at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. “Even though I never stepped foot in a gym until after I turned 40, I am so glad I finally...

Dan Cleary is a photographer based in the Dayton area, whose commercial work has made Cleary Creative Photography a staple for capturing life’s moments for over 30 years.  Cleary has expanded his practice to include fine art processes, and his digital artwork series, My Wright Brothers: Then and Now, explores the past and present of...

From the Trails to the Gym: Andy's Fitness Journey Avid hiker and Kettering resident Andy may spend most of his time traversing mountain trails, but lately he's been blazing a new trail at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. Although his legs were hike-ready, Andy wanted to improve his overall fitness and balance his upper...

May is National Water Safety Month! As we head into pool season, it's critical to take some time to review how to keep yourself and your family safe in the water. A happy summer is a safe summer! Caution is key when swimming, fishing or boating. We want you to be safe all the time...

Meet Luann, a dedicated member of our fitness community since 1986! Luann's journey with Kettering Recreation Complex and Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center spans nearly four decades, showcasing her incredible commitment to health and wellness. Luann's Fitness Journey: ~Started with aerobic classes in 1986 ~Maintained her fitness routine through life changes, including parenthood ~Recently increased...

Bob Metzler is a testament to lifelong fitness and adaptability. As a longtime Kettering resident, Bob has been an active member of the Kettering Recreation Complex for three years, finding not just a gym, but a true fitness home. After years of running, Bob faced challenging lower back and knee issues that prompted him to...

The fresh produce of summer makes it easier (aside from the lure of ice cream) to maintain a healthy diet. Plus, during the warmer months, our bodies naturally want lighter foods. When the weather turns cool, your body’s natural instinct is to store fat. And delicious stuff, like apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, pies and...

Floating allows you to stay near the surface of the water where you can rest and get a breath while waiting for help to arrive in the event of an emergency. Not everyone floats easily, and it sometimes takes both physical and mental adjustment to keep your body relaxed. To float on your back: •...

This Mother's Day, we celebrate the inspiring teamwork of Dawn Partin and her daughter, Ashli Brandabur! These incredible women have been part of the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center family for five years, and their dedication to fitness is truly contagious.A year and a half ago, they decided to take their workouts to the next...

At 75 years old, Jackie Ginn faces her share of health challenges including hearing loss, back issues, sciatica and arthritis. But that hasn't stopped her from working towards her fitness goals at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center.   Jackie joined the center just 6 weeks ago, but she's already seeing major improvements in her...

Happy Friday! Today, we're featuring Group Exercise Instructor, Brad Currie, who used his extra time during the pandemic to get certified as an instructor. One of his favorite fitness memories is taking the recent goat yoga class at the Kettering Recreation Complex! How long have you been working for the City of Kettering as a...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Justin Henderson, who loves the convenient hours and friendly staff at the KFWC.  Thanks for making our fitness center a part of your morning, Justin! Tell us about yourself and how long you have been a member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. I am from the...

Kelsi isn't just your average gym employee. For nearly two years, she has woven herself into the fabric of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC), becoming more than just a friendly face at work. She enjoys listening to the stories our patrons tell. Kelsi says, “Everyone here seems like family and we all have...

Slide, splash and cool off every day this summer at Adventure Reef Water Park! Starting Saturday, May 28, the water park will be open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Residents and passholders can enter at noon with general admission beginning at 12:30 p.m. Adventure Reef will feature lower daily admission and season pass rates....

The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board was created to promote a comprehensive parks, recreation and cultural arts program for the citizens of Kettering. The advisory board also fosters working relationships with schools, community and civic organizations and provides the general public with information and education with regards to parks, recreation and cultural...

If you’re like most people, you might have spent more time indoors this winter, eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. Since this is Ohio, we can’t really ever be sure if it has truly arrived, but it’s safe to say it’s near. As you and your family venture out more this time of year, take...