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Privacy PolicyParks and Recreation

Privacy Policy Welcome to the City of Kettering’s website. The City of Kettering has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our website users. The following paragraphs disclose our information gathering practices. The privacy statement may change at any time; any changes will be posted on this page....

Patron Highlight from Rosewood Arts Center, Anne Weaver!Parks and Recreation

Anne is a new student at Rosewood Arts Center who has just taken her first class, Embroidery Basics. She wanted to find an art form that was less rigid than cross stitch and decided on embroidery. She is currently working on making gifts for friends and family and is excited to explore all of the...

Purchasing

Doing Business with the City of KetteringThe City of Kettering welcomes the interest and bids of all vendors. We take very seriously the responsibility to our tax-paying citizens to obtain goods and services of the highest quality at the lowest price.We hope this information will acquaint you with the City’s various needs as well as...

Hand Built Pottery offers endless ways to createParks and Recreation

Hand-built pottery is created without the use of a potter’s wheel. Instructor Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow has taught several ceramics classes at Rosewood, including Hand Built Pottery. A Rosewood instructor since 2017, she is also a former Sinclair Community College arts faculty member. We caught up with her to find out all about hand building and what...

Community-Oriented Policing

What is Community-Oriented Policing? Community-Oriented Policing (COP) is a philosophy whereby members of the police department establish partnerships with members of the community with the purpose of identifying and solving problems affecting the quality of life in their neighborhoods, utilizing any and all available resources. This philosophical approach does not take away from the traditional...

Athletic Field ConditionsParks and Recreation

Athletic Facility Conditions This page is updated by 3 p.m. Monday - Friday in the case of athletic field closures. There may also be updates after 3 p.m. and on weekends should the weather necessitate a closure at that time. If you are participating in a league or program not operated by the City of...

Rentals at KRCParks and Recreation

Renting the Kettering Recreation Complex Looking for a place to host your next meeting or party? The Kettering Recreation Complex offers meeting and party room space for groups of various sizes. Rooms can be set up based on your needs and group size. Please fill out the form below for more information regarding room rentals. Kettering...

12th annual HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery presents the 12th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition On view: August 27 - October 5, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, August 30, 6 - 8pm Free and open to the public Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 12th annual HWD, a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio...

Kettering Arts CouncilParks and Recreation

The Kettering Arts Council is a 15 member citizen advisory committee comprised of local artists, art educators, community leaders, and those who truly appreciate the arts. The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote...

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 Jon Reed 12/31/27 Carole Endres 12/31/25 Bob Parks 12/31/29 Kim Haverstick 12/31/28 BZASchedule and Deadlines 2025 Variance Request Form Appeal of Kettering Zoning Administrator's Decision BZA Fees Legal Ad BZA-25-007 817 KENOSHA...

Volunteer - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do I go about becoming a volunteer? The first step is to complete an application. Once we receive your information we will contact you. Select this link to complete an application Must I be a City of Kettering resident to volunteer for the City of Kettering? ...

Polen FarmParks and Recreation

Polen Farm 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH 45440 Polen Farm features a beautiful and historic 19th century farmhouse and barn situated on 15 picturesque acres at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH 45440. It is a favorite with area residents for weddings, receptions, meetings, celebrations of life, memorials, luncheons, small conferences, retreats, reunions and other social...

Upcoming ExhibitionsParks and Recreation

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 19TH ANNUAL HWD JURIED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION September 29th – November 8th HWD (Height, Width, Depth) is an annual, juried exhibition of three-dimensional work, featuring sculptors in any medium from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. $1,600 in artist awards will be selected by the juror. EDEN QUISPE (Newton, KS) Quilts DENNY...

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American...

Financial Assistance ProgramParks and Recreation

Thanks to the Kettering Parks Foundation, financial assistance for recreation programs is available to families in need. Families can qualify for up to $400 to help remove the financial barriers of participating in programs. Steps for Applying for and Receiving AssistanceTo receive financial assistance, the recipient must: Be a resident of the City of KetteringMeet eligibility...

Incentive Requirements

Full-Time employees are encouraged to participate in the incentive component of the program. Earn Activity Minutes: Log a minimum of 1,500,000 steps between January 1, 2024 and December 15, 2024 OR Log a minimum of 5,000 minutes of activity between January 1, 2024 and December 15, 2024. Instructions for logging your activity minutes can be...

Kettering Fitness Spotlight Nick Johnson!Parks and Recreation

Nick Johnson has been a dedicated member of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC) and Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since May 2023. Now 33 years old, Nick found a community that embraced his uniqueness and helped him overcome personal obstacles related to living with autism spectrum disorder. Diagnosed at age 4, Nick struggled to fit...

Tax Appointments - Now FullParks and Recreation

**All tax appointment time slots are now full. If you scheduled an appointment with us, please see below for important information.** The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation assistance. All preparers are IRS-certified volunteers. Due to safety protocol, the total number of appointments available this year has been greatly reduced. Appointments will fill...

Marisa WiltParks and Recreation

I became passionate about strength training in 2001 when I was coached by a competitive lifter who taught me the importance of good form for prevention of injury and the methods of heavy resistance training. In 2017/2018, I worked hard to achieve a new level of performance and was featured in a fitness magazine as...

Composting

What Is Composting? Composting is turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost through decomposition, essentially nature’s way of recycling. In the U.S., food is the single most common material sent to landfills, and wasted food is responsible for over half of landfill methane emissions. By composting, you are not only diverting waste from the landfill, but...

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