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Carve your perfect pumpkinParks and Recreation

Get ready, get set for our Kettering Jack-O-Lantern Glow, a community-wide event happening on October 30. All you need to do to participate is something you were probably planning on doing already - carve a pumpkin, add a light and display it in front of your home! With all of Kettering walking and driving around town...

Summer Camps Update: Health History FormsParks and Recreation

Spring is finally here, and summer camp will be here before you know it! We can't wait to welcome your family back to camp. If you register your child for one of our summer camps, you'll receive an important message from the ePACT system. Curious about how we collect health history information? Read on to...

Rosewood is ... For ArtistsParks and Recreation

Rosewood Arts Center Nurtures and Elevates Artists Rosewood Arts Center stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity flourishes and artistic visions come to life. From the gallery walls to community engagement initiatives, Rosewood serves as a vital hub for artists,...

Police Awards

2023 Chief's Award Officer Pedro This award is selected and presented by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will decide the individual criteria associated with this award. Such items of consideration would include: high level of growth or improvement, extra-ordinary acts of performance, activities that go beyond the normal call of duty, or...

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...

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...

Free Wednesdays at Adventure Reef Water Park!Parks and Recreation

Exciting news! Free admission to Adventure Reef Water Park on select Wednesday evenings is available this summer to children in grades K – 12 who attend Kettering City Schools, Kettering Alter High School, Kettering Montessori School, Ascension School, St. Albert School, St. Charles School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Kettering resident children participating in Home...

Fire Prevention

10 Steps to Home Fire Safety Have a working smoke alarm on each level and in each bedroom of your home. Never leave cooking unattended and always set a timer. Keep items that can burn (i.e., dish towels, paper, wood cutting boards, etc.) away from all cooking equipment. Have chimneys and heating equipment inspected annually....

Rosewood Arts Center RenovationParks and Recreation

Since 1985, the Rosewood Arts Center has offered hands on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Visitors participate annually in classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances, studio visits, special events and festivals. No other art organization in southwest Ohio delivers the scope of high quality and diverse offerings for the breadth of population the Arts...

Polen FarmParks and Recreation

A beautiful and historic 19th century farmhouse and barn situated on 15 picturesque acres is a favorite with area residents for weddings, receptions, meetings, celebrations of life, memorials, luncheons, small conferences, retreats, reunions and other social affairs. The House, Banquet Room and Patio The Polen Farm house includes a roomy living room, dining room, sun...

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....

Solo exhibitions by Erin Holscher Almazan and Kate SnowParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce solo exhibitions featuring two Ohio artists, Erin Holscher Almazan and Kate Snow. These exhibitions of paintings and prints will take place from November 23 to December 30, 2020 and will be on view in-person at Rosewood Gallery, as well as here in this virtual gallery. Almazan,...

Residential Construction

Residential construction (Building) projects are defined as projects such as: Interior remodeling, room additions, new homes, decks, porches, a new garage, sheds and stairs. Projects such as driveway extensions, sheds (under 200 sq. ft.), fences, and above-ground pools require a Zoning permit only. Please go to Planning & Development Department under Guides & Reference Documents...

5 Reasons to Attend Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

Kettering’s 2024 Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is quickly approaching! Today we are sharing the top 5 reasons to attend this annual festival which will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering, Ohio. The Amazing Art! The main attraction...

Gatorade Play It Forward Grant to benefit youth open gym this fallParks and Recreation

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...

Rosewood Artist-in-ResidenceParks and Recreation

Artist-in-Residence Program Rosewood Arts Center's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program allows emerging and professional artists to create work at Rosewood in our specialized studio facilities, exhibit their artwork created during the residency, and engage with the community through scheduled events and while working in our studios. Artist-in-Residence Participants 2025: Delora Buford-Buchanan, Mixed Media 2023-24: Leesa Haapapuro, Printmaking...

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. Should you...

Ridgeway Bridge

City of Kettering Ridgeway Road Bridge Replacement Project Update - August 2021 Construction of the new bridge will soon be complete, and we plan to open it to traffic by the week of August 16, weather permitting. Work continues on painting and sealing the concrete surfaces of the bridge. The public art was installed, the...

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...

Community Re-Investment Area (CRA) - Aragon - Oak Park Neighborhood

Kettering’s New Community Reinvestment Area (CRA): A Tool for Homeowners in the Aragon-Oak Park Neighborhood On March 28, 2023, Kettering City Council passed a resolution creating a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA). CRAs are designated neighborhoods where property owners can receive tax incentives for investing in real property improvements. CRA programs are designed to spur reinvestment of...

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