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Trainer Spotlight, Jake Radloff!Parks and Recreation

This Personal Trainer Month, we're spotlighting the incredible impact our trainers make every day! Meet Vicki Stonehouse, who's been working with our trainer Jake Radloff at Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. In just 9 months, Jake's expert guidance has helped Vicki master multiple forms of training - from free weights to circuit exercises. Through Jake's...

MVCC GATEway Project

You may have wondered what is happening with the giant spools of blue and orange conduit being installed throughout the Miami Valley. Led by the Miami Valley Communication Council and Miami Valley Education Computer Association, a fiber optic service ring is being installed to connect the communities of Kettering, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, West Carrollton, Miamisburg...

Adult sports leagues keep competition friendly and funParks and Recreation

We talk a lot about the benefits of team sports for kids, but staying active and participating in a leisure activity with friends is just as important for adults. According to research by the Harvard University School of Public Health, adult sports leagues can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers...

Business Permits

Commercial projects are defined as any project occurring on property other than residential property. Apartment projects with four or more units are considered commercial projects. Commercial projects requiring permits include certificates of occupancy (for all new tenants), interior remodeling, additions, new buildings, any site work and temporary uses. It is highly recommended to verify the...

AQUATICS SPOTLIGHT: Meet Tom McManus! Parks and Recreation

This week's aquatics spotlight shines on Tom McManus, a devoted member of our Kettering Recreation Complex community since 2010! After retiring from Civil Service with the Department of Defense in 2009, Tom moved from California to Kettering to be closer to family. He quickly made our aquatic center part of his regular routine, visiting three...

My Park ProgramParks and Recreation

My Park Program Our community’s 22 parks are a much loved part of Kettering life. From our larger, bustling parks to the smaller neighborhood spaces, residents can choose to be part of the action or to just get close to nature. And, we all have our favorite park where we spend the most time and...

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: John BeimelParks and Recreation

Celebrating Excellence in Personal Training!Meet John Beimel, a standout member of our fitness family whose passion for transformation and client success sets him apart. Through his unique blend of expertise and encouragement, John creates an environment where fitness goals become achievable realities.CLIENT SUCCESS STORY Featured Client: Jayne Cassel"John has transformed my fitness experience with his patient,...

ALL APPOINTMENTS FULL - AARP Income Tax Preparation Assistance Appointment Scheduling Begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025!Parks and Recreation

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL FOR 2025 The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation help to anyone and if you’re 50 and older, and can’t afford a tax preparation service, this program is made especially for you. The preparers are IRS-certified volunteers who understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes...

Sustainable Landscaping

Sustainable Landscape Award Nominate your or someone else's property for the Sustainable Landscape Award! This award is a part of the Kettering Neighborhood Pride Program for a selected home or business that demonstrates sustainable gardening methods and/or landscape. Fill out the Neighborhood Pride Nomination Form, and select Sustainable Landscape as the type of property that...

Kennedy Park Pickleball CourtsParks and Recreation

The renovated and expanded John and Betty Meyer Pickleball Courts at Kennedy Park opened June 25, 2023. The courts were expanded from 6 to 12 and resurfaced. Around 50-100 patrons can be found playing each morning and hundreds of recreational pickleball players are utilizing the facility weekly. The courts are located at 5073 Bigger Road,...

Meet the Ice Force Synchronized Skating Team!Parks and Recreation

Olympics month continues! The 2018 Winter Games kicked off on February 9 in Pyeongchang, South Korea with plenty of exciting competition still to come. Today, we’re continuing our series on the talented figure skaters and hockey players who call the Kettering Ice Arena home. We talked to Christy Lemoine, a coach of Ice Force Synchronized...

Works on Paper 2015Parks and Recreation

January 26 – February 27 Reception: January 25, 2 – 4pm About Works on Paper Works on Paper is a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This year, 70 artists from Dayton and the surrounding areas submitted 175 pieces, from which the juror, Sean Wilkinson, chose 39 artworks, representing...

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Patty Santoianni - 8 Years of Innovation & Excellence!Parks and Recreation

Meet Paula Barrows, whose incredible 8-year fitness journey with Patty showcases the power of consistent, creative training with a dedicated professional! "I've been working out with Patty for nearly 8 years, and she never ceases to amaze me. Each session brings something new and challenging - a testament to her dedication to research and keeping...

Fiber to the Home in Kettering

Various companies are currently installing communications infrastructure throughout Kettering. These companies are referred to as “Internet Service Providers” or "ISP". The City of Kettering is not providing internet services. Residents should expect to see construction teams and equipment throughout the City completing necessary aerial and underground work. Construction work in neighborhoods should not disrupt residents’...

EMS Billing

The City of Kettering is currently seeking reimbursement from private health insurers, Medicare and Medicaid for ambulance transportation. While no one living or working in Kettering will be required to pay for any uncovered expenses, we expect you might have questions about why the city is charging insurance companies for the service, and how it...

Kettering Fitness Spotlight: Kim Whitehead!Parks and Recreation

The Kettering Parks and Recreation department is spotlighting one of their most popular and longest-standing fitness instructors this month - Kim Whitehead. Kim has been teaching registered yoga classes for the city since 1998 and eventually expanded her teaching to cover other exercise types like TRX/Deep Stretch, Cycling, and a Chair Exercise class at the...

Member Spotlight: Garry Muldoon!Parks and Recreation

Garry Muldoon began his fitness journey at Kettering Recreation Complex in 2010, first using the indoor track before purchasing his yearly Fitness Pass in 2011. Every May, he renews this pass as his "gift of health." Despite facing numerous heart and circulation issues over the years, Garry has maintained his fitness routine. "Without my strength...

A Conversation with Artist Connie CampbellParks and Recreation

One of two exhibitions currently on view in Rosewood Gallery is Archetypes, a series of sculptures by the artist Connie R. Campbell. Campbell is also the former Cultural Arts Superintendent for the City of Kettering - she was the very first to develop programming for Rosewood Arts Centre, among her many other tasks during her...

Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Page

Welcome to our 2025 Volunteer Opportunities Page! Hello and welcome to our sign-up page for special events and summer camps. Below, you will find an upcoming event that you may be interested in volunteering for. If you have not volunteered with us before, you will need to fill out an application prior to signing up...

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan At the beginning of 2023, Kettering residents answered the call to join City staff and City Council to help propel our beloved city forward under the guidance of a new Strategic Plan. Because of the help and input from community stakeholders, we are ready to embark upon the new five-year strategic plan for...

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