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Litter

In addition to potentially choking, suffocating, or disabling the aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles and birds, litter decreases the oxygen levels in the water when it decays. Litter is one of he most unsightly forms of pollution in our local waterway but is fortunately the easiest to prevent. No other species on the planet...

Office of the City Manager

Welcome to the Office of the City Manager The City of Kettering operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council makes policy and the City Manager executes that policy. This is much like a corporation in which the Citizens are like stockholders, the Council is like the Board of Directors and the City...

Polen FarmParks and Recreation

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 affairs. The House, Banquet Room and Patio The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

Related Construction

Applicable Codes The Ohio Building Code and related codes are based on the International Codes. It is available for purchase from the International Code Council at http://www.iccsafe.org. Commercial projects (everything except one-, two- & three- family dwellings) are regulated by the following codes: Kettering Zoning Code Ohio Building Code Ohio Mechanical Code Ohio Plumbing Code...

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...

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...

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