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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...

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...

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...

Spotlight Artist: Sarah HydellParks and Recreation

Sarah Hydell has spent her life doing many forms of art. She has enjoyed watercolor, oil painting, pastels and printmaking. Finally, after numerous lessons at Rosewood Arts Center, Sarah found her true passion in ceramics. She has been working in ceramics for the past 20 years. Sarah’s sculptures awaken the imagination with a wild and...

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 BZA Agenda April 28, 2025...

Stray Cats

The City of Kettering has a new procedure for managing stray cats. Kettering City Council approved the ordinance at their March 12, 2019 meeting. The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center changed their operations and no longer accepts stray cats. Previously, the Kettering Police Department Community Services Officer would take reports of stray cats, locate and...

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...

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...

The View: Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

JUNE 9 - JULY 19, 2025 Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 30th annual The View, a juried exhibition for Ohio artists presenting landscape or land imagery, environmental themes and world issues. Submissions will be accepted starting Saturday, March 1, 2025 on Call for Entry. Entries must be...

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...

Gentile Nature ParkParks and Recreation

Gentile Nature Park is Open! Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts celebrated the grand opening of Gentile Nature Park with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 8, 2024. There was a great turn out, as community members and city officials joined in to explore the park's winding trails and fun play equipment. They also...

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...

Community Gallery Artwork Entry InformationParks and Recreation

Community Gallery Artwork Entry Information The Community Gallery at Rosewood shares artwork made by our community. More information about how to be a part of the gallery is below. Student Exhibitions More information to come! Instructor Exhibitions More information to come! Renter Exhibitions More information to come! Community Gallery Exhibition Proposals More information to come!...

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...

Board of Community Relations

City of Kettering Board of Community Relations Purpose: To promote and encourage the creation and maintenance of an inclusive community by fostering equal opportunities and respect for all persons. Proclamation: Kettering is home to people with varying backgrounds, incomes, religions, ethnicities, ages and experiences. It is a community that strives to be a welcoming,...

Right of Way Construction Permits

What is the Right-of-Way? All public roads are located within an area that is referred to as public right-of-way. Inside the Right-of-Way typically public facilities can be found such as: Roadway or driving surface Shoulders and ditch Public utilities Sidewalks, curbs, drive approach and tree lawn Traffic signs Public right-of-way width is generally located from...

Frequently Asked Questions

Building & Zoning Frequently Asked Questions What is a permit? A permit is a license allowing you or a contractor to perform work on your house or building. It is issued to the owner or the owner’s agent, such as the contractor, sub-contractor or other person responsible for the work being done, and it identifies...

My Park ProgramParks and Recreation

My Park Program Our community’s 21 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...

UnDesign the Redline

The UnDesign the Redline exhibit explores questions such as: Why are communities in Montgomery County often racially segregated? How did our neighborhoods form the way they did? How does this affect employment, education, policing health care and other aspects of life? UnDesign the Redline is an important, visually compelling interactive exhibit tracing the tangled roots...

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