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Goodacre, Glenna, The Runner, 2007Parks and Recreation

Glenna Goodacre The Runner, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons The Runner is a bronze are from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Park Place and is from an edition of 16. Nationally recognized, Goodacre is most well-known for her representational bronze sculptures including the Women’s Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Sacagawea dollar...

Rain Garden Installation on Make A Difference Day

October 25, 2025

Join us on national Make A Difference Day to help dig holes and install a variety of native plants to offset runoff, standing water issues, and add beauty and biodiversity to the park. This project happens rain or shine on uneven surfaces. Please sign up to volunteer here.

Holyoke Beth and Kaethi Seidl, EGG, 2010Parks and Recreation

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl EGG, 2010 Concrete, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: J.F. Kennedy Park, Kettering Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl worked with the community surrounding Kennedy Park in Kettering to design a larger-than-life egg, covered in hand-made mosaic tiles. Through a public meeting, Kennedy Park neighbors and Kettering residents planned the theme of the...

A Rosewood Holiday

December 6, 2025

Come celebrate the vibrant creativity of the Rosewood community! Enjoy a day filled with artist vendors, live performances, hands-on children’s activities, artist demonstrations, and our beloved annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser. All proceeds from purchases support the Kettering Parks Foundation, helping to enrich our community through the arts.

Code of ConductParks and Recreation

Code of Conduct Upon entering a City of Kettering recreation facility or grounds, you are a participant of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and are required to abide by the rules of the department. We are here to provide quality parks, recreation and cultural arts that make Kettering home. Your cooperation and consideration...

Public WorkshopsParks and Recreation

Since fall 2017, artist Virginia Kistler has been working with children, residents and veterans to create a unique piece of artwork for Oak Park. The dedication of this artwork will be in late spring of 2018. Details will be posted on this page! Support for this project is made possible by CitySites, the Community Foundation...

Animal Control

The City of Kettering provides residents with supplemental services, not provided by the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. In Kettering, the Community Service Specialist works directly through the Kettering Police Department. The Community Service Specialist can be reached at 937-296-3266. Responsibilities Handles stray animal calls Handling sick or injured wildlife Handling animal cruelty or neglect...

Where can I find information on the BMX track?Parks and Recreation

Our BMX track is located at Delco Park (1700 Delco Park Drive). The track is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily, unless it is in use for a BMX tournament. All youth must be accompanied and supervised by and adult. Proper safety equipment is strongly encouraged for all riders. To prevent damage...

Administrative Code

Part One – Administrative Code Index Part One- Chapter 101 – Codified Ordinances Part One – Chapter 103 – Official Standards Part One – Chapter 105 – Districts and Boundaries Part One – Chapter 107 – Elections Part One – Chapter 121 – Council Rules and Procedures Part One – Chapter 123 – Ordinances and...

Play Your Way! Help Shape the future of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts in KetteringParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is developing a master plan and we need your input. The Kettering Playbook will guide future investments and improvements across our community. Help shape the future by participating in our engagement activities. How to Get Involved: Visit playkettering.org/playbook Take a short survey Share ideas on the Ideas Wall Pin...

Get Involved

Sustainability Committee Join the City of Kettering’s Sustainability Committee, a team of dedicated volunteers willing to serve as an advisory body for sustainability practices and initiatives in the City. The scope of the Sustainability Committee will include research, discussion, written communication, and advocacy. Click here to apply and for more information. Habitat Environmental Center The...

What jobs are available?Parks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has a wide range of job opening in different departments. Please check out the "Join our Team" page for a list of all part-time, seasonal, and full time positions.

KetterGreen

What is KetterGreen? The City of Kettering is committed to working locally to improve the social, economical and environmental well being of our community. As part of this commitment, the City has formed KetterGreen, a committee that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community. Events KetterGreen has...

Walk Bike Kettering

News and Updates The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Kettering the Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation! This recognition celebrates our commitment to making Kettering more accessible and welcoming for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Our four-year designation reflects our ongoing efforts to improve cycling infrastructure, safety, and community engagement. We’re proud of this...

Gunderson, Barry, Song and Dance, 2000Parks and Recreation

Barry Gunderson Song and Dance, 2000 Aluminum, Brick Pavers and Concrete Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Barry Gunderson’s sculpture Song and Dance features a choreographed arrangement of four 16-foot tall figures. One hand on the ground, one high in the air, bodies arched, these figures salute all who enter the Commons area. The sculpture honors...

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...

Rules Regarding Shelter UseParks and Recreation

NOTE: Alcohol is prohibited for use in the parks Parks Supervisor Approval Required: If your picnic will have any of the following, you must contact the Parks Maintenance Center immediately so we can be sure our facilities can meet your needs. Business or organization picnic Fundraiser or type of special event Caterer Music, singing or...

Seiberts, Anno, Rock Waves, 2002Parks and Recreation

Anno Seiberts (Germany) Rock Waves, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Delco Park German artist Anno Seiberts’ 26,000 pound sculpture Rock Waves simulates wave formations on the face and the rear of the stone and is repeated in the ripple effects of the water at its location by the pond at Delco Park. The setting surrounding the...

Goodacre, Glenna, Old Man and His Dog, 2007Parks and Recreation

Glenna Goodacre Old Man and His Dog, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Old Man and His Dog is from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Park Place from an edition of 16. Goodacre choose her models for her sculptures from people she knows around her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The dog in...

Recruitment and Selection

Current full-time employment opportunities are posted online and on the job board outside the City of Kettering Human Resource Department, 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, Ohio. Applications / Resumes are only accepted for current job openings that are posted. Individuals interested in employment with the City of Kettering may subscribe to receive notification emails when new...

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