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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...

How do I reserve a sports field?Parks and Recreation

In order to reserve an outdoor sports field you will need to fill out a reservation form. Please contact the City of Kettering Parks Maintenance Center for additional questions. Parks Maintenance Center 3170 Valleywood Drive Kettering, OH 45429 Phone:937-296-2486 FAX: 937-296-3338 Email: Kettering.Parks@ketteringoh.org

Spass Nacht 2025

June 18, 2025

Kettering Sister City Association presents Spass Nacht 2025 An Austrian Festival Wednesday, June 18, 2025 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Gates open at 5:30 PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW Music by the Chardon Polka Band In honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria, we celebrate with a Spass Nacht (translation: Fun Night). Strap on your lederhosen...

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...

Kettering Summer Flea Market

June 7, 2025

Summer Flea Market Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, local markets/businesses, garage sale items and more. Food trucks and entertainment will also be...

Where can I play pickleball?Parks and Recreation

We have indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts. The indoor courts are located at the Kettering Recreation Center and are available only during senior drop-in gym in the winter months on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30am-11am. The outdoor courts are located at J.F. Kennedy Park. J.F. Kennedy Park - 5073 Oak Tree Dr S, Kettering, OH...

Juneteenth

South Dayton Celebrates Juneteenth: Unity in the Community Kettering's family-friendly celebration returns! Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4 - 7 p.m. Fraze Pavilion Lincoln Park Civic Commons Activities for the whole family: Local business showcase Dayton Metro Library Wright Memorial Library Food trucks DJ and Line Dancing Party! If you are interested in being a...

Community Shred Day

October 11, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. – Noon Kettering Business Park 950 Forrer Blvd. (behind Kettering Municipal Court) Accepted items • Office paper: please place in paper bags or cardboard boxes, not plastic • Small electronics: laptops, desktop computers and flat screen monitors, cell phones, VCR and DVD players • Styrofoam Thank you...

Wellness Committee Members

Representatives from each City department are on the Employee Wellness Committee. The committee was formed with the following goals: Manage and promote the Employee Wellness Program. Select and award the Employee of the Month. Gather feedback from employees to determine topics for screenings and lectures. Continue to develop programming and challenges. For more information, contact your...

Where can I find information about the Kettering Children's Theatre?Parks and Recreation

For over two decades, Kettering Children’s Theatre has presented professionally produced and directed youth-oriented productions. Kettering Children's Theatre is for students in grades 5 through 9. Kettering Children’s Theatre is sponsored by the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council. For more information call (937)...

EcoFEST 2025

September 20, 2025

Kettering Parks Department presents EcoFEST 2025 "The Change Begins With Us" Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gates open at 11:00 AM FREE EVENT Please join us for EcoFEST 2025 as we provide fun and family oriented education focused on helping the planet! This event was awarded 1st Place at the Ohio Parks...

PRCA Job Application

The PRCA Job Application is available for download below. Completed applications can be submitted at one of our facilities, through the mail or via e-mail. Online/E-mail: Download, complete and save. Send completed application to: kettprca@ketteringoh.org Mail: Attn: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 3600 Shroyer Road Kettering, OH 45429 At one of our facilities: Kettering Recreation...

Vehicles

Car Wash Take your car to a commercial car wash. They are regulated and must treat their effluent waste water before it enters the storm sewer system. If washing you care at home, park your car in the grass keeping the dirty and soapy water from running from your driveway directly into the storm drains....

How can I purchase a memorial brick for Veteran's Plaza?Parks and Recreation

Bricks can be purchased via the Kettering Parks Foundation.

Youth Ice Skating InstructionsParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a wide variety of youth ice skating instruction programs. These classes are held at the Kettering Ice Arena.

How much is a waterpark pass?Parks and Recreation

Find current pass rates on our Adventure Reef Water Park homepage.

Kettering "In the City" Video Series

In the City Episode 1: Government Center Episode 2: Habitat Environmental Center Episode 3: Yard Debris Center Episode 4: Fire Station 32 Episode 5: Income Tax Episode 6: Community Development Episode 7: Animal Control Episode 8: Tree Fest 2016 Episode 9: Rosewood Arts Centre Episode 10: Property Maintenance Episode 11: Cities of Service Episode 12:...

Resident Mulch & Compost Program

Each fall, we pick-up the leaves residents rake to their curbside. The collected leaves are taken to our “leaf farm” where the material is processed and made into leaf compost. In the Spring, when the leaves have formed a rich compost, it is made available to the residents of Kettering for free! Mulch & Compost...

Youth Environmental ProgramsParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a large variety of environmental classes and programs held at the Habitat Environmental Center.

Where can I find information about Beavertown Cemetery?Parks and Recreation

Questions about Beavertown Cemetery should be directed to Parks Maintenance 937-296-2486.

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