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Gentile Nature Park Construction & Ribbon CuttingParks and Recreation

Gentile Nature Park Comes to Life 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...

Mayor's Award

Established in 1983, the Mayor’s Award for Volunteer Service honors outstanding volunteers who are making valuable contributions to the community through volunteer service in a wide variety of categories such as health, recreation, arts, environment, education, public safety, civic service, or human service. Recipients of this award must either be a resident of Kettering, or...

City of Kettering Accepting Applications for Strategic Plan Steering Committee

The City of Kettering is preparing to develop a new Strategic Plan that will guide the city’s future. The Strategic Plan will serve the community, as well its government organization, by providing guidance for city decisions and priorities. To ensure the new Strategic Plan is a meaningful tool for everyone, the City is forming...

A Conversation with Artist Andrea Benedict-StarkeyParks and Recreation

Dayton-based artist Andrea Benedict-Starkey will be at Rosewood Arts Centre on March 3 and 4 to teach a master class in the Japanese woodblock printmaking technique, Moku Hanga. We caught up with her to learn more about the art of Moku Hanga, what inspires her, and what you can expect to learn during the workshop....

Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

Go 4th! July 4, 6 – 10 p.m. at Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, OH 45429 Fireworks Start at 10 p.m. Parking When you host the biggest party of the year a lot of people show up! Before you head out to Delco Park, plan your route and where you will park. Even...

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...

Free Wednesdays at Adventure Reef Water Park!Parks and Recreation

Exciting news! Free admission to Adventure Reef Water Park on select Wednesday evenings is available this summer to children in grades K – 12 who attend Kettering City Schools, Kettering Alter High School, Kettering Montessori School, Ascension School, St. Albert School, St. Charles School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Kettering resident children participating in Home...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Quinn MatthewsParks and Recreation

On the second day of wellness, PlayKettering gave to me...another inspiring fitness story! Meet Quinn Matthews, who worked with personal trainer Larry Fox at the Kettering Recreation Complex to lose over 30 pounds and train for a 5K. Here's what Quinn had to say about his fitness journey: "At 50 years old, I realized it...

Rosewood Arts Center RenovationParks and Recreation

Since 1985, the Rosewood Arts Center has offered hands on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Visitors participate annually in classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances, studio visits, special events and festivals. No other art organization in southwest Ohio delivers the scope of high quality and diverse offerings for the breadth of population the Arts...

How do I rent Polen Farm?

Call Polen Farm at 1-937-435-5787 or go to www.playkettering.org.

Matt Greeson Selected As Next City Manager

Kettering City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Matt Greeson to serve as Kettering’s next city manager effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Greeson will start his service on December 12 in a transitionary capacity. He will succeed Kettering’s sixth City Manager, Mark Schwieterman, who will continue his role through December 31, 2022. Mr....

Fitness Spotlight: Group Exercise Instructor JJ KunkleParks and Recreation

The 12 Days of Fitness continues! You've met two of our patrons - now meet one of our instructors. JJ Kunkle teaches group exercise classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Read what she has to say about finding the right exercise program for you, overcoming obstacles and how fitness helped her recover from an injury....

February is American Heart Month!Parks and Recreation

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Muscle Memory Collective: The View From HereParks and Recreation

Muscle Memory Collective The View from Here March 6 - April 15, 2023 Muscle Memory Collective is a collaboration between ceramic artist Joshua Clark and photographer Bree Lamb, both from Las Cruces, NM. Their art in The View From Here uses mixed media, ceramics, photographs, color and the combination of imagery to create art that...

What is the location and phone number for Polen Farm?

Historic Polen Farm is located at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH 45440. Whether you are looking to host a wedding, family reunion, graduation party or business meeting, our Polen Farm team is here to help. Call us today at 1-937-435-5787.

How do I rent Polen Farm?Parks and Recreation

Information on Polen Farm can be found on the Polen Farm page of our website. You will also find a list of rates on that page. Any other questions can be directed to Polen Farm directly at 937-435-5787 or e-mail to Polen.Farm@ketteringoh.org.

2026 Electric Aggregation Program Summary

The City of Kettering is continuing their participation in the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) Electric Aggregation Program, which community members previously approved. Through this program, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. has been selected as the supplier and will provide electricity at a fixed rate of 9.049¢/kWh from Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2026. Enrollment: Automatic and free...

Art From HomeParks and Recreation

Art From Home! Need a way to keep the creativity flowing at home? Rosewood is here for you! Making art is more important than ever right now. Studies have shown that taking time to be creative has a host of benefits for both adults and children, including reducing stress and boosting mood. Scroll down to get...

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of my fellow members of Kettering City Council and all of our dedicated City administrators, welcome to Kettering, Ohio! Kettering is home to welcoming neighborhoods, thriving businesses, exceptional city services, everyday heroes, volunteer spirit, beautiful parks, summer’s best music, excellent schools and treasured community traditions. What makes Kettering unique is our high quality...

How do I contact Polen Farm?Parks and Recreation

To find out how Polen Farm can best suit your needs, call 937-435-5787 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email our Polen Farm staff.

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