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Commercial Construction

Commercial projects are defined as any project occurring on property other than residential property. Apartment projects with four or more units are considered commercial projects. Commercial projects requiring permits include certificates of occupancy (for all new tenants), interior remodeling, additions, new buildings, any site work and temporary uses. It is highly recommended to verify the...

February is American Heart Month!Parks and Recreation

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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.

2025 Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Page

Welcome to our 2025 Volunteer Opportunities Page! Hello and welcome to our sign-up page for special events and summer camps. Below, you will find an upcoming event that you may be interested in volunteering for. If you have not volunteered with us before, you will need to fill out an application prior to signing up...

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...

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.

State Farm ParkParks and Recreation

Explore State Farm Park Experience a recreational powerhouse at 2510 Blackhawk Dr., where State Farm Park's impressive 31.6 acres create a sports-focused destination within Kettering's park system. This athletic-oriented park excels with its exceptional ball fields, making it a central hub for baseball and softball activities throughout the community. The non-reservable shelter and playground complement...

How do I rent Polen Farm?

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

How do I opt-out from CodeRed?

In addition to our City of Kettering, Ohio – Government Facebook page, the City of Kettering uses a system called Code Red to notify our residents and those who work in Kettering of emergency incidents and critical community alerts. You may opt-out of receiving all future official City of Kettering public safety and city service...

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....

Rosewood Arts CenterParks and Recreation

Rosewood Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts. What does Rosewood offer? A division of the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Rosewood presents hundreds of classes annually for youth and adults, as...

Community Survey Drawing RulesParks and Recreation

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Community Survey Drawing Rules Survey awards are open to all City of Kettering Residents who are invited and complete and submit a PRCA Community Survey via the postcard or e-mailed link sent to residents by Wright State University Applied Policy Research Institute. Each individual survey invitee has one chance to...

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 To: Mini Collage BoxesParks and Recreation

Here's a fun art activity you can do at home, provided by our Cultural Arts Division Manager, Shayna V. McConville! Needing a break from screens and desiring a hands-on activity, I created a fun and easy artwork using materials found around the house. I picked up one of my favorite books, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and...

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...

Program Survey Drawing RulesParks and Recreation

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Program Survey Drawing Rules Survey awards are open to all individuals who complete and submit a PRCA program experience survey via the e-mailed link sent to participants at the conclusion of each program. At the end of each month, survey responses will be compiled and sorted in in the order...

Kettering's Racial Equity Survey Report Is Available

Kettering, OH – In January 2021, The City of Kettering’s Board of Community Relations (BCR) conducted an online racial equity survey as a first step toward better understanding the perceptions of race relations in Kettering. Complete racial equity survey results are available for viewing at www.ketteringoh.org/board-of-community-relations. Established by City Charter in 1969, the BCR is...

Is my personal health information, as obtained from screenings, kept confidential?

Yes. Due to the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” (HIPAA), Kettering Health Network (who we use for screenings) is legally bound to confidentiality with any personal information obtained from any screening. Additionally, the City is not seeking information regarding individual health levels but rather aggregate information representing the overall workforce.

Frequently Asked Wellness Questions

You’ve got questions…we’ve got answers! Employee Wellness Frequently Asked Questions Who is my department contact? See the Wellness Committee Members page. What is the Wellness Committee? The Wellness Committee is a group of employees that will represent individual department interests in the program, represent the work force, help to steer the program and award the...

Suburbanscapes ProgramsParks and Recreation

Suburbanscapes Programs Suburbanscapes Kick-off and Rosewood’s Birthday Party! Thursday, May 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Rosewood Arts Centre 5:45 – 6 pm | Introduction and Remarks Welcome by Mary Beth Thaman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Remarks by Mayor Don Patterson, City of Kettering Remarks by Richard Dilgard, Rosewood Elementary Principal, 1963...

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