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About the Mayor

The Mayor is the chief elected official of the City and serves as its principal representative and spokesperson. Peggy Lehner is the Mayor of the City of Kettering, elected into office Nov. 2, 2021. Peggy has lived in Kettering for most of her adult life with her husband, Jim. They raised five Kettering kids and...

When is Go Fourth this year?Parks and Recreation

Go Fourth is on July 4 at Delco Park, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Entertainment and Food Vendors are from 6 - 10 p.m. Children's Activities are from 6 - 9 p.m. The fireworks show runs from 10 - 10:30 p.m.

Art Programs For YouthParks and Recreation

Kids of all ages – from preschool to teens – will enjoy building creative skills through hands-on learning. Rosewood Arts Center offers over 100 classes every year. Join our arts educators to learn about theatre, dance, painting, cartooning, clay and much more! Kids go beyond the usual art class basics to explore their creative sides....

Robert Mullenix, Ad HocParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by installation artist Ashley Jude Jonas of Dayton, Ohio, and painter Robert Mullenix, of Oxford, Ohio. The exhibitions will run from October 14 through November 15 with an artist reception and gallery talk on Sunday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m. Artist talks are...

Jesse Egner, Through Precarious PassagesParks and Recreation

Jesse Egner, Through Precarious Passages On view November 28, 2022 - January 7, 2023 Artist Talks: Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. Reception: Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1 - 3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibitions, Ali Hval, Prim and Proper and Jesse Egner, Through Precarious...

Behind the Fire Lines at Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

Our biggest party of the year wouldn’t be complete without the main event – Kettering’s amazing fireworks show! Every year, Kettering works with Rozzi Famous Fireworks to bring the party to the skies above Delco Park. This year promises to be the best yet – we even designed the playlist with your help! As you...

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...

2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results

2024 Executive Summary As a part of our continuing effort to be responsive to the needs of the community, the following information was gathered through a paper survey sent to random Kettering residents in December 2024. The identical survey was available for citizens to complete on the Kettering Police Department’s website. The random sampling paper...

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas. It has no odor. CO gas is poisonous. It can make a person feel sick and can be deadly. In the home, heating and cooking devices that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. CO Alarms CO alarms should be installed outside each sleeping area. Install alarms on...

Meet Our InstructorsParks and Recreation

Alison Lowery is a ceramicist originally from Medina, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from Ohio University in 2017, followed by a residency at PSZ Clay Center. Since moving to Dayton in 2019, she has taught ceramics at Rosewood Arts Center and works as a full-time potter out of her home studio....

16th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Charles Sharbaugh, Roadscape, 2020, solid teak wood & various domestic & imported veneers 16th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition On view August 15 - September 16, 2022 Reception Saturday, September 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. For the inaugural exhibition in Rosewood’s new exhibition space, Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the 16th annual HWD,...

National Make a Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 25

One of Kettering's favorite initiatives is National Make A Difference Day, and it's Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon! Everyone is welcome (children under 14 must be accompanied by adults). Each year, on the fourth Saturday in October, volunteers across the nation come together to elevate community service in a big way. This...

Flock Cameras

In June 2022, Kettering installed the Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers. The Flock system consists of 10 cameras placed throughout the city that capture images of license plates as vehicles pass in front of them. These images are stored for 30 days and then purged from the system. Overall, Kettering’s Flock cameras read an...

2022 FotoFocus BiennialParks and Recreation

Darren Lee Miller, How Do You Want to be Seen Ivette Spradlin, From a Distance *Exhibitions are part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial On view October 3 through November 12, 2022 Reception November 12 from 1-3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibitions, Darren Lee Miller, How Do...

28th annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

George Armstrong, Mercer County, 2022, raku ceramics, wood, metal 28th annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition On view June 27 - July 29, 2022 Reception Saturday, July 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 28th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from June 27 through...

Andrew F. Dailey, 'Drawn Through' and Mark T. Wiesener, 'An Orchestration of Movement'Parks and Recreation

Andrew F. Dailey, Drawn Through On view October 16 - November 17 Reception: Thursday, October 19, 6 - 8pm Created over the course of a year, Dayton artist Andrew F. Dailey’s nearly 60 graphite drawings reference elements of death, grief, loss, transformation and memory. This exhibition, titled Drawn Through, is dedicated to the life and memory of Gabriel...

Community Development

CDBG Program History and Purpose Enacted by Congress in 1974 under the Housing and Community Development Act and signed into law by President Gerald Ford on August 22, 1974, the program officially turned 50 on August 22, 2024. The Act consolidated eight federal categorical programs into one block grant – CDBG – and devolved federal...

Community Composting

As of Dec. 1, 2025, the City of Kettering is proud to offer a convenient option for residents to compost food scraps by partnering with Compost Courier, GoZERO Services. Located at 2801 E. Stroop Road at Indian Riffle Park (behind Tannenberg Kennels), the compost totes sit next to the community recycling dumpster, as well as the...

College PassesParks and Recreation

All college passes require presentation of valid, college student ID. All passes are paid in full, no monthly rate, no prorated rates. College Summer Combo Pass Unlimited access to indoor pool and spa, gymnasium, two fitness centers, and 55 drop-in exercise classes/week Valid from May. 15 - Aug. 15 Residents $84; Non-Residents $120 College Summer...

Kennedy Park Splash PadParks and Recreation

The splash pad at J.F. Kennedy Park will be open on Saturday, May 24 and will be open thru Monday, September 1. (Labor Day) About the Splash Pad The farm-themed splash pad in J.F. Kennedy Park, adjacent to Polen Farm, includes both small and large water play features including water cannons, multiple spray features and tall...

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