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Annual EventsParks and Recreation

PlayKettering is proud to present a wide variety of special events every year. Below you'll find a complete list of special events we regularly offer. For more information on upcoming events, including specific dates, times, details and registration links, please visit our Upcoming Special Events page. For information on attending shows at Fraze Pavilion, visit...

Office of the City Manager

Welcome to the Office of the City Manager The City of Kettering operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council makes policy and the City Manager executes that policy. This is much like a corporation in which the Citizens are like stockholders, the Council is like the Board of Directors and the City...

Stormwater

What is Stormwater? Stormwater is rainwater and melted snow that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites. When stormwater is absorbed into the ground, it is naturally filtered and ultimately replenishes aquifers. In developed areas, impervious surfaces such as pavements and roof tops prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. Instead, vast amounts of...

Tree Committee and Urban ForestryParks and Recreation

Tree Committee Committee member terms are for one year, during which three meetings are held. Members will continue the strong history of stewardship and proper management of trees and the City of Kettering’s Urban Canopy; build advocacy for the programs and services the City of Kettering provides in relation to its Urban Canopy; provide recommendations...

2023 Van Buren South Neighborhood

Van Buren South Neighborhood Thank you to the Van Buren South Neighborhood for being our 2023 Cities of Service Neighborhood! A block party was held on Saturday, June 3 on Rockhurst Avenue. Skyline Chili Hotdogs, sides, drinks, and door prizes were given out to residents who attended the event. Make A Difference Day will...

KaleidoscopeParks and Recreation

Kaleidoscope: Art and Nature on Wheels is a mobile education program for Kettering youth. Launched in 2017, Kaleidoscope brings a specially outfitted van to parks and community events, offering free access to inspiring art activities. Kaleidoscope’s creative projects, taught through the lens of science, strive to deepen participants’ understanding of the connections between art and nature....

Tree & Brush ChippingParks and Recreation

The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Chipping Program is a service provided to residential property dwellers with the purpose of maintaining the aesthetic beauty and property values in Kettering. Following the guidelines as described in the fact sheet will ensure that your brush meets our requirements and keeps your workload to a minimum....

Ushio, Keizo, Untitled, 2002Parks and Recreation

Keizo Ushio (Japan) Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Japanese artist Keizo Ushio's stone carving is recognized throughout the world for his mastery of the difficult technique in carving intertwining ribbons of stone and three-dimensional circles. This Indiana Limestone sculpture of intertwining ribbon of limestone incorporates the symbol of love. Keizo Ushio...

Art Ed, 2015Parks and Recreation

October 26 – December 31 Reception: December 5, 11am – 3pm Art Ed began in 2011 at the Rosewood Gallery as a way to celebrate our local art educators. All 46 participants in the Art Ed 2015 exhibition are currently teaching art in Dayton and the surrounding areas. Participating artists: Stephanie Beiser, Susan Bennett, Bridgette Bogle, Michael...

MVCC GATEway Project

You may have wondered what is happening with the giant spools of blue and orange conduit being installed throughout the Miami Valley. Led by the Miami Valley Communication Council and Miami Valley Education Computer Association, a fiber optic service ring is being installed to connect the communities of Kettering, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, West Carrollton, Miamisburg...

Arthur Kettner, ceramic workParks and Recreation

March 1 - May 17, 2020* *Please note that this exhibition has been extended through May 17. Rosewood Arts Centre, including Rosewood Gallery, is closed to the public until at least April 30 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information on COVID-19 closure, please visit: https://www.playkettering.org/covid19/ Opening reception: Sunday, March 1, 2 - 4 p.m....

Works on Paper 2018Parks and Recreation

CURRENT EXHIBITION 28th annual Dayton-area Works on Paper January 16 - February 23, 2018 Reception: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6 - 8pm Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 28th annual Works on Paperexhibition. The exhibition runs from January 16 through February 23, 2018. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January...

Join Our TeamParks and Recreation

Join Our Team! The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers fun, flexible and rewarding part-time positions in a wide variety of our facilities, parks and programs. Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors, want to get experience contributing to youth learning and enrichment, love sports or have a passion for fine arts,...

Light up the holidaysParks and Recreation

Santa has his elves; we have our tireless Parks Division. Every holiday season, crews tackle the huge task of making Lincoln Park into Kettering’s shining holiday showplace. Naturally, this is a tough and time-consuming job. If you struggle to hang a strand of icicle lights on your porch, just imagine decorating an entire city park!...

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Kettering Ice Arena StudyParks and Recreation

Kettering Ice Arena Program and Facility Study View the Kettering Ice Arena Program & Facility Study View the Kettering Ice Arena Program & Facility Study Update Presentation Ice Arena Program & Facility Study Update Presentation, June 8 and 15, 2016 Do you have questions about the Kettering Ice Arena Program and Facility Study? Ice Arena...

In search of the perfect treeParks and Recreation

One of our favorite holiday sights in Kettering is the beautiful Mayor’s Tree in Lincoln Park Civic Commons. The tree’s crowning moment is the Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting, and afterward, it shines all season long. So, where does this holiday giant come from? The tree is harvested as part of a service provided by the...

Van Alstine, John, Memorial for 9/11, 2002Parks and Recreation

John Van Alstine Memorial for 9/11, 2002 Indiana Limestone and Painted Steel Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Artist John Van Alstine create the piece “Memorial for 9/11” with a gathering and sitting space for the community. The 26,600 pound sculpture is also a solar calendar, allowing the solar noon sun to line up with the...

37th Annual Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately 100 artists from around the country. Located in scenic Lincoln Park Civic Commons within the vibrant Dayton area, the festival's live music and top notch artists make Art on the Commons a destination for several thousand art lovers...

Tess LittleParks and Recreation

Tess Little (Fairborn, OH) Friendship Arch, 2011 Stainless steel Location: Wenzler Park Tess Little created Friendship Arch with over 250 participants from the Kettering community in 2010 and 2011. This 12 foot, stainless steel arch and two accompanying benches exhibit the hands traced by the participants with their individualized symbols. Image courtesy of Mark Flatch Little is...

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