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Adult SoftballParks and Recreation

**Per Kettering City Ordinance, absolutely NO ALCOHOL is allowed at the parks. The Kettering Police Department will take appropriate enforcement action towards anyone found violating this ordinance. This will be strictly enforced.*

Kettering Summer Food ProgramParks and Recreation

KETTERING SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WHEN? June 2 through Aug. 8, Noon – 2 p.m. NOTE: No Summer Food Program June 30 – July 4 (Holiday Week) WHERE? Two locations Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tuesdays & Thursdays Trails of Oak Creek Parking Lot Van Buren Park Shelter 1785 Renee Drive, Kettering, OH ...

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...

The Thursday Five - August 25Parks and Recreation

The weekend is almost here! Get out and explore something new. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: Stop by Rosewood Gallery The gallery space is brand new, and so is Rosewood's main entrance. Currently on view is the top-notch HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition, featuring 3-D artwork from across...

The Thursday Five - September 8Parks and Recreation

The weekend is almost here! Get out and explore something new. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: The J.F. Kennedy Park Splash Pad Pool season may be over, but the splash pad remains open weekends through September, weather permitting. The extended forecast looks like it's cooling off, so...

Adult KickballParks and Recreation

**Per Kettering City Ordinance, absolutely NO ALCOHOL is allowed at the parks. The Kettering Police Department will take appropriate enforcement action towards anyone found violating this ordinance. This will be strictly enforced.*

Kettering announces formation of an all-new Tree CommitteeParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is pleased to announce the formation of an all-new Tree Committee to organize efforts in the city’s management, preservation, and conservation of public trees. In 2020, the City’s Parks Division completed a citywide tree inventory and risk assessment of all trees that it maintains....

Recap: 2022 Community Survey ResultsParks and Recreation

The results are in! Our 2022 Community Survey results have arrived – and we’re blushing. Ninety-eight percent of the Kettering residents who answered the 2022 City of Kettering Community Survey rated the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ when assessing our overall service to the community. The last time we...

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl, Nature's Interplay, 2016Parks and Recreation

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl Nature’s Interplay, 2016 Concrete, aluminum, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: Habitat Environmental Center, 3036 Bellflower Street, Kettering Google Maps Artists Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl designed, fabricated and installed a permanent, site-specific artwork at the Habitat Environmental Center, incorporating approximately 120 aluminum tiles created by Kettering City School students. The following...

KFWC Track ScheduleParks and Recreation

Track Schedule The schedule below outlines the closures and Limited Parking Availability for the walking and running track located at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center/Trent Arena. Closures are subject to change due to events held in the arena. This schedule is "live" and updated as information is available. For questions or concerns please call...

Works on Paper Juried ExhibitionParks and Recreation

This call is now closed. The Call for the 35th Annual Works on Paper exhibition will be announced on September 1, 2026. Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 34th annual Works on Paper exhibition, a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. Entries...

Ready, set, summer!Parks and Recreation

Getting Adventure Reef Water Park back in action after a long winter is no easy task. From maintenance to cleaning to staffing to stocking, it takes staff from three areas to get Kettering’s favorite swim spot summer ready. Here’s a quick rundown on what it takes to prep the water park for hours of summer...

Go 4th! Frequently Asked QuestionsParks and Recreation

When and where July 4 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, OH 45429 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 better - walk or...

Youth SportsParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a wide variety of sports programs for youth that run all through the year. The programs are held at different Kettering facilities located throughout the city. Sports in Kettering For more information, contact the Kettering Recreation Complex at 937-296-2587

Adult SportsParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a wide variety of sports programs for adults that run all through the year. The programs are held at different Kettering facilities located throughout the city. Sports in Kettering For more information, contact the Kettering Recreation Complex at 937-296-2587

Join Our Aquatics TeamParks and Recreation

The Aquatics Team is responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the Kettering Recreation Complex indoor pool and/or the Adventure Reef Water Park. The Aquatics Team supports a wide variety of aquatic programming such as swim lessons and water workout classes. The Aquatics Team helps ensure that the facility follows all safety and cleanliness...

Enjoy a winter nature walkParks and Recreation

Our parks are bustling in the spring, summer and fall, but don’t count winter out! Sure, it might be hard to warm (!) to the idea of an outdoor jaunt in 30-degree temps, but the wellness benefits of spending time outside know no season. Bundle up and head to one of Kettering’s beautiful nature trails...

The Thursday Five - September 15Parks and Recreation

We're about to kick off a very busy weekend! Our fall special events calendar is underway, and we can't wait to see you. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: EcoFest 2022 Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be entertained and inspired during this NEW Kettering event...

Jes McMillan, Bee Ambitious, 2019Parks and Recreation

Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Porcelain ceramic tiles, concrete Location: Haverstick neighborhood Google Maps Jes McMillan, founder of the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, created a series of permanent sidewalk games for the Haverstick neighborhood of Kettering. McMillan saw an opportunity to engage children in outdoor recreation through her art and address the...

Play is the Way, Part IIParks and Recreation

Last month, we brought you the many reasons why outdoor play is essential for kids. But does the need to engage in free play outside magically stop at age 18? Absolutely not! A number of recent studies point to the value of outdoor play for adults, but those same studies suggest that neighborhood parks are...

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