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What is the “We Are Kettering” Project? Partners for Healthy Youth is a joint City of Kettering and Kettering City School Advisory Board focused on facilitating support for all of our youth in Kettering. The “We Are Kettering” project was launched in the spring of 2021 from feedback created from round table discussions with a...

Explore Gentile Nature Park Experience Kettering's newest and most innovative recreational destination at 915 Peach Orchard Road, where Gentile Park's impressive 19 acres showcase cutting-edge design and unique amenities. This $2.48 million nature-themed park honors World War II flying ace Major Dominic Gentile while creating an unparalleled recreational experience featuring amenities found nowhere else in...

Explore Van Buren Park Discover a neighborhood gem at 1450 Scottsdale Ave., where Van Buren Park offers 5.5 acres of recreation designed with families in mind. This inviting park balances active play areas with casual gathering spaces, creating a versatile environment that welcomes visitors of all ages. The non-reservable shelter provides a perfect spot for...

Explore Wenzler Park Discover a versatile community treasure at 3535 Sharewood Ct., where Wenzler Park's 4.6 thoughtfully designed acres create a recreational oasis within a residential area. This neighborhood gem shines with its exceptional variety of amenities packed into a modest footprint, offering both athletic facilities and casual gathering spaces that welcome visitors of all...

Explore Walther Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 4421 Overland Trail, where Walther Park's 4.5 thoughtfully designed acres create a recreational haven within a residential setting. This intimate park balances sports facilities with casual gathering areas, providing a perfect setting for both active recreation and relaxed social connection. The playground invites youthful exploration while...

Explore Tait Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 3750 Tait Road, where Tait Park spans 9.1 acres of accessible recreation within a residential setting. This versatile community space balances athletic facilities with casual gathering areas, creating a park that serves diverse interests and ages. The non-reservable shelter makes Tait Park perfect for spontaneous picnics...

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...

Explore Southdale Park Discover a neighborhood treasure at 3036 Bellflower St., where Southdale Park's 8 inviting acres create a recreational haven within a residential setting. This multifaceted park combines playground adventure with educational opportunities, as it's also home to the Habitat Environmental Center—a unique asset that offers nature education programming for all ages. The park's...

Explore Pasadena Green Space Experience the simplicity of a neighborhood green space at 3200 N. Marshall Road, where Pasadena Green Space offers 1.5 acres of open landscape that serves as a peaceful community asset. This minimalist park prioritizes unprogrammed green space, providing room for spontaneous play, relaxation, and connection with nature. The park's straightforward design...

Explore Oak Creek Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 2239 Berrycreek Dr., where Oak Creek Park's 5 thoughtfully designed acres create a natural oasis within Kettering's residential landscape. This intimate park balances open green space with recreational amenities, providing a perfect setting for both peaceful relaxation and active play. The playground invites youthful adventure...

Image courtesy of Mark Flatch 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...

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 was...

Image courtesy of Mark Flatch Anno Seiberts (Germany) Rock Waves, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Delco Park German artist Anno Seiberts’ 26,000 pound sculpture Rock Waves simulates wave formations on the face and the rear of the stone and is repeated in the ripple effects of the water at its location by the pond at Delco Park. The setting...

Schantz Avenue Bridge Vicki Scuri SiteWorks             Schantz, 2020 Corten steel Location: West Schantz Avenue and South Dixie Avenue The City of Kettering replaced the Schantz Avenue Bridge and commissioned Vicki Scuri SiteWorks (Lake Forest Park, WA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Scuri designed the steel fencing and adjacent tower to be a visible...

Image courtesy of Mark Flatch Carolina Ramersdorfer (Austria) Inner View, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Rosewood Arts Centre Carolina Ramersdorfer’s sculpture Inner View incorporates the partnering of organic and geometric forms with a hard-edge cube revealing an inner space where transformation of thought can develop. Carolina Ramersdorfer resides and works in Wein, Austria. In 1979, she began studying art...