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Art on the Commons 2021Parks and Recreation

Welcome to the 33rd annual Art on the Commons festival! This year's hybrid event will be taking place from September 13 - November 20. A weekly rotating exhibition will be on view in-person at Rosewood Arts Centre. New artist talks, demonstrations and studio visits will be available to view each week here in this virtual...

Upcoming ExhibitionsParks and Recreation

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS INVITATIONAL: NANCY CARTWRIGHT INVITATIONAL: AFRICAN AMERICAN VISUAL ARTS GUILD Aug. 4 – Sept. 13 Emmy Award winning actor and artist Nancy Cartwright will exhibit her reverse-style paintings on Lucite, created using animation techniques and bright, joyful color. Much of Cartwright’s artwork is animated in nature and inspired by Picasso and Warhol. Her use...

5 Reasons to Attend Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

Kettering’s 2024 Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is quickly approaching! Today we are sharing the top 5 reasons to attend this annual festival which will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering, Ohio. The Amazing Art! The main attraction...

How do I apply for a job at the City?

The City of Kettering prides itself on hiring outstanding employees dedicated to delivering quality services to the community. If you would like to be part of our organization, you may check out employment opportunities online. Pay close attention to the position requirements, such as the desired level of experience and education. Applications are available only...

Seasonal Part-TimeParks and Recreation

Interested in working with us up to 40 hours per week for a specific time period or season? The fixed length of a season is 6 months or less. Employees who work in a seasonal classification must have a 6 month break in service before working in another classification within the City of Kettering.

Regular Part-TimeParks and Recreation

Regular Part-Time positions follow the year round hours guidelines (up to 28 hours per week). Regular Part-Time position listings can be found on the City of Kettering's Job Page.

Artist InformationParks and Recreation

Artist Information Applications for the 2025 Art on the Commons are no longer being accepted. We will begin accepting applications for the August 2026 festival starting Jan. 1, 2026 on Zapplication; check back here for a link! Art on the Commons features approximately one hundred artists from around the country. Located in a scenic...

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...

CIL Senior CenterParks and Recreation

The Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center (CIL), part of the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA), offers a wealth of opportunities for activity, education, connection and fun for active adults ages 55+. Learn something new at an engaging enrichment class! Stay healthy with fitness and wellness programs and screenings. Enjoy...

Meet chalk artist, Tiffany Kelly!Parks and Recreation

Have you heard about our Chalk It Up To Play contest? Artist Tiffany Kelly of Chalk N’ Awe will create a new piece of chalk art in a different Kettering park each week. View the official Chalk It Up To Play page for details on how to enter and win a $10 Orange Leaf gift...

Web Wednesday: You Talked Tech. We Listened!Parks and Recreation

You Talked Tech. We Listened! Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is serious about providing positive customer experiences. And in the twenty-first century, more and more of those experiences are starting online. When a lot of you told us that online registration was too difficult or that information on the website wasn’t accessible, we took...

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...

Codes, Studies & Reference Materials

Codes Official City of Kettering Zoning Code Feb 2025 - Secured Pattern District Map Zoning Map Interactive Zoning Map and Pattern Districts Flood Map Ohio Building Codes (ICC link) Code information Zoning Reference Materials Carports 5/2024 Porch, Patio, & Deck Standards 06/2025 Residential Addition Standards (infill) 05/2024 Fence Information Sheet - Interior Lot 06/2025 Fence...

Benefits

The City of Kettering provides a comprehensive, balanced and competitive benefits package as part of a total compensation package. The City’s benefits programs address both the immediate needs of the employee and their family, such as medical coverage, and long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The benefit details provided on the website are for informational...

Rosewood Arts Center Public ArtworkParks and Recreation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 21, 2023 BUDGET: $45,000 The City of Kettering’s CitySites Public Art Program invites artists to create a permanent outdoor artwork at Rosewood Arts Center. Created to complement or enhance the public spaces around Rosewood’s front entrance, the artwork may include new or modified hardscapes, plantings, sculptures and/or relevant...

The City of Kettering now has a Tree CommitteeParks and Recreation

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 and assist...

Call for Entries: Works on Paper Exhibition at Rosewood Arts CenterParks and Recreation

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 must be original works in any media (2-D or 3-D) on or of paper, completed within the last four years and not...

Human Resources Department

Human resource department homepage. Information about city human resources, personnel, forms, regulations, contacts

Tax Appointments - Now FullParks and Recreation

**All tax appointment time slots are now full. If you scheduled an appointment with us, please see below for important information.** The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation assistance. All preparers are IRS-certified volunteers. Due to safety protocol, the total number of appointments available this year has been greatly reduced. Appointments will fill...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Theresa Stumpf!Parks and Recreation

This week, we shine the spotlight on Theresa Stumpf, a longtime member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC) and an inspiration to us all. Theresa, a 60-year-old mother of three and a dental hygienist for 37 years, has been a Kettering resident for nearly three decades. She cherishes the city's proximity to bike...

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