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Safe Routes to School Program

The Kettering Safety Section provides information on developing safe ways of getting to school. This information can be used in the community to help children safely navigate their neighborhood. Also, It can be used by teachers as classroom resources. Safety Section members are committed to working pro-actively with school and neighborhood communities to...

Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski, Infinite LoopParks and Recreation

September 21 – October 16 Reception: September 20, 2 – 4pm Artist Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski of Columbus exhibits Infinite Loop, an abstract, mixed media painting installation. Artist Statement: Life can lead us on wild tangents: our lives are a cumulative history of strange paths taken, tangled and interwoven relations. Couplings, relationships, uncouplings; people come into our lives and...

32nd Annual Dayton-Area Works on PaperParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 32nd annual Dayton-area Works on Paper exhibition. The exhibition runs from January 24 through February 25, 2022. There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, February 26 from 1-3 p.m. with an awards presentation at 2 p.m. Both the reception and exhibition...

Adopt-A-Drain Program

About The Program Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, members of the community can quickly and easily assist the City of Kettering in keeping the city beautiful and clean. Volunteers will be responsible for inspecting the drain they adopt and the area around it, removing leaves and other debris from both the drain grate and the surrounding...

Preparedness & Resilience

General Preparedness Tips Being prepared for extreme weather events or emergencies can be life-saving and is crucial to resilience. Some general tips include: Build an emergency kit containing enough non-perishable food, water, and basic necessities for each family member in addition to a first aid kit. Gather essential medications, pet food, extra batteries to charge...

HWD 2021 Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the 15th annual HWD, a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. The exhibition runs from August 16 through October 22, 2021. There will be a Closing reception on Friday,...

Art Ed: An Art Educators' Exhibition 2021Parks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of Art Ed: An Art Educators’ Exhibition. The exhibition runs from November 8 through December 31, 2021. An artist reception will be held Saturday, November 13 from 12 - 2 p.m. The public is invited to vote for their favorite artwork. People's Choice Awards totaling...

Velislav Minekov, Untitled, 2002Parks and Recreation

Velislav Minekov Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Indian Riffle Park Google Maps Velislav Minekov’s Untitled sculpture weighs approximately 13,500 pounds and depicts a recurring theme from his artwork, incorporating stalactites which are leg and foot extensions sandwiched between a parted egg shape. The whimsical nature of his work is well known throughout Bulgaria. Velislav Minekov was born and...

America 250-Ohio Upcoming Events

Ohio's Firsts & Originals Celebrate Kettering's unique contributions and "firsts." Crafternoon: Pop-Top Art Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4 - 5 p.m. Kettering-Moraine Branch 3496 Far Hills Ave., Kettering OH 45429 Did you know the pop-top can was first patented by a Daytonian in the 1960's? Learn more about inventor Ermal Fraze, and then create art...

26th Annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to present the annual The View juried landscape exhibition. For the first time in its 26 year history, the exhibition is housed exclusively online with images and an exhibition video, accompanied by a downloadable exhibition catalogue with an essay by the exhibition juror, Cathy Mayhugh. New for this...

Stephanie McGuinness, Recent WorksParks and Recreation

June 29 – July 24 Reception: June 28, 2 – 4pm Painter Stephanie McGuinness of Englewood shares Recent Works, a series that explores how life events in the outside world become apparent in the domestic landscape. Artist Statement: I have long been interested in how life events physically manifest themselves within the realm of private spaces. Collecting discarded notes...

How do I schedule a bulk trash pick up?

Residents do not need to contact Rumpke to schedule bulk pick up. Rumpke will collect up to three bulk items each week without notification or scheduling, however, if you are unsure if your bulk item(s) require special disposal methods to ensure they are picked-up, please call Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171. Please keep in mind some of the...

Natural Gas Aggregation Program

Starting in November 2025, Kettering residents and small businesses will be automatically enrolled in a new natural gas aggregation program that offers a fixed rate of $0.6625 per CcF through May 2027, providing price stability in today's volatile energy market. The program, coordinated by the Miami Valley Communications Council across 18 local communities, mirrors the...

Storage Shed Permit Guide for Zoning Regulations Only

Quick Reference Guide The Three Types of Storage Structures As of May 26, 2015, new rules apply to detached storage structures. The process for constructing a storage structure measuring 100 square feet in area or smaller, officially called a Storage Shed, has not changed and still only requires a Zoning Permit. Detached Storage structures larger...

Seiberts, Anno, Rock Waves, 2002Parks and Recreation

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 surrounding the...

John Van Alstine, 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 Google Maps 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...

Where can I go and when?Parks and Recreation

Our transportation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (last pick up from home). Must be ready for home return pick up by 4 p.m. We provide door-to-door service to shopping and personal appointments to all locations within Kettering city limits and extended trips within the following boundaries: North: 1st Street in...

Earth TransformedParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce two new exhibitions, Earth Transformed: Ceramic Artists Invitational and Nicki Strouss: New Work, on view from March 1 through April 2, 2021. Both exhibitions are presented in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 2021 Conference. A virtual tour and comments...

Where can I find information on the BMX track?Parks and Recreation

Our BMX track is located at Delco Park (1700 Delco Park Drive). The track is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily, unless it is in use for a BMX tournament. All youth must be accompanied and supervised by and adult. Proper safety equipment is strongly encouraged for all riders. To prevent damage...

Ice Skating ProgramsParks and Recreation

Whether you or your child are interested in learning to maneuver around the ice during open skate with friends, spin and jump like a figure skater or playing hockey, we have a class for you! Ice Skating Classes The Kettering Ice Arena is proud to welcome you to the Learn to Skate USA program, a...

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